Future of the Industry
A Vision for Smarter Trailer Design
Integrating the Freedom Hitch into future 5th wheel and gooseneck trailers could:
- Increase front headroom by up to two feet
- Improve aerodynamic efficiency
- Lower center of gravity for safer handling
- Less stress on RV frames in common failure areas
- Allow higher GVWR without requiring heavier trucks
This is the next evolution of RV engineering.
Major advantages of designing a 5th wheel trailer to take advantage of The Freedom Hitch’s attributes.
Better Fuel Economy When Being Towed
- Approximately 3 feet less than an overall height
Aerodynamic Advantages
- Less Induced Drag
- Less Upper Laminar and turbulent Parasite drag
- Less Low turbulent drag
Better Controllability
- Lower center of gravity
- Lower profile to be affected by cross winds
Structural Advantages
- Shorter vertical wall
- Stronger structure
- Longer gooseneck without increasing legal length of trailer
Less Manufacturing Cost
- Straight roof line
- Less steel cost
- Less exterior material cost
- Less interior material cost
Better Durability
- Less lateral torquing
- Shorter height
- Dual lateral suspension
Better Human Access
- Lower to ground trailer = fewer steps to enter
- Shorter vertical wall = fewer steps to gooseneck or simple ramp
- Wheelchair access
More Versatility for Floor Plans with Fewer Steps Up to Gooseneck (Or Short Ramp)
- Longer gooseneck with better structural support.
- Near level floor
Safer For the Customer
- Increased braking capacity
- Increased braking effectiveness
- Better controllability due to longer wheelbase of tow vehicle
- Better controllability due to level trailer and lower center of gravity
- Better maneuverability due to trailer not being forced to the inside of the turn + trailer will be pulled to the outside of the turn.
It’s All About Safety…Tow with Confidence