Correct hitch to trailer ratings?
Hello all, I'm very new to fifth wheel campers and just bought a used 2015 37' 8" Raptor toy hauler. The setup came from an older gentleman who is getting out of campers and getting a permanent park m...
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RustyJC wrote:
Yes, by all means the hitch rating needs to be at least equal to (preferably greater than) the 5th wheel's GVWR. Forget the dry weights - do all your sizing based on GVWRs and you'll generally stay on the safe sides of the ratings.
If you already have a gooseneck hitch in the truck (you don't mention the brand of gooseneck hitch), check out the B&W Companion 5th wheel hitch that works in conjunction with B&W's Turnoverball gooseneck hitch, or check out the Andersen hitch that's being discussed on many threads in this section that will work with many gooseneck hitches. You made an excellent decision not to use a gooseneck adapter on your new to you 5th wheel!
Rusty
I'll second Rusty on the Companion. Love mine! The newer one has the capacity you'd need.
Lyle
