5th wheel hitches

[klr650goldwing]

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?

[Cummins12V98]

Hammerboy wrote:
I also have to say the B&W as I have one myself. Very easy to latch and unlatch, almost idiot proof 😉

Dan

Just don’t pin the handle open!

[Hammerboy]

I also have to say the B&W as I have one myself. Very easy to latch and unlatch, almost idiot proof 😉

Dan

[Edd505]

B&W Companion, 3rd hitch. Smoothest, easiest to release; one hand slide the handle forward and drive out, no more yanking trying to get the jaws to release.

[ReneeG]

Trailersaver by Hensley. The name says it all. Look it up.

[Cummins12V98]

I have hitched with a CURT and unhitched, they can be a PITA if not on level ground. They are known to assist with chucking as the heads pivot point is several inches below the kingpin connection. Also if it matters all of CURT's 5er hitches are Made In China.

B&W 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.

With B&W be sure to use a 1/8" this slip plate, Hensley makes a quality one.

[2naEagle]

klr650goldwing wrote:
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?

I would recommend the BD5

[archbarb]

For the past 10 years I have had a Curt Q-20 hitch. Has been great. No problems at all.

[Durb]

Nice truck, nice trailer; get an air hitch to protect both. Smooth and comfortable tow would be a bonus.

[MFL]

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'd think it would have it, but if not, and that is the truck you want, the puck system under bed hardware can be purchased through Ford Accessories, and added.

Jerry

[ford_truck_guy]

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.

Rule #1 -Don't EVER ASSUME anything.... It would have had to been ordered with the puck system...

[klr650goldwing]

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.

[laknox]

I've had my B&W Companion (and Turnover Ball) since 2004. Built and works perfectly for me. I just need to remember to fully latch it in the future...

Lyle

[Arcamper]

Been running my B&W for 5 years now and it's been flawless. Had a Pullrite slider in my shortbed Ram before that and it did well but I like the B&W better.

[bama2]

x2 on the B&W, by far best on market

[fj12ryder]

B&W makes an excellent hitch. If needed, I would buy another one in a heartbeat.