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Which Hitch???

Field_Trip
Explorer
Explorer
My hitch dilemma:

On order: F450 with Hitch Prep package
DRV Elite Suite, 44ft, 24,000 lbs. loaded

My research has found that to fit into the Fordโ€™s Hitch prep package or โ€œpucksโ€, and not exceed the weight limits for the hitch, I am limited to:
a. Trailer Saver (Hensley) model TSLB ($3600),
b. PullRite E Series model 1400 ($1500) or,
c. Reese 25k unit models 30871 or 30862 ($1700)

My question to this esteemed group, is the air ride system worth it?

And if not Reese or PullRite????

We'll be full timing & traveling the country..
David G.
2016 DRV Elite Suite - Houston
2016 Ford F-450
Beautiful wife
Worthless Golden Retreiver
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Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
Field Trip wrote:
As I type, listening to this group, I am 98% inclined to bite the bullet and buy the Hensley. I
We would rather have the right hitch now than later....


Big boy truck + big boy trailer = big boy hitch!
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

Field_Trip
Explorer
Explorer
As I type, listening to this group, I am 98% inclined to bite the bullet and buy the Hensley. I
We would rather have the right hitch now than later....
David G.
2016 DRV Elite Suite - Houston
2016 Ford F-450
Beautiful wife
Worthless Golden Retreiver

Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Me Again wrote:
Spend the money for option a. What's another 3600 when you are spending that kind of money.

Snoking


With his setup I would agree.

I have been smelling Pizza and Pasta lately.


DW and I also. Maybe late next week? Lots of things going on. Going to the trailer tomorrow to install new propane valve on HW heater. You could come and check out the RV Park? You could drive my toy.

2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

45Ricochet
Explorer
Explorer
You guys having dinner again :W Hope you get to drive the new Ram again Chris :B Oh wait.... it's rush hour traffic on the left coast.
2015 Tiffin Phaeton Cummins ISL, Allison 3000, 45K GCWR
10KW Onan, Magnum Pure Sine Wave Inverter
2015 GMC Canyon Toad

Previous camping rig
06 Ram 3500 CC LB Laramie 4x4 Dually 5.9 Cummins Smarty Jr 48RE Jacobs brake
06 Grand Junction 15500 GVWR 3200 pin

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
Me Again wrote:
Spend the money for option a. What's another 3600 when you are spending that kind of money.

Snoking


With his setup I would agree.

I have been smelling Pizza and Pasta lately.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

Me_Again
Explorer II
Explorer II
Spend the money for option a. What's another 3600 when you are spending that kind of money.

Snoking
2021 F150 2.7 Ecoboost - Summer Home 2017 Bighorn 3575el. Can Am Spyder RT-L Chrome, Kawasaki KRX1000. Retired and enjoying it! RIP DW 07-05-2021

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
dbonney wrote:
Sorry. That was a typo it should have read Tweetys.com


I have purchased several hitches from them and other items they are good people.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

dbonney
Explorer
Explorer
Sorry. That was a typo it should have read Tweetys.com
Dale F. Bonney
Pennsylvania State Police - Retired
2016 Ford F350 Power Stroke Diesel DRW
2015 Jayco Pinnacle 36KPTS

dbonney
Explorer
Explorer
Tweets.com has the Pullrite 1400 for less than $1200 with free shipping. Seems to be an easy install.
Dale F. Bonney
Pennsylvania State Police - Retired
2016 Ford F350 Power Stroke Diesel DRW
2015 Jayco Pinnacle 36KPTS

cummins2014
Explorer
Explorer
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
The B&W OEM For Ford is rated at 20k.

The B&W for Ram OEM has a much higher rating for some reason.

Thanks!

Jeremiah


Because B&W probably feels Fords puck system will only rate at 20K. The footprint is very small on the Ford compared to RAM's puck systems footprint. I am sure Fords "new" truck when it comes out will have a bigger footprint for it's puck system.


I have the same thoughts, the wider footprint make all the difference...

But then... Reese makes a 25 k trailer weight with around 6k lb tongue weight fiver hitch for this under bed rail system.

Thanks!!


My point is B&W is always conservative with their ratings. Not so much with some other hitches.



And you know that how :h

jerem0621
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
The B&W OEM For Ford is rated at 20k.

The B&W for Ram OEM has a much higher rating for some reason.

Thanks!

Jeremiah


Because B&W probably feels Fords puck system will only rate at 20K. The footprint is very small on the Ford compared to RAM's puck systems footprint. I am sure Fords "new" truck when it comes out will have a bigger footprint for it's puck system.


I have the same thoughts, the wider footprint make all the difference...

But then... Reese makes a 25 k trailer weight with around 6k lb tongue weight fiver hitch for this under bed rail system.

Thanks!!


My point is B&W is always conservative with their ratings. Not so much with some other hitches.


Makes sense... thanks
TV-2022 Silverado 2WD
TT - Zinger 270BH
WD Hitch- HaulMaster 1,000 lb Round Bar
Dual Friction bar sway control

Itโ€™s Kind of Fun to do the Impossible
~Walt Disney~

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
jerem0621 wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
The B&W OEM For Ford is rated at 20k.

The B&W for Ram OEM has a much higher rating for some reason.

Thanks!

Jeremiah


Because B&W probably feels Fords puck system will only rate at 20K. The footprint is very small on the Ford compared to RAM's puck systems footprint. I am sure Fords "new" truck when it comes out will have a bigger footprint for it's puck system.


I have the same thoughts, the wider footprint make all the difference...

But then... Reese makes a 25 k trailer weight with around 6k lb tongue weight fiver hitch for this under bed rail system.

Thanks!!


My point is B&W is always conservative with their ratings. Not so much with some other hitches.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD

jerem0621
Explorer II
Explorer II
Cummins12V98 wrote:
jerem0621 wrote:
The B&W OEM For Ford is rated at 20k.

The B&W for Ram OEM has a much higher rating for some reason.

Thanks!

Jeremiah


Because B&W probably feels Fords puck system will only rate at 20K. The footprint is very small on the Ford compared to RAM's puck systems footprint. I am sure Fords "new" truck when it comes out will have a bigger footprint for it's puck system.


I have the same thoughts, the wider footprint make all the difference...

But then... Reese makes a 25 k trailer weight with around 6k lb tongue weight fiver hitch for this under bed rail system.

Thanks!!
TV-2022 Silverado 2WD
TT - Zinger 270BH
WD Hitch- HaulMaster 1,000 lb Round Bar
Dual Friction bar sway control

Itโ€™s Kind of Fun to do the Impossible
~Walt Disney~

Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Explorer III
jerem0621 wrote:
The B&W OEM For Ford is rated at 20k.

The B&W for Ram OEM has a much higher rating for some reason.

Thanks!

Jeremiah


Because B&W probably feels Fords puck system will only rate at 20K. The footprint is very small on the Ford compared to RAM's puck systems footprint. I am sure Fords "new" truck when it comes out will have a bigger footprint for it's puck system.
2015 RAM LongHorn 3500 Dually CrewCab 4X4 CUMMINS/AISIN RearAir 385HP/865TQ 4:10's
37,800# GCVWR "Towing Beast"

"HeavyWeight" B&W RVK3600

2016 MobileSuites 39TKSB3 highly "Elited" In the stable

2007.5 Mobile Suites 36 SB3 29,000# Combined SOLD