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Drago
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Jul 06, 2014

Which 5th wheel hitch do you recommend?

Hello to all I'm planing on up grading to a Voltage 3800 from a tag behind trailer. Therefor I will be needing to buy a 5th wheel hitch, but whice one to go with is the question…
I currently have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel 4x4 4 door long bed Dually. The gcwr is 23500 lbs and the Voltage is :

Unloaded Weight 15,060
Hitch Weight 3,463
Cargo Capacity 3,940

I was thinking of going with the: COMPANION™ - 5TH WHEEL HITCH 20k RVK3500
What are your thought or suggestions?
Thanks

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  • jnharley's avatar
    jnharley
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2014
    Pullrite is a great hitch and American made. B&W is a great hitch too.
  • Halmfamily's avatar
    Halmfamily
    Explorer
    Jul 07, 2014
    My vote goes to the Companion also. Changed from a Reese 16k to the Companion and wow what a difference.
  • Dankenbring's avatar
    Dankenbring
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2014
    Drago wrote:
    Hello to all I'm planing on up grading to a Voltage 3800 from a tag behind trailer. Therefor I will be needing to buy a 5th wheel hitch, but whice one to go with is the question…
    I currently have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 Diesel 4x4 4 door long bed Dually. The gcwr is 23500 lbs and the Voltage is :

    Unloaded Weight 15,060
    Hitch Weight 3,463
    Cargo Capacity 3,940

    I was thinking of going with the: COMPANION™ - 5TH WHEEL HITCH 20k RVK3500
    What are your thought or suggestions?
    Thanks


    You might be over the max weight of the truck. If you load up the fifth wheel it weighs 19K. So your pickup cannot weigh over 4500 lbs. which it probably weighs around 7 or 8K. Might want to weigh it for sure. Our 6.0 04 ford weighs in at 8K on certified scales.
  • Traveler_II's avatar
    Traveler_II
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2014
    Our last hitch was a B&W, it was a good hitch, and we moved up to a Trailer Saver air hitch and it’s a dream. Our road system can sure beat up a trailer and truck. We improved the suspension on the trailer to a MOR/ryde IS and changed the hitch. We do put on 10-15,000 miles a year on our trailer and for us it’s a good investment.
  • greende's avatar
    greende
    Explorer II
    Jul 06, 2014
    MFL wrote:
    fj12ryder wrote:
    You simply can't go wrong with any of the B&W hitches. I love mine.

    Yep, me too!

    Jerry

    Me three.
  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jul 06, 2014
    fj12ryder wrote:
    You simply can't go wrong with any of the B&W hitches. I love mine.

    Yep, me too!

    Jerry
  • vietvet66-67's avatar
    vietvet66-67
    Explorer
    Jul 06, 2014
    I have a CURT Q20. Best money I have spent. They cost a bit less than most, but are an great buy in my opinion. Very positive locking.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Jul 06, 2014
    You simply can't go wrong with any of the B&W hitches. I love mine.

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