Curt or Reese Fifth Wheel Hitch & Why
The application is for a 2016 Chev 3500 DRW 8' bed without the factory puck system. Hitch needs to be easily removeable, leaving a clean bed. I am leaning towards the Reese 26.5 with 6625 pin weight...
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You asked the same question just a few days ago. Same answer: Hensley Trailer Saver series. I firmly believe that you get what you pay for in a hitch, and that it is not the place to skimp on your rig. Your hitch is arguably one of the most important parts when it comes to safety, longevity, and comfort. Get the TS and you won't have any regrets. If you were to put hitches into classes, it would be a step above the B&W, which is a step above the Reese/Curt. If you want a cheap hitch, most of the others will probably be fine, but at the very least won't provide the longevity and comfort benefits the TS will. Not going to address safety here, but I love the jaw design of the TS, even better than the Pullrite I used before it. The jaws have a larger contact area and closer tolerances. Make what you want of that. My neighbor's Curt looks puny and makeshift by comparison, though I'm not sure what Curt or Reese offer on the models you are considering.
That being said, they (conservatively?) limit the GM factory puck system to 20K# just like B&W does. Being your trailer only grosses 20K, I doubt it is an issue. I think Reese and Curt numbers might be a little elevated/ suspect in that regard...
TS3 should be a good fit, just call and ask Aaron about the extra 500# pin. It shouldn't be an issue as it is most likely just swapping out the bags, if anything needs to be changed at all.
That being said, they (conservatively?) limit the GM factory puck system to 20K# just like B&W does. Being your trailer only grosses 20K, I doubt it is an issue. I think Reese and Curt numbers might be a little elevated/ suspect in that regard...
TS3 should be a good fit, just call and ask Aaron about the extra 500# pin. It shouldn't be an issue as it is most likely just swapping out the bags, if anything needs to be changed at all.
