Which Hitch???

[Field_Trip]

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 Ford’s Hitch prep package or “pucks”, 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..

[Me_Again]

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!

[Field_Trip]

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....

[Me_Again]

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.

[45Ricochet]

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.

[Cummins12V98]

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.

[Me_Again]

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

Snoking

[Cummins12V98]

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.

[dbonney]

Sorry. That was a typo it should have read Tweetys.com

[dbonney]

Tweets.com has the Pullrite 1400 for less than $1200 with free shipping. Seems to be an easy install.

[cummins2014]

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]

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

[Cummins12V98]

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.

[jerem0621]

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!!

[Cummins12V98]

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.