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5th wheel hitch or gooseneck for new 5er

Cptnvideo
Nomad
Nomad
New to 5th wheels, not new to RVing (2 diesel pushers a few years ago).
We are in the process of buying a 2022 Solitude (40') 378MBS. We just purchased a 2019 Dodge Laramie 3500 dually with 8' bed.
The pickup has a ball for a gooseneck.
So my question is, should we go with a gooseneck or 5th wheel hitch?
Pros and cons for each. Not too concerned with cost differential.
I'm not sure about terminology, but I think the pickup has the "puck" system. There are 4 holes in the bed surrounding the ball.
As you can see, I'm a real newbie to hitches.
Thanks in advance for all inputs.
BTW, we are selling the house and going fulltime RV.

Edit: After reading thru some related topics, I assume I have the puck system and should go the 5th wheel hitch route instead of the gooseneck.
Bill & Linda, 2019 Ram Laramie 3500 dually 4x4 diesel, Hensley BD5 hitch, 2022 Grand Design Solitude 378MBS, 1600 watts solar, Victron 150/100 MPPT controller, GoPower 3kw inverter/charger, 5 SOK 206AH LFP batteries for 1030 ah
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MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
Yes, a good quality FW hitch for OEM pucks is what you need.



Here is the one you need. B&W 3600... See it, read about it, at E-trailer.

Jerry

southernsky
Explorer
Explorer
Check with trailer warranty, some don't cover with a goose neck. I have the factory M20 which is the Ram version of the Curt hitch. Works for me.
2022 Renegade Super C
2020 Ford Ranger 4x4 Sport