Shopping for 5th Wheel Hitches
I'm new to 5th wheels and don't know what I need to consider when I shop for a new hitch. My new trailer is 18,000 GVWR, so I assume I should get a 20k hitch. I've had good experiences with my...
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My would anyone want rails when they can have the vehicles manufacturers pucks, and a clean truck bed when the hitch is out?
Like I said the mounts for the pucks are already on the frame. If the factory option was not ordered, one can install the pucks themselves. I am 71 and did myself in 4 hours including to in bed electrical outlet.
Chris
I installed rails cause I wanted to run an Andersen hitch and I just like the rail version better than the gooseneck version (Andersen or otherwise). I wanted an Andersen cause I like the simplicity and light weight of it, and it's an Idaho company. I'll support the local guy when I can, especially when the product is so good.
I haven't minded having the rails in the bed. If I really need a smooth floor for something I've got a utility trailer, and it has a ramp so it loads easier too.
Edit - If I had the factory pucks on my truck I probably would have gone with B&W. I considered following your lead an installing the pucks myself but opted for the rails and Andersen instead.
