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Old 06-23-2018, 09:52 AM   #1
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Help,I need a hitch

We're trading our TT on a 28.5 RSTS and I know less than nothing about
fifth wheel hitches.We're towing with a 2016 chev 3500hd 6.5 ft. box.
Do I absolutely need a slider? my dealer suggested a pro-series 16k.
I'm thinking more like BW patriot 16k. any pros,cons.dos,donts or advice?
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Old 06-23-2018, 10:28 AM   #2
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I have a Reese Pro Series 20K and am happy with it. I had a RAM 2500 with a 6.5’ box when we had our Eagle, and though I had a slider, never needed it.

I’ve heard great things about the B&W hitches, and would strongly consider one if I ever had to replace the Reese
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Old 06-23-2018, 11:11 AM   #3
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Thanks for the input Robkelly,exactly the kind of real life experience I was hoping for.
They will install the patriot for $250 more than the pro-series.seems like the way to
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I've got the Patriot and have been very happy with it. Similar truck bed and trailer nose.
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Thanks Tex,any issues getting your camper level?
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Old 06-24-2018, 06:21 PM   #6
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Pullrite superglide. No worries about turns
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After trying Reese and Curt with a few different trailers over the years we went to a Patriot 18K and were amazed at the difference in quality of hitch and ride.
My vote...B&W hands down.
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We tow our 28.5 RSTS with our F250. It has the 6.5’ bed and we don’t use a slider. So far, we haven’t encountered any place we couldn’t get into.
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Pullrite superglide. No worries about turns

If I didn't have this hitch, my cab would have been toast by now.
I can't judge the others, but this works really well or me.
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I use an Andersen Ultimate hitch and can easily make a 90 degree turn and not hit my cab. Weighs 40 lbs and pulls great, no chucking.

I have a 6.5 foot bed on my GMC.
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I have a B&W Companion (non-sliding) in our short bed Ford. My insurance co. Paid about $500 for me to learn a slider would have been a good idea. I still have that setup but use caution when making tight turns. I think the hitch is great and only blame myself for the broken rear window.
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I have the B&w companion with manual slide in my 2500hd.Rarely have to use the slide. Love the hookup
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I use an Andersen Ultimate hitch and can easily make a 90 degree turn and not hit my cab. Weighs 40 lbs and pulls great, no chucking.

I have a 6.5 foot bed on my GMC.
X2 on the Andersen Ultimate. Only weights 40 lbs. too!

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