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Re: B&W Ford OEM hitch owners opinion wanted
Locking is a good point the lever that latches the kingpin and the two handles on each side for the pucks. Just got back from the store with three long shanked padlocks that are keyed alike. Pony one key to keep track of. I have a collar that goes around the kingpin with a padlock for when the trailer is not hitched. Got that at CW many years ago.460Views0likes0CommentsB&W Ford OEM hitch owners opinion wanted
I recently installed my new B&W Companion RVK 3300 hitch on the Ford puck system. I'm impressed with the quality of the hitch and ease of installation. A question for those of you with this hitch - where have you found is the best place to attach the brake away cable? My last hitch had a handy hole available and I clipped it in that. There isn't such a hole available on the new hitch. Thanks4.3KViews0likes18CommentsRe: Short bed hitch ?
milo wrote: armyvet wrote: I've towed a 5th wheel many years with a short bed without a slider. I'm getting a new Reese Elite series hitch for the new truck and thinking whether to slide or not. Thanks My question is ... If you've towed for years without a slider why are you concerned about one now? Although I have not had a slider, I have been in a few situations where a slider would have been handy. Since I'm getting a new hitch, I was considering a slider and wanted to know the experiences of others. It never hurts to have too much information.382Views0likes0CommentsRe: Short bed hitch ?
Thanks for all of the replies. I've decided to go with a B&W 3300 nonsliding hitch. The B&W has a has 4" of front to back adjustment in the bed. That should help in a short bed. It's also rated more at 20K. Seems like a better hitch and the price is must less that Reese.382Views0likes0CommentsShort bed hitch ?
I've ordered a new F250 short bed with the 5th wheel underbed hitch prep package. I've towed a 5th wheel many years with a short bed without a slider. I'm getting a new Reese Elite series hitch for the new truck and thinking whether to slide or not. It is almost a $1000 price difference between the two. I know with the nonslider that I have to be careful backing and can not turn 90 degrees. Would appreciate the experiences an opinion of other short bed owners in this regard. Thanks3.3KViews0likes13Comments
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