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CharlesW
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Jan 05, 2018

Best 5W Hitch for short bed pickup - 5.5' or 6.5' bed

Is there a good 5W hitch for a 5.5' or 6.5' bed PU, pulling about 10,000 lbs? I'm in the truck shopping phase, and the truck is mostly going to pull our small seasonal travel trailer (questions about...
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2001400ex
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Jan 05, 2018
I personally wouldn't get a 5.5 foot bed if towing a fifth wheel. That being said, look at the Anderson ultimate hitch. Only 35 pounds and attaches to the gooseneck ball. Easy to take out and have completely flat bed when done.

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