Which hitch to choose?

[batavia02]

Question all , trying to figure which hitch to choose talked to reps at the Tampa show in January for 2 companies I know there are more companies to choose from, we are looking at a 20-25k hitch. 5th wheel will be 40 ft long and provable give 15 k ish . We have a 2016 ram 2500 diesel cc with long bed and factory pucks installed for the hitch. Which is the preferred hitch and why also we think we have read about a aluminum hitch is that a thought ? Brand of 5thwheel is still slightly up in the air thanks for the continued help

[larry_barnhart]

Pull the pin and remove the handle and turn the handle over and slip it on and install the pin. I do not need to do this but if it is a problem it is an easy fix.

chevman

[Cummins12V98]

azjeffh wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:


UH, you mean like this???

Just wondering what you think the handle will do when the hitch plate is LEVEL? If you're going to post picks, please take them when connected to a fifth wheel (or at least in the towing position). I personally have a Reese Elite and haven't had any issue, nor did I using my Reese 16K slider for more than 12 years. The handle on my Elite is flush or below the top of the truck bed when the trailer is attached, and above when it is not. RE: the damage to the truck, too many different reasons why that could happen.

I personally have no opinion on the handle. I have no idea why there are so many trucks with this type of damage with this or a hitch that is of it's style.

Some have theories, some have shortened their handles.

[tracyb-oh]

laknox wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
President here of the B&W "HeavyWeight FanBoy Club". B&W is a simple solid hitch that there is no question if you are hitched or not.

Since you have the pucks it's a no brainer the RVK3600 will be ready to go from your 2500 to your next larger 3500 SRW/DRW truck.

Oh yea the B&W is designed and Made In USA, the other two are not Made In USA.

Wondered when you were going to show up. :B

Lyle

If you're the president then my hubby is the VP. Our B&W Companion went into the puck system on our Dodge Ram 2500 long bed with the Cummings Diesel with no problem. Pulls like a champ.

[Dano1955]

I'm a b&W fanboy as well, but I prefer the patriot 16K for my use.

[azjeffh]

Cummins12V98 wrote:


UH, you mean like this???

Just wondering what you think the handle will do when the hitch plate is LEVEL? If you're going to post picks, please take them when connected to a fifth wheel (or at least in the towing position). I personally have a Reese Elite and haven't had any issue, nor did I using my Reese 16K slider for more than 12 years. The handle on my Elite is flush or below the top of the truck bed when the trailer is attached, and above when it is not. RE: the damage to the truck, too many different reasons why that could happen.

[Cummins12V98]

"NOT an issue with the Andersen Ultimate! Neither is crawling into the bed or over the side of your dually to hitch and unhitch. Just saying... "

Please show me how you LOCK your push pull T handle so no one can pull it.

No crawling here. Just sayin

[NW_Explorer]

RCMAN46 wrote:

larry barnhart wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:


So? One issue with a B&W side pieces bending, that I've seen posted about. How about the issue with the upturned Reese handle that has cause unhitching on more than one occasion, when making contact with the bottom of a FW in a turn on uneven ground? I've seen plenty of them cut off or otherwise repositioned to prevent this.

Lyle

UH, you mean like this???

the handle can go over and not touch anything. Simple fix. Chevman

I believe most people believe the reese can be unlatched by moving the handle up or down. It is pulled directly away from the hitch and not rotated.



The handle can and should always be locked on this hitch and all hitches including the B&W. If the hitch handle is locked the handle can not be moved to unlatch the hitch.



Note there is a hole for the lock that will accommodate most common locks.

NOT an issue with the Andersen Ultimate! Neither is crawling into the bed or over the side of your dually to hitch and unhitch. Just saying...

[RCMAN46]

larry barnhart wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:


So? One issue with a B&W side pieces bending, that I've seen posted about. How about the issue with the upturned Reese handle that has cause unhitching on more than one occasion, when making contact with the bottom of a FW in a turn on uneven ground? I've seen plenty of them cut off or otherwise repositioned to prevent this.

Lyle

UH, you mean like this???

the handle can go over and not touch anything. Simple fix. Chevman

I believe most people believe the reese can be unlatched by moving the handle up or down. It is pulled directly away from the hitch and not rotated.



The handle can and should always be locked on this hitch and all hitches including the B&W. If the hitch handle is locked the handle can not be moved to unlatch the hitch.



Note there is a hole for the lock that will accommodate most common locks.

[larry_barnhart]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

laknox wrote:


So? One issue with a B&W side pieces bending, that I've seen posted about. How about the issue with the upturned Reese handle that has cause unhitching on more than one occasion, when making contact with the bottom of a FW in a turn on uneven ground? I've seen plenty of them cut off or otherwise repositioned to prevent this.

Lyle

UH, you mean like this???

the handle can go over and not touch anything. Simple fix. Chevman

[TAS1]

I have the Colibert Free Ride. It's the receiver type that fits into my B&W turnover hitch. It's got a ring that comes up when locked and locks the jaws closed. It's got great articulation also. Plenty of options out there, take a look around and get what ya like best.

[Campinfan]

I have a Demco slider. You may not need the slider but I also like that it has a bar that goes in front of the jaws so it stays locked in. It is also American made.

[AV8_Tuna]

I'm new to the 5th wheel game, but I went with the B&W Turnoverball/Companion Slider combo. I have a short bed F-250 and I'm glad I spent the extra on the slider. I've been very happy with the set up and it was relitivaly easy to install. I like that I can remove the hitch when not in use to have a clean bed, and remove 200ish pounds from my truck. Good luck with your search.

-Marc

[GBuilders]

I went with the B&W 3600 on my 14 Ram and I don't think there's a better hitch in the market other then maybe air hitch. No more banking while towing or jerking around. You won't be disappointed. It's more expensive but worth every penny.

[Cummins12V98]

Can you say bed deflection? That weight it DOES happen.