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Weight rating of fifth wheel hitch

yellowdog00
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โ€ŽJan-26-2015 10:37 AM

Looking to purchase my first fifth wheel slider hitch. The fiver I am looking to pull has a GVWR of 14,900. The Pull rite slider hitch I'm looking at comes in a 16K and 18K model.

Is there any advantage going with the heavier 18k model or will th 16K suffice?
Thanks!
Mike
2016 Jayco North Point 301RETS, Pullrite SuperGlide
2015 Ram 3500 SRW CC 6.4 Hemi 4.10
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Kevin_O_
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โ€ŽJan-30-2015 06:02 PM

YellowLab wrote:
To Kevin O.

What? You don't think a Ford will pull my new fiver? It's Ford tough you know!:-)

Actually I just ordered a new truck today. See earlier thread:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28160691/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm
They are Ford tough!! My 2011 Ecoboost towed like an animal.:B
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YellowLab
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โ€ŽJan-30-2015 01:03 PM

To Kevin O.

What? You don't think a Ford will pull my new fiver? It's Ford tough you know!:-)

Actually I just ordered a new truck today. See earlier thread:

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/28160691/srt/pa/pging/1/page/1.cfm
2011 Ford F-150 Ecoboost
2013 Jayco Whitehawk 28DSRL
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Kevin_O_
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โ€ŽJan-30-2015 11:53 AM

yellowdog00 wrote:
Looking to purchase my first fifth wheel slider hitch. The fiver I am looking to pull has a GVWR of 14,900. The Pull rite slider hitch I'm looking at comes in a 16K and 18K model.

Is there any advantage going with the heavier 18k model or will th 16K suffice?
Thanks!
Mike
I'm assuming you have a bigger truck and your not planning on towing that trailer with the F150???
KEVIN :C
DW-Debbie :R
DS-Tyler 11yrs old:D
DD-Makayla 8yrs old:p
MERIDEN,CT
2001 Ford Powerstroke F350 Lariat
2012 Keystone Outback 292BH-OLD
2016 Jayco 29.5BHDS-NEW
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TucsonJim
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โ€ŽJan-26-2015 04:27 PM

I'd suggest you purchase a hitch that is the same as (or better) than the towing capacity of your vehicle. If your truck is rated to tow up to 16K, then go with the 16K hitch. If the truck is rated for more, go with the higher rating. My F350 has a towing capacity of 15,900, so I went with the 16K hitch.
2016 Ford F350 Turbo Diesel SRW 4x4
2017 Grand Design Reflection 297RSTS
2013 Ford F350 Turbo Diesel SRW 4x4 (Destroyed by fire - 8/29/16)
2014 Grand Design Reflection 337RLS (Destroyed by fire - 8/29/16)
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gery_L
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โ€ŽJan-26-2015 11:07 AM

In my opinion. Since this is the key component between my trailer and my truck. I didn't want to scrimp for a few $.
When I ordered my hitch, instead of going with the 18k rating for my 17k (when loaded) 5er, I chose to go with the next higher rated one at 21K.
The added level of mental comfort while driving down the road, especially of it is a bit rough, is sooo worth the few extra $.

Gery
2008 '40' Dutchman Victory Lane 5th wheel Toybox
2006 Chevy Silverado 3500 Duramax Diesel 4x4 Dually
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