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geometro
Explorer
Apr 20, 2015

What do I need to know about purchasing a hitch?

My lovely wife has finally convinced me to trade our wonderful pickup camper for a 5th wheel so we can take the grandchildren camping. We've camped from Alaska to Jalisco to Nova Scotia and I'll miss ...
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Water-Bug
Explorer
Apr 20, 2015
ALWAYS buy the hitch to match the TV and NOT the load. That way you can tow anything that the TV is rated for. Matching the hitch to the 5er means that you can't upgrade without buying a new hitch.

EDIT If you have a shortbed, buy the slider. Just because your current 5er has a notched front end, doesn't mean that your next one will. Why limit your choices if you decide to upgrade. Once again, match the hitch to the TV not the load.

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