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Cummins12V98
Aug 25, 2013Explorer III
jerem0621 wrote:
I am considering a Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Adaptor set up for my F350 for our future fiver.
I am NOT IMPRESSED as a potential consumer with either the Reese, B&W, or Curt set ups. The handle in the wheel well, open and available to any prankster while I am fueling up, eating, etc just doesn't sit well with me.
I am most impressed with two particular Gooseneck designs.
1) The Drop N' Lock- quite literally two moving parts. I'm probably going with this one.
2) The Blue Ox- Nice hitch, and they have the companion shank now to use with the B&W Companion, very nice.
both of these hitches lock the ball from inside the bed and while coupled it would be prohibitively difficult for a prankster to unlock the ball.
With Reese/B&W/Curt.. a mean person only needs 5 seconds to ruin your day.
Since I am probably going with Drop N' Lock I will be using an Andersen Ultimate Fifth Wheel Connection or if the fiver we choose is rated for a gooseneck adaptor we may just run one of them too.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
When you tighten the bolt on the hitch you can not pull the handle! So now you have no excuse for not buying the B&W.
I always LOCK my handle closed!
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