TenOC wrote:
1. I am sure this has been discussed before. I did do a search, but did not find what I am looking for.
2. I know some people like vanilla and others like chocolate ice cream -- or Ford vs Chev vs Dodge so I may be opening a can of worms.
I am in the process of purchasing a new RV. I have found a very good deal on a used 32 foot 5th wheel-- much better than for a TT. I have never owned a 5er only TTs, but the price on the 5er is hard to turn down.
With the 5er, I will need a 5th wheel hitch for my short bed 2016 GMC 2500 crew cab diesel truck. I have looked at You Tubes and Google 5th wheel hitches and see that there are a number of different type/brand of hitches. For my TT I purchased an Hensley Arrow hitch, because I wanted the "the best" to prevent sway.
I will use these brand names only as examples of what I am think about a auto-slide hitch that mounted in the bed such as the pull-right autoslide or a Reese 5th Airborne 5th Wheel Air Ride that mounts on the 5er or some other hitch air hitch or an air ride pinbox that will reduce the shock of the 5er.
Your suggestions are welcome.
While I tow a 32' 5er with a 2001 Ram Quad Cab LB, I don't need a slider and don't have a suggestion for brand.
What I do suggest is you tow it for a while before installing an air, or cushioned pin box. These will mask a poor ride in the 5er that results in what many call chucking. I worked on getting the 5er to ride smooth, before getting a cunshioned pin box. I currently don't feel the need for for one, the 5er rides smooth.
What I did to the 5er to smooth the ride was get it to tow level, installed wet bolts, and installed shocks, I also run a 22% pin weight. My 5er rides smooth and as stated eailer currently don't feel a need for a cushioned pin box.
