Weigh Safe 180 Aluminum hitch with 3” shank, 10” drop

[Patriot]

A little feedback after first time use of the hitch clamp on my weigh safe hitch. It worked as described on our recent 1200 mile rally trip and the hitch/receiver ran silent running this clamp. https://www.hitchclamp.com/collections/3-clamps

I opted to install the hitch clamp inverted or fastener sides up. It can be mounted either way. I find it’s much easier to put eyes on it and allows me to easily check tightness of the fasteners periodically during the trip or when refueling. The fasteners never needed retightening. Very happy with this quiet configuration.

Onward! 🇺🇸

 

Edited 4 hours ago by Patriot

[Ronbrink]

On 4/6/2025 at 5:58 PM, John Dorrer said:

Had to remove my hammer locks. What a PIA. My Oliver installed chain hooks wouldn't fit.

You had me concerned since I purchased my hammer locks some time ago and just now got around to installing them on the Savana. These have a stout cotter pin for an easy install and removal, if necessary. The rubber boots are a nice feature, but do add thickness to the chain connector link. However my stock chain hooks had good fitment, but the locking hitch pin was a close fit. You may want to consider replacing the chain hooks on your setup in order to make use of the hammer locks. 

[Patriot]

 

Field use follow up. After towing our OLE2 I can report that the hitch 3” hitch clamp worked exactly as designed. The 3” shank while inserted into the 3” receiver is completely silent while under way. Win! It’s recommended to  periodically check the clamp fasteners which I did. They stayed tight the entire trip. 

I opted to add a short piece of plastic tubing to insulate the bottom of the clamp from metal on metal chaffing the bottom of my receiver. (Pic) 

It took a little while to get this tubing to cooperate while sliding it on to the clamp. I warmed the tubing up in hot water which made it a little easier.

I am satisfied with the outcome. 

 

 

Edited 4 hours ago by Patriot

[John Dorrer]

1 hour ago, Patriot said:

 

Field use follow up. After towing our OLE2 I can report that the hitch 3” hitch clamp worked exactly as designed. The 3” shank while inserted into the 3” receiver is completely silent while under way. Win! It’s recommended to  periodically check the clamp fasteners which I did. They stayed tight the entire trip. 

I opted to add a short piece of plastic tubing to insulate the bottom of the clamp from metal on metal chaffing the bottom of my receiver. (Pic) 

It took a little while to get this tubing to cooperate while sliding it on to the clamp. I warmed the tubing up in hot water which made it a little easier.

I am satisfied with the outcome. 

 

 

Great idea. I had one with our off road trailer. I need to check and see if there is room with our mud flap installed on the hitch ball attachment.