New Truck & Need New 5th Wheel Hitch

[Parrothead_Mike]

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 hitch with the trade in. Now I'm in the market for a new hitch to put into the new truck.

For those with a similar tow vehicle tell me what hitch you have and why you like it. Also any ballpark prices would be helpful.

I'm not so concerned about another roller hitch since I never used the roller feature. In fact, my '15 CC Silverback has recessed front corners making a roller/slider hitch even further unnecessary anyway.

It would be nice not to have rails in the bed of the truck, but I'm not sure what model hitch would afford me that feature. The new truck doesn't have those factory cutouts in the bed.

[2012Coleman]

Parrothead Mike wrote:
OP: No puck system in my new truck. I couldn't think of the term for the "cutouts in the bed". Wish I did though.

You can have them installed. Call your dealer and talk to them. They can either do it or tell you who does it for them. I'm having them installed by a custom welding/hitch shop in my area - just have to buy the parts from the dealer.

[Cummins12V98]

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.

Welcome to the B&W "HeavyWeightFanBoy" Club!!!

[MFL]

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

[Parrothead_Mike]

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.

[Cummins12V98]

AMAZON, Etrailer, Tweetys and Ebay ale "ALL" $997 with FREE shipping for the B&W Ford puck 3300 Companion.

ONLY thing you may save is sales tax, that may be worth shopping for.

[MFL]

Parrothead Mike wrote:
Thanks for the input. I will seriously consider the B&W Companion hitch. I've got to call around to see what kind of prices there are out there.

The B&W prices are going to be somewhat fixed by the manufacturer. While using the Turnover ball system, and Companion hitch is a good option for a clean bed, it does not come cheap. The ball mount system will be just over $450, plus the Companion. If you have need for the ball, (stock trailer, flatbed hauler, etc)you can make good use of both systems.

Enjoy that new truck!

Jerry

[Parrothead_Mike]

Thanks for the input. I will seriously consider the B&W Companion hitch. I've got to call around to see what kind of prices there are out there.

[Helmsey]

nevadanick wrote:
B&W turnover and companion

Another vote for this setup. The turnoverball leaves a clean bed when the companion is removed from the truck. I've been using this setup since 2014 (I think) and absolutely love it.

[MFL]

LIKE2BUILD wrote:
Can you get the components for the OEM 5th wheel pucks and install them? I did in my ‘14 Ram and I love the system. Installing and removing the hitch is a snap and leaves a clean bed.

Ford also has this option through Ford Accessories. I'm sure GM has an accessory option as well. If not wanting to go this route, and thinking of adding rails, the B&W Patriot in 16K, or 18K is a very user friendly, quality hitch, at a reasonable price.

Jerry

[Cummins12V98]

nevadanick wrote:
B&W turnover and companion

YUP, second best option for a clean bed!

[nevadanick]

B&W turnover and companion

[goducks10]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Hopefully you have the puck system.

Bottom line anything with the B&W label will far exceed your expectations.

x2

[LIKE2BUILD]

Can you get the components for the OEM 5th wheel pucks and install them? I did in my ‘14 Ram and I love the system. Installing and removing the hitch is a snap and leaves a clean bed.

[Parrothead_Mike]

OP: No puck system in my new truck. I couldn't think of the term for the "cutouts in the bed". Wish I did though.