Suggestions for Fiver Hitch

[On_theProwl]

It looks as if we will headed back to a Fiver in the near future. I would love any/all suggestions for a hitch. I would prefer to stay in the $1100-1500 range.

Truck is a 2014 Ram 2500 w/6ft bed, and the Fiver is going to come in around the 12-13K range when loaded. Thanks in advance.

[transamz9]

On theProwl wrote:
So, how exactly do I shop for a fiver hitch when I dont know what my measurements are? In other words, how do I avoid buying and installing a hitch that MAY not give me enough adjustment to tow level?

I'm right down the road from you in Lawrenceburg. PM me and we can work it out for you. You can back under my fifth wheel and see what you will need.

[On_theProwl]

So, how exactly do I shop for a fiver hitch when I dont know what my measurements are? In other words, how do I avoid buying and installing a hitch that MAY not give me enough adjustment to tow level?

[DirtyOil]

Cummins12V98 wrote:

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If you have not bought a truck yet just buy a long bed and save all the headaches!

Head aches with one's HOA are much worst than the head aches presented by a SB truck! Ask me how I know that in spades? Chris

Yea I know! If there are no restrictions a LB can make life easier, maybe!!!

Hauled several types/lengths/dry weight 5ers as a RV transporter from October 2015 to mid May 2016 with a SB and a "required" slider FW hitch, not once did I have to operate that "slider", nor did I have any issues backing said 5ers at either the dealer or in any of the Pilots/Flying J rig parking lots. Many occasions of doing U-turns within the parking lots trying to find a spot for the night to park.

[Cummins12V98]

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If you have not bought a truck yet just buy a long bed and save all the headaches!

Head aches with one's HOA are much worst than the head aches presented by a SB truck! Ask me how I know that in spades? Chris

Yea I know! If there are no restrictions a LB can make life easier, maybe!!!

[B_O__Plenty]

Shop online for whatever you decide to go with. It will save you hundreds under a local dealer...

B.O.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

Amen on the dually 😛

[On_theProwl]

Truck was bought 2 yrs ago, and even then I wouldn't have changed my mind. Long bed wont fit in garage, and my baby stays in the garage, lol.. And if a long bed did fit? It would be a dually!

[Me_Again]

Cummins12V98 wrote:
If you have not bought a truck yet just buy a long bed and save all the headaches!

Head aches with one's HOA are much worst than the head aches presented by a SB truck! Ask me how I know that in spades? Chris

[Cummins12V98]

If you have not bought a truck yet just buy a long bed and save all the headaches!

[SoCalDesertRid1]

Dam HOA's..

[otrfun]

SoCalDesertRider wrote:
Yep, and alot of those measurement issues are eliminated when a short bed is not in the equation.

Agree.

Almost purchased a long bed. Again, like we did with the hitch, glad we measured first. Found it was too long for our driveway. The long bed would have blocked the sidewalk---a no-no with the HOA.

Fortunately, our 5th wheel has very scalloped corners. All said and done we've been just fine towing without a slider hitch with our short bed. Can't get 90, but we get reasonably close.

[On_theProwl]

otrfun wrote:

On theProwl wrote:
Thanks for all the replies! I definitely have some thinking to do, but leaning toward the B&W. I like the thought of having a gooseneck ball available if ever needed.

Our TV is a '16 Ram 3500 SB. Basically the same truck you have. Our 5th wheel weighs approx. 12k loaded.

I'll leave it up to everybody else to hash out the brand-war.

The height requirement for your prospective hitch may drive your choice more than anything else. If you need a hitch much lower than 16" or so, you're going to find your choices more limited. Sure don't want to tow nose high. See a lot of that on the road.

Also, be careful with your choice of a slider hitch if you decide to get one. Measure carefully. We almost purchased a slider that slides back 12". Come to find out we only 11.5" of clearance between the rear of our king pin assembly and the tailgate. That would have been an expensive mistake.

Fortunately, we were able to borrow a hitch and make some critical measurements before we purchased a new hitch. So glad we did. We ended up needing a hitch about 13-14" high. Almost purchased a new $1300 brandname hitch the day before. We would have been way nose high with that particular hitch adjusted to it's lowest position.

Good luck!

If you have basicly the identical truck, which did you go with?

You bring up a great point. I guess I should see where the the kingpin height comes in when Fiver is level before I buy a hitch.

[SoCalDesertRid1]

Yep, and alot of those measurement issues are eliminated when a short bed is not in the equation.

[otrfun]

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