I have a new 2016 Chev CC Long Bed Duramax DRW 4WD. I am having trouble deciding which hitch to purchase. I am thinking of purchasing a DRV Mobile Suite 38RSSA with washer & dryer and generator. It has an allowable gross weight of 19,000lbs & maybe 5,000 lbs of pin weight. I was leaning towards the B&W Companion until I read about failures on another forum. It is rated for 20,000 gross weight and 5,000 pin weight. Even the trail saver TS3 is rated for 5,000 pin weight and pricey. I need a hitch that will give a good ride, preferably 25,000 lb. gross weight. Any suggestions?

Failures on a B&W Companion? That's news to me, and I've been towing with B&W Companion hitches since 2001. We tow our Mobile Suites 38RSSA with the Ram specific Companion RVK3600 that fits into the factory pucks of our 2016 Ram 3500 and are very satisfied with its performance. Rusty

I got some new rails to put my old Reese in my 15 Chevy dually. That job was a huge PITA. My next new pickup will have the 25K Curt that Chevy offers.

The Trailersaver-TSLB2H AIR-RIDE HITCH can handle 32,000 lb. Gross Trailer Weight 5,000 lb. Pin Weight and if you add the optional 3rd air-bag it can take for 7,500 lb. pin weight. True they are pricey, but for what you are looking at you will be pleased at its performance.

Since you did not actually mention it, I have to assume your new truck is a dually and not a 2500?Any non slider hitch rated to 20,000 pounds will do you just fine.

I also have not heard of ANY failures on B & W hitches. What is your source for this information/misinformation?If your mind is made up about the DRV are you SURE a 3500 DRW is enough truck or would a 4500+ be better?

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tarheel2

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Aug 28, 2016

Fifth Wheel Hitch Decision

I have a new 2016 Chev CC Long Bed Duramax DRW 4WD. I am having trouble deciding which hitch to purchase. I am thinking of purchasing a DRV Mobile Suite 38RSSA with washer & dryer and generator. It has an allowable gross weight of 19,000lbs & maybe 5,000 lbs of pin weight. I was leaning towards the B&W Companion until I read about failures on another forum. It is rated for 20,000 gross weight and 5,000 pin weight. Even the trail saver TS3 is rated for 5,000 pin weight and pricey. I need a hitch that will give a good ride, preferably 25,000 lb. gross weight. Any suggestions?

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Luke_Porter
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Aug 28, 2016
I got some new rails to put my old Reese in my 15 Chevy dually. That job was a huge PITA. My next new pickup will have the 25K Curt that Chevy offers.
RustyJC
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Aug 28, 2016
Failures on a B&W Companion? That's news to me, and I've been towing with B&W Companion hitches since 2001. We tow our Mobile Suites 38RSSA with the Ram specific Companion RVK3600 that fits into the factory pucks of our 2016 Ram 3500 and are very satisfied with its performance.

Rusty

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