Hitch Advice
I just bought a new 5th Wheel. I have had one before and it came with an old hitch (don't recall the brand but it was nothing special). My new 5th wheel has a GVWR of 12,000 lbs - Dry Hitch of 1625....
Forum Discussion
gillman wrote:
Wow. This has taken quite a change from my original question. I haven't had a chance to look at this for a few days to get input on the brands of hitches. I have another question...
I have a 2002 Chevy 2500HD shortbed. In the past (10 years ago), I pulled a 5th wheel with it and did not have a slider. Maybe I never got into a bad enough parking spot to have needed a slider. I used to drive an 18 wheeler for a living in my younger days so maybe that just helps...
I like the input on the B&W Patriot and it looks like a great hitch. However, If I really need a slider, then I guess I can get one. The issue is that a B&W slider looks a lot more expensive than just a normal Patriot (unless I have overlooked a specific model). Our new Fifth wheel (ordered - not here yet) has a curved / notched front if that helps. It is a Reflection 303.
Thoughts on that? Anyone got a B&W slider or know what B&W slider models there are out there? I like that it is made in the the U.S.A.
If you have the extended kingpin and rounded front I doubt you will need a slider.
