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klr650goldwing
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Explorer
We are about to buy a newer truck. It will be a 2017 F350. We'll be pulling a Solitude which weighs about 12,650 lbs. empty. What hitch would you recommend for that setup?
2014 Grand Design Solitude 369RL
2017 F350 6.7 DRW CC LB 4X4
2012 Mercedes E550
2010 Honda Civic
2009 Saab 93 Aero Convertible
2004 Honda Goldwing GL1800
2004 Kawasaki KLR650
1966 Honda 305 Dream
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walker111
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Explorer
Another happy BW owner here. 2 pieces about 50 pounds each and so solid in the puck system . Had a curt slider before and that thing was 250 pounds!!!!

kennethwooster
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Explorer
Iโ€™ve had 4 or 5 different hitches. Finally got convinced to get B& W. Itโ€™s a puck hitch. Best hitch Iโ€™ve ever used. Iโ€™ve used Pullright and itโ€™s good but my current truck is DRW long bed. B&W is perfect.
kenneth wooster- retired farmer. Biblical History Teacher in public HS, and substitute teacher.
wife Diana-adult probation officer, now retired.
31KSLS Full Body paint Cameo
Ford F350 2014 DRW 4X4 King Ranch.
20K B&W Puck mount hitch

walker111
Explorer
Explorer
klr650goldwing wrote:
The new (for us) truck will be a 2017 Ford F350 6.7 SD, CC, LB, 4X4, 4.10 King Ranch. I would assume it has the puck system.


I own a 2017 350 Platinum and they don't have 4.10 gears. Maybe you are buying a dually?
3.55 and 3.10

I have 3.55 with 20's and is a tow beast!

ACZL
Explorer
Explorer
Had and still do have a Reese 16k sitting in my shed that I used for several years. IMO, thought it was a decent hitch at that time for coach we had. When we got the new RV, wanted something a little more HD and decided on the B&W 18K Patriot as I already had rails in truck. One of the best decisions I made. Sadly tho, I was at and over some weight limits on the truck, so ended up getting a DRW and still the use of rails. Went w/ B&W's and OMG talk about HD!!! Thought that Reese was decent as that's what I uses on previous truck. B&W's rails are massive for rails. To the point, all I can say is this is one very satisfied user of B&W's products. In fact just installed a B&W adjustable/turnover ball to yank snowmobile trailer around and this thing is heavy. Whew!! I could have went w/ another brand, but based on use of their products already, was an easy choice. Not sure if we will ever upgrade to a heavier RV, but if we do, you can bet there will be a B&W hooking to it.
2017 F350 DRW XLT, CC, 4x4, 6.7
2018 Big Country 3560 SS
"The best part of RVing and Snowmobiling is spending time with family and friends"
"Catin' in the Winter"

MFL
Nomad II
Nomad II
Cummins12V98 wrote:
ChuckV1 wrote:
I'm all in on the B&W, as stated it can be hitched and unhitched with RV and Truck on different planes no issue. They are simple and solid with no question if your hitched connections. B&W's head pivot point is right at the kingpin's height. All of B&W's products are Made In USA.

I also use a 1/8" this slip plate, by Hensley...

Safe Travels ๐Ÿ™‚


**** Dude, you been reading my B&W posts?


Lol...thought the same! Just shows people do listen, when good advice is given. It could have been a copy/paste.:B

Jerry

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
ChuckV1 wrote:
I'm all in on the B&W, as stated it can be hitched and unhitched with RV and Truck on different planes no issue. They are simple and solid with no question if your hitched connections. B&W's head pivot point is right at the kingpin's height. All of B&W's products are Made In USA.

I also use a 1/8" this slip plate, by Hensley...

Safe Travels ๐Ÿ™‚


**** Dude, you been reading my B&W posts?
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

ChuckV1
Explorer
Explorer
I'm all in on the B&W, as stated it can be hitched and unhitched with RV and Truck on different planes no issue. They are simple and solid with no question if your hitched connections. B&W's head pivot point is right at the kingpin's height. All of B&W's products are Made In USA.

I also use a 1/8" this slip plate, by Hensley...

Safe Travels ๐Ÿ™‚

JIMNLIN
Explorer
Explorer
neal10a wrote:
I am looking to get a new F350 and hitch. I have had the Reese which served me well, but I am looking at the Blue Ox super ride. https://www.blueoxtowbars.com/categories/Blue_Ox_Fifth_Wheel_Hitches,1688 It appears strong (20K), light and innovative. Anyone with experience with it? I know its new, but I hope some one had some experience with it. If so please be speicic about pros and cons. Thanks.

