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timesquare's avatar
timesquare
Explorer
May 08, 2014

Ram Factory 5th Wheel prep, Which Hitch?

I know this has been covered before, but I was hoping now that this prep has been out for awhile and more companies have introduced Hitches for this setup, I could get real world experience.

Pulled the trigger on a 3500 Longbed, to replace the one totalled by a drunk driver in front of my house.

Didn't think twice about the Factory prep, until it was time to install my hitch. Pullrite Super5 20.5. Thought all I needed was the new base that Pullrite just released.
One call to confirm,,, Wrong,,, Hitch is useless.

After some research, options are

B&W Companion Hitch with fits into the Pucks(Serious backorder) What's up with having to torque bolts on a regular basis?

Curt Q20 with the new legs that work with the Dodge factory prep

Pullrite ISR Hitch on their New Brackets (seems like the base rails would add more areas for movement)

These are the three I have narrowed it down to,but open to others

Looking for opinions and experience of the different brands since they price out close to each other.

I like the pullrite locking jaw system, seems like its fool proof, had a Superglide, before the current hitch never a problem, except for unhitching on uneven ground. But the two jaw setups are very common I just don't have any experience with them

Wasn't expecting to shell out this much on a hitch, but it is what it is.

So any advice would be appreciated
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    I have the 5er/GN prep package and purchased the picture frame adapter and attached my existing Reese 20K Signature hitch to it...No problems.

    I don't know about your existing hitch, but it should fit, I think, the picture frame adapter. Reese makes one for a little over $300 , free shipping. I do like the new hitches that they're coming out with that will fit in the puck lock downs in the truck...your call..."IF" your existing hitch WON'T work with a picture frame adapter, than it sounds like one of the three you mentioned, though more expensive would work best for you.

    I don't know about "torquing down" the T-locks....I had to adjust my picture frame adapter a little, then it locked into the prep package and I haven't touched it since.

    Hope this helped...

    Jim
  • NC_Hauler's avatar
    NC_Hauler
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    glazier wrote:
    What bolts would you have to torque on a puck system?


    That was my point..There shouldn't be any bolt's....T-bolts lock into place, once adjusted correctly and one should be "good to go".
  • timesquare's avatar
    timesquare
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    I will have to check out the picture frame adapter. I just assumed my hitch wouldn't work on it since its not the industry standard or ISR as Pullrite has told me. Certainly worth a good look! Thanks for the Info.

    (There were posts about people having to torque some bolts on the B&W hitch, not sure which bolts they were talking about(.
  • glazier's avatar
    glazier
    Explorer II
    May 08, 2014
    The bolts are on the Companion U Bolts, and the draw bolt. My slider only has a draw bolt to torque to 80lbs.
  • sh4717's avatar
    sh4717
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    I have been using the Andersen Hitch in my Dodge. I came from a Superglide also and the Andersen is the best setup I've ever had. Just another option for you. Good luck.
  • tinner12002's avatar
    tinner12002
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    What about the reece elite hitch, I have that in my dodge and it does have the same kind of setup with the cam locks, not sure of spacing with the factory base, I used their base plate.
  • hammer21661's avatar
    hammer21661
    Explorer
    May 08, 2014
    I would probably get the b&w or the pullrite. Probably the B&W. You could buy the reese adapter and weld your pullrite to it but it will be heavy.

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