16 to 18 Fifth Wheel Hitch

My rule of thumb is to match the hitch to the TV and not the 5er. That way you can safely tow anything that the TV is rated for. You also won't be tempted to tow more than your TV is rated for.

If it were me I would. One less thing in the back of your mind to worry about.

You will likely not load the FW right to max GVW. If you have a good hitch, that you like, I'd keep it. You are not over the rating. If you are not real happy with it, and looking for a reason to replace it, now would be the time.

Enjoy the new trailer,
Jerry

This is true as we have been pulling our 15,950 Lb. Gross 5er for the past 2 years with a 10 year old Husky 16K Hitch, which seemed matched since the MorRyde Pin Box is a 16K also.
We are looking to replace / upgrade our hitch since some of the component's are starting to rust pretty bad and show some signs of wear.
Our previous 5th Wheel was only about 10K Gross and previous TV was a 2500HD with the 16K Hitch, pretty good match.
Not much difference between a 16K and a 18K hitch but once you get over 20K they do get heaver / beefer.
Not much difference in cost either so we are looking at replacing ours with a Heaver Hitch, never know what the future will bring.

Dave H M wrote:
you have to decide what makes you feel good.

The ratings you posted says it will work.

You will always get the bigger is better answer.

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you have to decide what makes you feel good.

The ratings you posted says it will work.

You will always get the bigger is better answer.

When we purchased our new 5th, I upgraded to a Reese 20k from our Reese 16k for piece of mind.

We are looking at moving up from our 16K hitch to a 24K hitch, not much difference in price, much more solid / beefer hitch

Shepherd wrote:
Just went from 12gcw to a 15.5 gcw fifth wheel, should I upgrade my 16K fifth wheel hitch to a 18K hitch?:)

I would if it were me. If you do small local trips and you know your not overloaded you may be fine, but if traveling around alot it would give you a piece of mind. Im sure there is a fudge factor built into your 16k hitch but i would not push it.