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09-21-2019, 04:13 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
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5th wheel hitch
What is the best hitch to get?
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09-21-2019, 05:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Magnolia
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That’s like asking what’s the best truck or what’s truck or what’s the best motor oil. Lol.
Trailer Saver hitch is the best, but it’s the most expensive and probably the heaviest.
The best bang for the buck is probably B&W.
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2016 North Point 377 RLBH, with a few mods, disc brakes, shocks, Sailun g rated tires, wet bolts
2014 Ford F350 Platinum sold
2017 Ford F350 Lariat, CC, 6.7PSD, DRW, Trailer Saver BD3 hitch
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09-21-2019, 05:43 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Lubbock
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I have had a Kurt, B&W and a Trailer Saver. The Trailer Saver was the most expensive and heaviest. But does provide the smoothest ride. I've had it now for over two years. And the wife no longer complains about not being able to read while on the road. It depends on your needs, or course. If your doing mostly weekend camping and taking shorter trips, another, less expensive model might be better for you. But for us, nothing makes the drive smoother than the Trailer Saver, which really helps on long hauls like we often take.
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2015 Eagle 323 LKTS
2018 GMC Duramax 3500
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09-21-2019, 05:49 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Port Huron, Mi
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I had a Curt Q20 on rails and currently have a B&W. Both hitches are great hitches. I liked the way the pulled and coupled and uncoupled. Curt supplies hitches for GM trucks and you can get them right there at the dealer.
Imo, either one you cant go wrong.
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09-21-2019, 06:05 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Peachtree City
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The answer also depends on your truck. If you have a 1 ton with an 8 ft bed then your options are wide open. If you have a 3/4 ton with a short bed (and some beds are shorter than others) then your choices get narrower.
I did a lot of research before choosing my hitch, the Super Ride by Blue Ox. It “slides” back for tight turns, it fits the B&W turnover ball, and weighs less than a B&W Companion. Perfect for my F250 short bed.
Good luck hitch hunting!
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2020 Eagle 321RSTS
2006 F250 CC SB Lariat FX4
Dealerproofed by Powerstroke Specialties
Air Lift Loadlifter 5000 Airbags | Blue Ox Super Ride hitch
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09-21-2019, 06:18 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: McCalla, AL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnolia Tom
That’s like asking what’s the best truck or what’s truck or what’s the best motor oil. Lol.
Trailer Saver hitch is the best, but it’s the most expensive and probably the heaviest.
The best bang for the buck is probably B&W.
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I Concur.
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09-21-2019, 06:41 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Natalbany Creek Campground, Amite City, LA
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I've been very pleased with my B&W Companion. However it is very heavy......about 250 lbs. Just to take the head off for lubricating is a back breaker. But it is a beast!
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AL & JANET KRUEBBE
2019 PINNACLE 37RLWS
2018 NORTH POINT 315RLTS (TRADED)
2017 RAM 3500 DRW DIESEL/AISIN 4.10 AIR BAGS
B&W COMPANION TURN OVER BALL HITCH
Formerly from Sequim, WA
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09-21-2019, 07:31 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Duxbury
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Another vote for the B&W - love it, especially when compared to my previous Reese hitch.
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Rob & Kelly, Bella & Brady (Miniature Schnauzers)
2022 Eagle HT 28.5RSTS
2017 RAM 3500 SRW CTD/AISIN CC LB
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09-21-2019, 08:37 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Picayune
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Love my B&W Companion hitch. Much easier to get out and put in the truck than my old Reese 16k rail mounted hitch.
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Charlie & Lizzie the Mini Dachshunds
2008 Jayco Eagle Super Lite 30.5 RLS
2015 F350 Lariet Crew Cab Long Bed 6.7 Diesel B&W Companion Hitch
24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not.
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09-21-2019, 11:32 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Howell, MI
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Have been towing a 5th wheel since 2001. Have used 2 different Reese hitches and now the Trailer Saver. Pricey, even though I got mine used, but don't think I would ever tow with anything else.
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2018 Pinnacle 36 KPTS, MorRyde 8K IS Suspension, Disc Brakes
2022 F-350 Dually, Diesel, Hensley BD5 Trailer Saver hitch.
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09-21-2019, 10:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Lakewood, WA.
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I have good luck with my B&W Companion hitch and this one I can move it, I take it out in two pieces but hey life is good.
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2023 Jayco North Point 310RLTS
2022 GMC Denali Ultimate DRW
Retired Army MSG
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