Recommend a 5th Wheel Hitch for a Newbee

I really like our B&W Companion hitch and Ford puck system combination. Not the least expensive option, but a really nice set-up.

"For me the Curt hitch was about $400 less than the B&W and that's what drove my decision. If the extra money wasn't a factor I probably would have gone with the B&W."

Nice a honest statement!

Sbry68 wrote:
5th wheel.....F350, 6.7L, single wheel, long wheel base crew cab. ....16k 5th wheel and likely a 12' to 14' enclosed trailer together. What brand/model of hitch do you recommend?

If you're getting the truck new, without a doubt you need to get the OEM 5th wheel prep kit. These are hands down the cleanest way to connect and remove a 5th wheel hitch.

My personal experience is the Curt Q20, dual jaw hitch works very well. I've used the hitch over 5,000 miles towing my 5er this and it has worked just fine.

Others have had great experiences with their B&W hitch. You'll have to decide which hitch fits your budget and needs. I would say if you're getting a 16K 5er and plan to tow an extra trailer you should get a 20K hitch and maybe even a 24K to give you plenty of fudge factor. For me the Curt hitch was about $400 less than the B&W and that's what drove my decision. If the extra money wasn't a factor I probably would have gone with the B&W.

KJ

Do it right the first time. Either buy a 25k air safe air hitch with a binkley holland head or a Hensley air hitch with a binkley holland head. I have the 25k air safe hitch and on the first trip the wife said , you don't even know the fifth wheel is back their.

While there are many good hitches, including the Pull Rite mentioned above, some are a little harder to hitch/unhitch than others, especially at an angle, or uneven ground. Like mentioned above, seeing how user friendly the B&Ws are, is what moves many to this brand. On most all models of B&W FW hitches, the operating head is the same, with same ease of use.

Jerry

I have a high dollar pull rite superglide...I don’t like it ! It has lots of favorable reviews and some guys love it. I find it extremely finicky.

You have to be pretty much straight on for it to grasp your fifth wheel. No hitching at an angle at all! It also tends to act up when not pretty level so hooking on rough ground is a chore.

I am going to sell it and buy a B&W Campanion. My bro in law has one and they are great at hooking from any angle and easy to use.

You need to make sure the hitch is rated for the weight of both trailers. If you have a 16k fifthwheel and a 6000-7000 pound enclosed trailer, you will need a 25K hitch of greater.

Sbry68 wrote:

Second Chance wrote:
Did you search the forum before posting this?

Yes

Then you should know B&W is the hitch of choice with price not being a factor.

Second Chance wrote:
Did you search the forum before posting this?

Yes

I have used a 20k Curt in both of my last two long bed Fords. Just order the truck with 5th wheel prep and the hitch drops/locks right in.