Selecting a 5th wheel hitch for my truck/toy hauler combo

[Blk88GT]

I have a 2015 F350 Crew Cab Long Box SRW and will be pulling a 2008 Keystone Raptor 3712. I am new to 5th wheel hitches but not new to towing/hauling. My truck has the factory puck system.

I'm looking at the B&W Companion RVK3300, Reese 30142 and Curt 16034.

Are there any other hitches I should be considering or is there a reason to use one of these over the other? They're priced pretty close together, I just want to get the best hitch for the job.

I also don't know anything about "pin boxes" so if there is something I should know before I order a hitch, please feel free to jump in.

Any help would be appreciated!

[dedmiston]

ependydad wrote:
If the truck has a gooseneck hitch, I'd consider the Andersen.

If not, the B&W Companion that connects to the pucks.

I don't think you'll find a Toy Hauler with a gooseneck.

[ependydad]

If the truck has a gooseneck hitch, I'd consider the Andersen.

If not, the B&W Companion that connects to the pucks.

[ependydad]

fj12ryder wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
I prefer a positive locking hitch, like the Curt brand. The B&W locks only when the handle has a pin in it. Curt hitch locks the jaws, which is backed up by a locking handle.

Not completely accurate, the B&W hitch locks when you back into it and the handle snaps forward, very much like when a semi hooks up to a trailer. At that point you could take off and tow, I know because I have, through an oversight of course. The pin makes sure you don't inadvertently open the handle. Kind of like the door locks in your car: the doors won't open by themselves, but the locks make sure you don't open them by mistake.

I agree with fj12ryder.

I drove for 60 miles (secondary roads) with my B&W without the pin in place. I about crapped my pants when I saw it at a rest stop.

[dedmiston]

fj12ryder wrote:

azdryheat wrote:
I prefer a positive locking hitch, like the Curt brand. The B&W locks only when the handle has a pin in it. Curt hitch locks the jaws, which is backed up by a locking handle.

Not completely accurate, the B&W hitch locks when you back into it and the handle snaps forward, very much like when a semi hooks up to a trailer. At that point you could take off and tow, I know because I have, through an oversight of course. The pin makes sure you don't inadvertently open the handle. Kind of like the door locks in your car: the doors won't open by themselves, but the locks make sure you don't open them by mistake.

Well said.

And there's no uncertainty whether it's secured or not. You can look right at the closed jaws to see the enclosed kingpin.

[fj12ryder]

azdryheat wrote:
I prefer a positive locking hitch, like the Curt brand. The B&W locks only when the handle has a pin in it. Curt hitch locks the jaws, which is backed up by a locking handle.

Not completely accurate, the B&W hitch locks when you back into it and the handle snaps forward, very much like when a semi hooks up to a trailer. At that point you could take off and tow, I know because I have, through an oversight of course. The pin makes sure you don't inadvertently open the handle. Kind of like the door locks in your car: the doors won't open by themselves, but the locks make sure you don't open them by mistake.

[stro1965]

Very happy with my Curt hitch.

[azdryheat]

I prefer a positive locking hitch, like the Curt brand. The B&W locks only when the handle has a pin in it. Curt hitch locks the jaws, which is backed up by a locking handle.

[brianpearce]

I use an Andersen Ultimate Aluminum hitch attached to the gooseneck ball in the center hole since it is very easy to hitch/unhitch and only weighs 35 or so lbs.

[fj12ryder]

The B&W hitch gets my vote, it's what I have in my truck. Very solid safe hitch, you won't be disappointed.

[JAC1982]

We have the Companion and it works great for all the reasons MFL listed. Our previous truck was a 2015 DRW 350.

[MFL]

Get the RVK3300, you will be a happy hauler!! Unless there is a reason, you should not need to change the pin box.

Reason...it just works great, easy in/out of truck, easy to hitch/unhitch at any angle, safe to use...jaws around pin, handle closed, lock pin installed, done!

Forgot to mention hitch build quality, powder coat finish, and great customer support!:)

Jerry