Two Questions for a Potential New Tow Vehicle

Unless your powering a huge inverter I see no logical reason for it. In mean really, how much power does a towed vehicle consume going down the road?

I ordered my F350 with a single HD alternator and it's working fine.
Curt hitches are well respected.

The dual alternator option is generally for wreckers, ambulances or other service vehicles which idle for sustained periods of time with very high electrical loads (emergency lights, A/C, 2-way radios, large inverters, etc.) It's really not needed for an RV tow rig. Having said that, it doesn't hurt anything but your weight, your wallet and one more gizmo to maintain.

Rusty

I'd go w/ a single HD alt. Are you going to snowplow w/ same truck? That may warrant higher capacity alt. Another option too is to switch out all your RV's running lights to LED's.

If getting a supplemental electric heater option (like available on F250s PSDs) it may be required, not sure though. Not sure if dual alternators help keep electric heater running when idling either.

Garyl53 wrote:
If getting a supplemental electric heater option (like available on F250s PSDs) it may be required, not sure though. Not sure if dual alternators help keep electric heater running when idling either.

Supplemental heater option takes either dual or single optional HD alternators.

I have cab heat on my diesel truck within 45 seconds of starting it and all I have a single Heavy duty alternator.

All Curt 5er hitches are Made in China now.

I love my curt hitch. It works as described and holds up well.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
All Curt 5er hitches are Made in China now.

And you know that why? I'm sure there are plenty of items in your truck and RV that are made in China, along with other countries. I assume that you posted this because of your prejudice for China products? Just because it's not made in the good ole US of A doesn't make it an inferior product does it? Or does it?;)

This is taken from Curt's website.

"CURT employs over 400 associates, primarily at its manufacturing and headquarters in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. CURT operates 10 regional warehouses, each carrying over 2,500 items and has been twice named a Wisconsin ‘Manufacturer of the Year’."

Again as usual, if the poster isn't considering something you have, then you usually find a way to dismiss it. The OP asked for those with experience with the hitch to comment.

The second alternator steals a little horse power from the engine. I have a single 220 which should be more than enough.