The only way to hitch up.

   / The only way to hitch up. #21  
Goosenecks are simple. When you unhitch, don't raise the goose all the way off the ball. That way, when you back up, the goose will right up on the ball and then drop on. No mistaking when you are there. For lateral, use your left and right mirrors and center up.
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #22  
I have an 08 titian just turned over 132000 miles still going strong still on factory brake pads. Had recall on gas gauge only thing done to it. I also put a rear view camera in mine stays on all time also have one mounted up high to watch load.
This thing tows like crazy. I get around 11 mpg towing tractor.
I put on manga flow exhaust and bully dog tuner and cold air kit
 

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   / The only way to hitch up. #23  
The most easy rig to hook to was my 06 GMC 4500 with a Monroe flatbed and B&W hitch. You could see through the louvers of the headache rack when hooking up. The 5th hitch or goose ball dropped into place with the pull of a handle above the left rear tire. As far as backup cameras, I have mastered the backup cam on the Suburban. Can hook to the open trailer without getting out of the truck.

 
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I have an 08 titian just turned over 132000 miles still going strong still on factory brake pads. Had recall on gas gauge only thing done to it. I also put a rear view camera in mine stays on all time also have one mounted up high to watch load.
This thing tows like crazy. I get around 11 mpg towing tractor.
I put on manga flow exhaust and bully dog tuner and cold air kit

Glad to see another Titan Fan. My camera is factory and the only mod to my truck is a K&N air filter. Like you said its a beast.

I also had the gas gauge recall early on. They replaced the sending unit. I had the axle seal leak which was a $40 fix and thats it. 2nd set of tires and I put drilled and slotted rotors all around because I warped my fronts pulling 10,000# through the hills of Tennessee with no trailer brakes. Lesson learned.

Chris
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #25  
I would love to figure out how to rig my camera to come on at any time, not just when in reverse. Sometimes when making tight turns going forward, it would be nice to watch the trailer A-frame to know how tight I can really turn.
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #26  
2nd set of tires and I put drilled and slotted rotors all around because I warped my fronts pulling 10,000# through the hills of Tennessee with no trailer brakes. Lesson learned.

Chris
How did you warp your fronts PULLING? Didn't you warp your fronts stopping :)

That's one thing that get's me is everyone want to know if they "can pull" their tractor. Not everyone worries about stopping it once it gets rolling.
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #27  
I would love to figure out how to rig my camera to come on at any time, not just when in reverse. Sometimes when making tight turns going forward, it would be nice to watch the trailer A-frame to know how tight I can really turn.

What vehicle?

Every truck that I have had, I could do a full lock 360 turn and the trailer wouldn't hit the bumper.
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #28  
What vehicle?

Every truck that I have had, I could do a full lock 360 turn and the trailer wouldn't hit the bumper.

Acura MDX. I haven't actually tried a full lock 360, but my gut feel is that the trailer will hit.
 
   / The only way to hitch up. #29  
Acura MDX. I haven't actually tried a full lock 360, but my gut feel is that the trailer will hit.

You can get longer ball mounts, it may help a hair.
 
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How did you warp your fronts PULLING? Didn't you warp your fronts stopping :)

That's one thing that get's me is everyone want to know if they "can pull" their tractor. Not everyone worries about stopping it once it gets rolling.

You are correct, it was the stopping.

Chris
 

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