Hitch recomendation

[Hawkeye79]

We just bought a new to us 2013 Denali drw and now we need a hitch to pull our Bay Hill 340RK. Last year we used our F250 with a superglide, great hitch but obviously don't need the slider in the new truck. I was dead set on getting the B@W turnover and companion but some friends said the Reese Elite is a better hitch. However I read of people having problems with unhitching and even dropping trailers with the Reese. I do kind of like the idea of the Reese puck system and even thought about getting the companion to go with that. Now I'm really torn, Probably cant go wrong with either and just need to pick one. Any suggestions? Thank You

[Cummins12V98]

I just removed my Companion from my 11 Dually last night since I am trading for a new 15 in a few days. I have a RVK3600 sitting my shop waiting to be placed in the pucks of the new 15.

I have heard you are not supposed to advertise items for sale here like the Companion 18K I just removed and have no further need for.;)

[crshman]

rskeans wrote:

ArmyColonel wrote:
Andersen's Ultimate Fifth Wheel hitch...so light and easy.

X2 on Andersen. Also they are coming out shortly with an Aluminum version that weighs only 32lbs.

X3 on the Andersen, posted a short personal review here:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28173930/gotomsg/28179187.cfm#28179187

[Virginia_RVers]

Working with my second Husky 16k hitch and love it. Only sold the first one with old truck. Strong and easy to hook and unhook.

[cutty72]

If you have or are getting the turnover ball, I vote Andersen!
Love mine, light and easy to install/remove.
Handles my 40' TH with ease, and more range of movement than a standard 5th wheel hitch.

[BulldawgFan]

up2nogood wrote:

WeBeFulltimers wrote:
Can't be much of a friend that would try to talk you into a Reece instead of a B & W ! :E

I would in a heart beat, I couldn't ask for better performance from my Reese Elite, so why wouldn't I recommend it. I never had a B&W, but have had Reese with no issues. Just uncalled for to make accusations such as this.

It amazes me on this forum we have a group of individuals who find it necessary to bash or discredit any product that they don't own,brag up what they do have, and this report i'm replying to is probably no exception.

I think it was said somewhat tongue in check. Humor. Lost on some.

[drfife]

up2nogood wrote:
...And your point is. I made mine. :h

One simple question do you own anything that is not made in the USA

And somehow you find it necessary to discredit a product for whatever reasons

My point is that country of manufacture is important to some people.

If it's not to you, no worries.

[grampscamper]

up2nogood wrote:

BB_TX wrote:

grampscamper wrote:
I have the Ford/Reese Elite hitch. I don't like it. It is very hard to unhitch. Jaws don't seem to open far enough to release properly. Mine is at the dealer now waiting to be repaired or replaced.
In hindsight I wish I went with the B&W.

One thing about the Reese Elite wrap around latch is that when you get ready to unhook, you need to put the truck in reverse and let it bump back easy against the pin to relieve any pressure against the latch so it can unwrap. Then it is very easy. Had the same issue with my previous Pullrite that also had the wrap around latch. Once you figure that out, there is no problem.

No problem with my Elite, there has been some rare occasions , but normally it comes undone without any movement from the truck once I'm ready to unhitch.

I hear what you're saying. Many people seem to like the Reese hitch. It has given me trouble since I got it. My old Husky worked much better. Jaws on the Husky would open 90%, Reese maybe 60%. It is at the dealer now. It is covered by the Ford warranty. We'll see what happens.
I wish mine worked as well as yours or my old Husky.

[Cummins12V98]

[cummins2014]

drfife wrote:

up2nogood wrote:
...It amazes me on this forum we have a group of individuals who find it necessary to bash or discredit any product that they don't own,brag up what they do have, and this report i'm replying to is probably no exception.

Reese moved their production to Mexico.

B&W is made in the USA.

And yes, I have owned Reese products.

And your point is. I made mine. :h

One simple question do you own anything that is not made in the USA

And somehow you find it necessary to discredit a product for whatever reasons

[drfife]

up2nogood wrote:
...It amazes me on this forum we have a group of individuals who find it necessary to bash or discredit any product that they don't own,brag up what they do have, and this report i'm replying to is probably no exception.

Reese moved their production to Mexico.

B&W is made in the USA.

And yes, I have owned Reese products.

[cummins2014]

WeBeFulltimers wrote:
Can't be much of a friend that would try to talk you into a Reece instead of a B & W ! :E

I would in a heart beat, I couldn't ask for better performance from my Reese Elite, so why wouldn't I recommend it. I never had a B&W, but have had Reese with no issues. Just uncalled for to make accusations such as this.

It amazes me on this forum we have a group of individuals who find it necessary to bash or discredit any product that they don't own,brag up what they do have, and this report i'm replying to is probably no exception.

[cummins2014]

BB_TX wrote:

grampscamper wrote:
I have the Ford/Reese Elite hitch. I don't like it. It is very hard to unhitch. Jaws don't seem to open far enough to release properly. Mine is at the dealer now waiting to be repaired or replaced.
In hindsight I wish I went with the B&W.

One thing about the Reese Elite wrap around latch is that when you get ready to unhook, you need to put the truck in reverse and let it bump back easy against the pin to relieve any pressure against the latch so it can unwrap. Then it is very easy. Had the same issue with my previous Pullrite that also had the wrap around latch. Once you figure that out, there is no problem.

No problem with my Elite, there has been some rare occasions , but normally it comes undone without any movement from the truck once I'm ready to unhitch.

[rskeans]

ArmyColonel wrote:
Andersen's Ultimate Fifth Wheel hitch...so light and easy.

X2 on Andersen. Also they are coming out shortly with an Aluminum version that weighs only 32lbs.

[Hawkeye79]

Thanks for the suggestions so far guys! Really appreciate it