16k Hitch vs.24k
Is there any disadvantage of using a 24k hitch to tow a 14 or 16k 5th wheel?
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- Here's what I have going on. I just picked up a 2011 Ram 3500 DRW with standard hitch rails installed. We have not pick out a 5th wheel as of yet,it will be a toy hauler which will come in any where from 14k to 19k. So I have a chance to get a 2009 Reese 24k Signature Series is there a problem with going over kill if I end up with a 14k unit.
- No problem at all.
- Here's what I have going on. I just picked up a 2011 Ram 3500 DRW with standard hitch rails installed. We have not pick out a 5th wheel as of yet,it will be a toy hauler which will come in any where from 14k to 19k. So I have a chance to get a 2009 Reese 24k Signature Series is there a problem with going over kill if I end up with a 14k unit.
- I like allot of OP like the Curt line of 5ht wheel hitches, we have Curt 16K and really love it .....
But like anything, trailer brands, car brands, an many other things you will have OP stating theirs are the best and the rest is junk ......
The way I look at it is compare hitches, read allot, talk with people that already have the brand your looking installed, go to dealers or RV shows at look for yourself. This is not a cheap investment and make sure you know with confidence that the brand and size is right for your trailer ..... austingta wrote:
The Andersen Ultimate is rated at 24000 pounds. It works for anything. It's just over-qualified!
"It works for anything." True, however it comes with several compromises. Need for safety chairs, extra lifting and lowering of trailer to hitch and unhitch. Problems at service departments with them damaging the adapter. Greater chance of trailer hitting TV cab with SB trucks if not very careful.
Biggest PRO, light to remove and reinstall.
People claim smoother tow experience, which I question. Quality conventional 5th wheel hitches like B&W provide a very smooth tow experience. Chris- The Andersen Ultimate is rated at 24000 pounds. It works for anything. It's just over-qualified!
- No. The hitch has no give in it, all the give is in what you put on the fifth wheel itself.
