Decisions, Decisions...5th wheel hitch
We are moving up to a 5th wheel after owning 3 travel trailers over the last 14 years or so. The Jayco Eagle HT 28.5BHXB is ordered. I'll be towing with a 2014 Ram CC 4x4 with the 6.7 Cummins. My truc...
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We have a 2013 GMC CC 2WD (Duramax/Allison) and tow a Grand Design Reflection fifth wheel (36') using the Andersen Ultimate rail mount. We had to mount the Andersen in the rear position to get a shorter radius on the pin box (because of how the adapter mounts on the pin box) in order to clear the side rails on tight turns. I've never come close to hitting the cab with the trailer and the Andersen tows very nicely. The hitch is also VERY easy to get in and out of the truck if you need the bed for something else. The only thing I've done since setting up the rig initially is to swap out the stock, solid pin box with a Demco Glide Ride dampened pin box. This got rid of the bucking sensation when the truck and the trailer tug in opposite directions on these wonderful roads of ours.
All that said, my only concern for you would be the height of your truck bed. The newer trucks are getting higher and higher - and your 4WD will likely be even higher than my 2WD. Unfortunately, this is a function of the truck height regardless of which hitch you select. It's a balancing act to get the trailer level and still have enough clearance between the trailer overhang and the truck bedrails. One thing you don't want to do is pull nose-high and shift weight to the rear trailer axle.
Rob
All that said, my only concern for you would be the height of your truck bed. The newer trucks are getting higher and higher - and your 4WD will likely be even higher than my 2WD. Unfortunately, this is a function of the truck height regardless of which hitch you select. It's a balancing act to get the trailer level and still have enough clearance between the trailer overhang and the truck bedrails. One thing you don't want to do is pull nose-high and shift weight to the rear trailer axle.
Rob
