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07-06-2011, 09:39 AM
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Hitch Recommendation Needed
We have an Eagle 351 RLTS on order that we will be hitching to a Ford F250. Trying to decide between a 16K and 20K towing capacity hitch. Suggestions or experiences that might be helpful are appreciated.
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"Life is a grand adventure... or nothing." (Helen Keller)
'11 Ford F250
'12 Eagle 351 RLTS
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07-06-2011, 10:41 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Central Texas
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based on the specs for that unit you could use a 16K hitch, but you will be close to your limits if you load the trailer to its max gross weight. You could use the 16K hitch.
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2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC 7.3 Liter Powerstroke Diesel
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07-06-2011, 10:45 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: New York
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I went with the reese signture hitch 20K due to it having over sized head and claw grab as opposed to the 16K style of two plates going around the pin. I do not have any play in the hitch once hooked up.
Downside is the weight, it is heavy due to all the cast iron. It will fit Reese universal rails.
Upside is the comfort from no play and a flag notifying you once the pin is set in place.
Ordered from Hitches to go and installed on existing universal rails.
Just my experience and 2 cents as I am sure we each of us will have a favorite.
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07-06-2011, 12:09 PM
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Site Team
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Location: James Island, SC
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I have the same rig and just used my existing 16K hitch and BlueOx bed saver, mated with the MorRyde pin box. It pull like a dream.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
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B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
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07-08-2011, 06:27 AM
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Guys, forgive me, I know I'm going to show my dumpness (because I am). I currently have a Jayco TT. Kitty and I are looking close at purchasing a Jayco Eagle 31.5 FBHS, thus I will have to get a 5th wheel hitch. I've looked at other 5th wheel owner's tow vehicles. They have a hitch bolted in the bed. (in the way for all other use of the pickup) So, now for my question. Is there a 5th wheel hitch that is like those for "gooseneck" trailers that hides in the floor of the pickup bed when not in use?
Shorty
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07-08-2011, 06:53 AM
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Site Team
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Most fifth wheel hitches are attached to two flat bars that are mounted flat in the bed and the hitch is attached with 4 pull pins that allow easy removal of the whole hitch when it is not needed.
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2011- 351RLTS Eagle, MorRyde suspension/pin box,
2017- F350 6.7 PSD Lariat FX4,SRW, SB,CC
Hughes PWD SP-50A, TST TPMS
Gator roll-up bed cover
B&W Turnover ball, Companion Std hitch
Can't find what you're looking on JOF? Try Jayco Owners Forum Custom Google Search
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07-08-2011, 08:18 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Central Texas
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I know of no fifth wheel hitch that you can fold and hide, but like norty stated you have two rails mounted to the bed of teh truck and the hitch pins to these rails with four pins and you can remove the whole hitch by pulling the four pins. I pull my Eagle Super Lite f'ver with a Reese 15K hitch; I do not think Reese makes the 15K anymore I believe it was replaced with the 16K.
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2011 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 31.5 FBHS
2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty CC 7.3 Liter Powerstroke Diesel
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07-08-2011, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Arkansas
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I have a Curt Q5 20K. Highly recomend it!
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Jordan (Our daughter)
Kitty & Elmore (Our 2 dumped cats)
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2009 Jayco Designer 37RLQS
2011 GMC Denali 3500 Duramax Crew Cab 4X4 Dually
20K Curt Q5 hitch
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07-08-2011, 01:41 PM
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Location: New York
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Shorty, there is such a hitch and it's made by hidden hitch. See below for the specs. The problem with this is that you need to buy an adapter in order to hitch to your kingpin. Personally I think there could be a great deal of stress between the two points just based on the way they are attached. It could spell a recipie for disaster and could be the weakest point in your setup. If it fails upon an impact that camper is coming through your cab. Probally the reason not many of us use them. Like mentioned above the rails are permanent and the hitches come out with the removal of four pins. Sure you have about an inch of bar you need to clear but you hardly notice them. Also when you get your new setup go with the new custom kits for your vehicle. Better attachments underneath. I may upgrade my old 5 year old mounts next year due to some rusting occuring.
FOLD DOWN GOOSENECK HITCH
GOOSENECK FOLDING BALL HITCHES come with a 2 5/16" Chrome Ball,
Hardware Kit, Mounting Template and Installation Instructions.
It has a locking collar that secures the ball from moving due to vibration
etc. When not in use, lift the locking collar and retract the ball.
25,000 lbs. GROSS TOWING WEIGHT, 6,250 lbs. MAX. VERTICAL LOAD
12.5W x 14L
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2014 375 BHFS Eagle Premier
2014 Ram 3500 Longhorn DRW CC
6.7 CTD, Aisin, 4.10's
Yamaha EF3000iSEB
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07-08-2011, 06:57 PM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by newleaf
We have an Eagle 351 RLTS on order that we will be hitching to a Ford F250. Trying to decide between a 16K and 20K towing capacity hitch. Suggestions or experiences that might be helpful are appreciated.
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I pull a 35 foot Travel Supreme 5th wheel (12,000 lbs empty) with a Reese 16K and have a 5th Airbourne extended pin on the RV which has an air bag and a shock absorber inside. Eliminates a lot of the bouncing and chucking when pulling. I also have Firestone air bags on my F250 Super Duty Diesel.
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07-09-2011, 09:02 PM
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Senior Member
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I have a B&W Turnover Ball hitch in the bed of my truck. I also bought the B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch. It is rated at 18,000 lbs. The gooseneck ball hitch can turnover so that the truck bed is completely clear. You can also take out the gooseneck ball hitch, and install the Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch into the same location. Best of all worlds: clean bed, gooseneck ball, or fifth wheel hitch. See www.turnoverball.com for more details.
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07-12-2011, 06:16 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Oklahoma panhandle
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Thanks to this thread, I've been looking at other RVers hitches. Saw on last weekend I like. It is a Hensley Trailer Saver TS3. Removes with 4 pins leaving two rails in the bed. I think I could live with that. What I liked about the hitch is it oscillates both directions, plus it closes on the king pin like a 18wheeler. Anyone had any experience with it?
Shorty
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07-13-2011, 02:10 PM
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Junior Member
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Thank you all. We are the OP and we have bought a Curt Q20. Now all we need is the RV!
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"Life is a grand adventure... or nothing." (Helen Keller)
'11 Ford F250
'12 Eagle 351 RLTS
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