Hitch choice
Hi everyone. I own a 2017 F350 6.2L long bed crew cab, and I’m in the market for my first 5th wheel hitch after 10+ years of bumper pulling. I’ve heard good things about B&W, but they of course ma...
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^^^^^^ OMG another person that has should I say it???? "COMMON SENSE"
Its MUCH easier to "High Hitch the other brands that have thin 1/2" jaws since the plates would be 1/2" closer together compared to a 1" thick jaw B&W.
With a "B&W" it's impossible to drop the RV "IF" the hitch and pinbox plates are touching, the latching handle is closed and locked and the jaws are fully closed around the kingpin. These only require a "VISUAL" test.
I am NOT telling anyone what to do, I am letting people know with open minds and have common sense what they can do.
Mechanical failure is the only way a dropped RV can happen with the B&W using the above method. I am willing to take that chance.
Its MUCH easier to "High Hitch the other brands that have thin 1/2" jaws since the plates would be 1/2" closer together compared to a 1" thick jaw B&W.
With a "B&W" it's impossible to drop the RV "IF" the hitch and pinbox plates are touching, the latching handle is closed and locked and the jaws are fully closed around the kingpin. These only require a "VISUAL" test.
I am NOT telling anyone what to do, I am letting people know with open minds and have common sense what they can do.
Mechanical failure is the only way a dropped RV can happen with the B&W using the above method. I am willing to take that chance.
