5th wheel hitch advice!!

[robby1824]

Just bought our jayco 35.5 rets fifth wheel.....also purchased a ford F-250 SD 6.7 turbo diesel with the short bed....now we need the connection!! We bought trailer from camping world and they obviously have what they have....I have the tow package on the truck, MINUS the mounting bracket option....so I think I need
A. mounting rails
B. Sliding 16K+ hitch

Question is: Above or below rail mounting? I have seen that the manual slider is fine, and actually preferable...Is it smart to purchase all from camping world and let them install, or by on my own and have them install??....I paid extra for the fancier pivot pin on the trailer if that makes any difference. Pulling a trailer for years, new to 5th'ers!!

[Helmsey]

If you have the Reese revolution pin box you cannot use the B&W Companion I don't think. But, if you have a standard box and want a fantastic hitch solution, look at B&W turnover ball and the companion.

[MNRon]

We also just entered the 5er world after pulling a TT for years. We went with the 16K Pullrite SuperGlide with Superrails (removeable for a flat bed). Cost is a little more, but we're very happy with our purchase...especially at the first campsite backing in uphill with poor traction when the truck lurched and I noticed the corner of the trailer come past the cab - very glad it automatically moved it back!

[Rjdreyer]

I have a 16k pullrite superglide with super rails. I too have the SD short bed. So glad I spent the extra for the pullrite. Just hook up and go. Don't have to worry about anything unless I get to about 90 degrees coming or going. Camping World installed my hitch and rails.

[Peg_Leg]

The B&W Companion gets my vote. I did the install, only hole to drill was in bed for drop pin. I used a cheap hole saw with a oiled sponge inside. Had to make a notch under the bed where a heavy cross support went. My Companion and turnover ball was just over a grand total including shipping. All the bolts through my boxed frame had metal holder that you could insert the bolt through another hole and hold it while starting the nuts. With the teflon lube plate it still looks great after 2 yrs.

[newman_fulltime]

If you have the Reese revotution pin box you do not need a slider hitch.in my opinion the best hitches are the b&whitches