You will get a better response by starting your own thread especially on a long thread like this one. After a time some members may not feel like monitoring more of the same so most can miss your question.
That way your not hijacking the OP thread.
"good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment" ............ Will Rogers

'03 2500 QC Dodge/Cummins HO 3.73 6 speed manual Jacobs Westach
'97 Park Avanue 28' 5er 11200 two slides

JTrac
Explorer
Explorer
neal10a wrote:
I am looking to get a new F350 and hitch. I have had the Reese which served me well, but I am looking at the Blue Ox super ride. https://www.blueoxtowbars.com/categories/Blue_Ox_Fifth_Wheel_Hitches,1688 It appears strong (20K), light and innovative. Anyone with experience with it? I know its new, but I hope some one had some experience with it. If so please be speicic about pros and cons. Thanks.


I asked about this hitch sometime back and I don't remember getting any responses. They look great and I like the design but then discovered they aren't so light weight. According to the website the hitch that attaches to a goose neck ball weighs 210 pounds and the model for rails is 180 pounds. I was looking to replace my Trailer Saver BD3 because it was getting heavy for me at 160 pounds, even though it does separate in 2 pieces. I have a Reese Goose Box on order so all I will have to lift is the 5 pound goose neck ball.
JimT
2020 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, 2020 Ford F350, Platinum, 6.7 diesel, 4X4, CCLB, SRW, 12,400 GVWR

neal10a
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Explorer
I am looking to get a new F350 and hitch. I have had the Reese which served me well, but I am looking at the Blue Ox super ride. https://www.blueoxtowbars.com/categories/Blue_Ox_Fifth_Wheel_Hitches,1688 It appears strong (20K), light and innovative. Anyone with experience with it? I know its new, but I hope some one had some experience with it. If so please be speicic about pros and cons. Thanks.

ependydad
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Explorer
I've had both the B&W Companion (2 of them actually, upgraded from an older one to a newer one).

I only got rid of the B&W because my toy hauler was heavier than mine was rated for (20k for the post-mount version that mates up to their Turnoverball Gooseneck hitch).

I have nothing bad to say about my B&W. I had it from 2012-2018 and put many thousands of miles on it.


After getting rid of it, it took me 2 tries to end up with the Trailersaver TS3.

The good:
- the ride with the Trailersaver is awesome.
- the customer service is amazing.

The bad:
- the cost was pert near $3,000 for a new hitch.
- it's stupidly heavy at 300 lbs. but TS said it was fine for me to hang it from the kingpin.

The comparison - if our last move is pulling forward, it's not uncommon for the pin to be bound up against the head. We've had a tad bit of difficulty unhitching a couple of times now. I never experienced this with the B&W regardless of what my last move was - forward, backwards, using a crane and going sideways (ok, I didn't do that last one).

The ride is a bit better with the TS3 than the B&W but surprisingly not incredibly so.
2017 Spartan 1245 by Prime Time
2018 Ram 3500 Crew Cab DRW w/ 4.10 gears and 8' bed
FW Hitch: TrailerSaver TS3
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2012Coleman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Someone suggested getting the hitch that's available locally - Etrailer.com will drop ship your B&W companion directly to your house - for free.
Experience without good judgment is worthless; good judgment without experience is still good judgment!

2018 RAM 3500 Big Horn CTD
2018 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Travlingman wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Thank you for the reply! I was referring to the DOT part. I should have specified.

I believe I have read somewhere CURT has some sort of standard, SAE possibly?


Curt tests to SAE J2638.


Thanks, knew I read something about that.

I wonder of the testing is in China. :B
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

austinjenna
Explorer
Explorer
If you don't have to remove your hitch often, the Trailer Saver BD-5 is the Rolls Royce of all hitches . This is just my humble opinion


I love my BD3 and would never go back to a standard hitch again.

2010 F350 CC Lariat 4x4 Short Bed
2011 Crusader 298BDS 5th Wheel
Reese 16K

JTrac
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Explorer
I checked on the Reese Goose Box. It says made to CSA (Canadian Standards Association) and SAE J2638 standards. Good to know. Thanks for pointing this out.
JimT
2020 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, 2020 Ford F350, Platinum, 6.7 diesel, 4X4, CCLB, SRW, 12,400 GVWR