Is my 16K Reese ok for the job?
So I spoke with Reese and they say I'm ok but just thought I'd put it out there. My current 5er is 11,700 dry and the new 5er I'm picking up this week is 13,300 dry. I have a Reese 16k and I won't exc...
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jerem0621 wrote:
Has anyone actually seen a fiver hitch fail from overloading?
Those fifth wheel hitches from the 80's were sometimes rated for 16 k and they don't look nearly as beefy as the hitches we have now.
Heck, the B&W Patriot gained 2k in rating just by getting a welded base. Lol
Thanks!
Jeremiah
And the Companion rates at 20K now instead of 18K because of a stronger base design. B&W have very conservative ratings unlike some of the others!
