XR4rider wrote:
...I'm actually new to fifth wheels....recently stepped up and got a '17 3500 Aisin SRW Megacab 6'4" box(without fifth wheel prep package). I'm going to be pulling a 29' fifth wheel with a reported hitch weight of 1325lbs.
I was wondering what hitches others are happy with. I will be pulling probably 75% of the time so very concerned with strength and longevity. I have read about the BW Companion, which is considered a "single point attachment". is a single point attachment not a strong or reliable as a rail style?.....
I'm a big fan of the OEM puck system. I bought my truck used and it did not have the system so I installed one myself. I have an 8' bed so I bought a Curt Q20 with the puck mount base and have been very happy with it.
For the most part you have two options.
1) Install the
B&W Under Bed Gooseneck Receiver and then use a
B&W Companion sliding 5th wheel hitch.2) Install the
OEM 5th Wheel Prep Kit in your bed then get a 5th wheel hitch like the
B&W OEM Companion or the
Curt Q20 Sliding hitch.As I said, I've had good experiences with my Curt hitch. There are others that are more sold on the B&W citing build quality and American Made. I can't argue with either of those points, the B&W is a very fine hitch. In my situation, the several hundred dollar price difference was huge at the time of purchase and I had to go with the less expensive Curt Hitch.
In the Short Bed truck I think you really need the sliding hitch. Most of the time you won't use the slider, but for those tight turn situations it will be an absolute must.
KJ
