Gen-Y
Adjustable ball height guarantees a level load.
Words by Perry Mack
After you’ve excitedly purchased your trailer, which is matched to your needs and the towing ability of your truck, you head off down the road trailer in tow, bumping over every pothole and crack in the road with the trailer yanking the truck with the direct force of coupler to ball, while you try to remember it’s the destination that’s important – not the journey.
The more closely the trailer weight is to the max tow of your truck, and the less balanced the weight is in the trailer, the more jarring the effect. If you’ve experienced this you know how fatiguing this small bronco bull ride can be over hours of driving, but did you also know it increases tire wear and reduces fuel efficiency?
Gen-Y
The torsion flex provides smoother rides in all trailer weights and road conditions.
Imagine the ride in your truck without shock absorbers as you drive over a speed bump. First the front hits, rises, then slams down and starts bouncing – the first buck of the bronco. Then the rear end hits with same effect. That’s unpleasant. Add back the shock absorbers and your ride becomes smoother. The same can be had while towing a trailer by adding some shock absorption to the hitch.
Gen-Y has developed a hitch system using patented torsion flex technology to separate the action of the truck and trailer. Rather than have the truck buck the trailer, followed by the trailer bucking the truck, repeating until the suspension in both the truck and trailer get control of the inertia, the torsion flex technology absorbs the up and down forces giving both the truck and trailer a much smoother ride.
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Boss Class IV 10,000 lb hitch.
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Boss Class V hitches in 16, 21 & 32 thousnd pounds.
The technology is similar to the proven torsion axle suspension used in some trailers. In the case of the Gen-Y hitches, the inertia is absorbed in the torsion arms with every vertical movement of the trailer rather than being transferred directly from truck to trailer and back again. Only 10% of the trailer inertia transfers instead 100% using traditional ball and coupler systems.
Users of Gen-Y hitches report fuel savings of up to 1.28 km/L (3 mpg) and improved tread life in their tires. Over time and kilometres this adds up to a great deal of cash savings.
The Boss line of Gen-Y hitches offers other superior towing features. They are fully adjustable and can accommodate different trailer heights, they include 2” and 2 5/16” ball mounts, accept pintle hitches, and are available in four weight capacities - 10, 16, 21 and 32 thousand pounds. The built-in tongue weight scale is a stellar addition that will help you achieve a more balanced trailer for an even safer, smoother towing experience.
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All Boss hitches are pintle compatible.
We find that the Boss Hitch is a good investment. It is virtually maintenance free with no bearings to wear out and no airbags to maintain. Aside from fuel economy and tire life, the reduction in bouncing reduces material fatigue in the trailer and its contents, which saves money in the long term. Then there is the safety aspect. Less bouncing means a reduction in trailer sway and better braking control. You also drive with less stress and fatigue making you more alert behind the wheel.
Whether you’re towing a camper, horse or equipment trailer, we find everyone benefits with Gen-Y’s Boss Hitch. Then maybe you’ll be able to enjoy the journey as well as the destination.
For more information on the specs for the different Boss hitches, and details on their 100% satisfaction guarantee check out Gen-Y.