5th wheel hitch questions
I'm ramping up the search for a camper, and I feel I should get the T.V. ready in case I find a great deal. Is it practical to buy and install a fifth-wheel hitch before I decide on the trailer? I...
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austingta wrote:shinglers3 wrote:
2011 Chevy 2500HD with the Andersen hitch, under bed gooseneck, we did 2500 mile trip last summer after getting it setup no complaints. The pros for me where price and the fact I can take it out by myself when not towing and put the bedliner back in. Takes me 5-10 minutes, so easy!
My trailer is 8' and I can get 90 degrees. I rotated the adapter and use a 5" offset because that's all Draw Tite offers. Unfortunately, I can't remember how much it clears by.
To the OP, this is my first fifth wheel, and I researched hitches like crazy, good luck, there are many great hitches really comes down to your personal needs. You might want to buy the trailer first, you could always have it delivered and then install the hitch.
I'm the OP and I've been reading everyone's opinions with interest. I appreciate all the responses. I am leaning toward just this option...a B&W Turnover Ball and an Andersen Ultimate aluminum 5th wheel hitch.
The cost for the Gooseneck is 575.00 installed and the Andersen costs 729.00. Any other good quality 5th wheel hitch and rail system seems to cost around that, at least, and under mount rails even more. Cost is not my main consideration. I want a quality, safe product.
Thanks again! Any better options, fire away!
Best option is an air hitch, as I said before. TrailerSaver BD3 will give you the absolute best ride going down the road, and will be less stressful on both the TV and 5er. It and other full air hitches are in a class by themselves. The BD3, in-particular, comes out of the truck in two fairly manageable ~80lb pieces.
