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timesquare
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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
  • timesquare wrote:
    Decision time.
    Trying to choose between the Andersen and B&W

    Andersen (Pros)
    Really like the lightness and ease of install and removal.
    like the towing reports. seems to pull smooth
    Cheaper, by $275 when you add in the gooseneck ball and safety chains
    Can use it in multiple trucks, (With a gooseneck)

    Cons
    Well the lightness kind of has me rethinking, I love robust hitches (Until I have to load them, but still I over build.
    Not sure how easy it is to use, but with anything different it takes time to get comfortable
    1 Year limited Warranty, the B&W has a 5 year limited warranty



    So I have to decide soon, the camping season is upon us, kids getting restless



    Just look at them side by side. That should make your decision.Or anything you pull with the Andersen has to be prepped to work with the Andersen.