Fifth wheel hitch suggestion

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You won't find someone on here recommending you get a sub-$500 basic Reese hitch, even though there are countless rigs being towed all across the USA with those."

True and many rigs that look like this doing so.

By that logic, every truck I've ever seen with a dented tailgate is clearly caused by a fifth wheel mishap.

jaycocamprs wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You won't find someone on here recommending you get a sub-$500 basic Reese hitch, even though there are countless rigs being towed all across the USA with those."

True and many rigs that look like this doing so.

Used one of those for 14 years with out issue. That said, the B&W in the new truck is without doubt a better hitch

Honestly don't know the problem but most all beds with damage I have seen have this type of handle on the hitch.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
"You won't find someone on here recommending you get a sub-$500 basic Reese hitch, even though there are countless rigs being towed all across the USA with those."

True and many rigs that look like this doing so.

Used one of those for 14 years with out issue. That said, the B&W in the new truck is without doubt a better hitch

B & W Companion.

"You won't find someone on here recommending you get a sub-$500 basic Reese hitch, even though there are countless rigs being towed all across the USA with those."

True and many rigs that look like this doing so.

RickeyS1 wrote:
By saying I didn't trust dealer, was a bad way of putting it. I trust my dealer but I also think they tend to lead you in the direction of what they have in stock or the brand they tend to sell, which may not be the best fit, if that makes sense.

Thanks,
Rick

I follow you completely and don't entirely disagree with your position. But I'm sure they also leaned you in the direction of the RV brand(s) they carry. And there are some folks on here that will vehemently demand that you get a B & W, while there are those that will suggest you need to get an Andersen. There's no middle ground, that's for sure. You won't find someone on here recommending you get a sub-$500 basic Reese hitch, even though there are countless rigs being towed all across the USA with those.

This is the latest innovation and looks to be very promising. The cost is a little high but is within reason if one considers the cost of Trail Air and slider. The reviews on this hitch are very good as well....

http://www.blueox.com/trailer-towing/super-ride/

By saying I didn't trust dealer, was a bad way of putting it. I trust my dealer but I also think they tend to lead you in the direction of what they have in stock or the brand they tend to sell, which may not be the best fit, if that makes sense.

Thanks,
Rick

RickeyS1 wrote:
...do not want to go by dealer suggestion. So what would be best fit for hitch?

Rick

Sorry, but the above statement made me chuckle.
"I don't trust the dealer that I'm giving tens of thousands of dollars to and who I'll be taking my rig back to for warranty work, so let me put this question out there for the Internet world of unknown strangers to get advice..."
Dealer = recipient of your business, someone you have face-to-face contact with
Internet forum members = fake user names, faceless, will almost always steer you in the direction of their fandom

Not saying that the people on this forum aren't smart folks who know what they're talking about...but not saying they are either :W

I really like this combo.