New Truck & Need New 5th Wheel Hitch
I've been pulling a 5th wheel since 2003 with my old '02 short bed Chevy Duramax 2500HD. When I traded my '02 in for a new '18 Chevy 2500HD Duramax short bed I left the old 16K Husky Roller/slider hi...
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Parrothead Mike wrote:
Final decision is the B&W Patriot 16K (maybe 18K). Having lived with rails in the bed for 15 years on the old truck I can live with the rails now. It's lighter when taking both sections off when necessary, a nice looking and functional hitch, and I can save about $500 +/-.
Thanks for the input.
When the hitch is out, you hardly notice the rails.
You won't be disappointed with either Patriot. 16K base is bolted, 18K is welded, both are solid. I think the 18K looks nicer without the bolts.
Jerry
