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The_Painting_Te's avatar
Dec 06, 2013

Fifth-Wheel Hitch

Will be looking for a used 5th wheel hitch for a 30 foot 7,400# (pin 1,200#)5'er soon. What should I be looking for? Camp on!

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  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    While B&W is a good hitch finding one used at a reasonable price may be a challenge. It may also require the install of a B&W turnover Ball hitch.

    You could also look for a Reese twin jaw, another good hitch. I would suggest a modification to the release handle, I cut mine off so it doesn't turn up and longer. My pin box scrapped it once, I did the mod when I noticed the scrape.

    BEFORE, the cut is just past the 1st bend.



    AFTER

  • I would probably find a used hitch in good condition, but I would probably purchase the rails new, or at least the rail install hardware new.
  • guidry wrote:
    B & W
    ...would usually be my recommendation too. Just the best, imo. In your case, however, that's a fairly light weight, relatively speaking and probably just about any quality, brand name hitch, in good shape, would do the job for you. Now, if you plan to upgrade to a heavier unit in the future...B&W!

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