Ramrod79 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Which fifth wheel hitch are you guys using in the factory OEM mounts? I picked up a 20k lb B&W to fit the puck mount system in my new truck. The hitch was only used a couple times and I got a great price for it compared to paying new, about $600 less than a new one in Canada. I was only able to get one arm latched on either side for the ride home, adjusted them when I got home and had a nice warm garage to do it in. Now I just need to sell my above bed rail mount hitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I have the same hitch and love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsekc Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 New to 5th wheel towing. Is the sliding hitch a necessity with a 6 1/2' bed as some say, or will a stationary hitch work OK? Thx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod79 Posted December 2, 2019 Author Share Posted December 2, 2019 I had a 6 3/4’ bed and used my reese revolution pin box in the unlocked and locked position, unlocked it wasn’t even close to the cab at 90 degrees. With it locked it was uncomfortably close to the cab at 90 degrees. The only time I was ever at 90 degrees is when I checked to see how close it would be to the cab. I now have a long box(I wanted it for the larger fuel tank) so it won’t be an issue. To answer your question I never needed a sliding hitch but I’m sure others have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted December 2, 2019 Share Posted December 2, 2019 I don't have a slider and have been in a few tight spots and haven't needed it. Just watch your RV/cab clearance and you'll be fine without. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford truck guy Posted January 17, 2020 Share Posted January 17, 2020 (edited) I just ordered my 20K B & W.. I have a 20K ( 4400) Pullrite Superglide that was purchased new in March of 2018 that I will now start to try and sell... Edited January 30, 2020 by Ford truck guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod79 Posted January 18, 2020 Author Share Posted January 18, 2020 Good luck selling yours, I haven’t had any luck selling my 16k B&W hitch yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHaulTransport Posted February 6, 2020 Share Posted February 6, 2020 I like the jaws of a Pullrite better than the B&W, although I;ve never heard of a failure from either of them. Plus, the plate is very easy to separate from the base when lifting that heavy steel out of the bed. Not sure about the B&W, never owned one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod79 Posted February 7, 2020 Author Share Posted February 7, 2020 I finally sold my 16k. lb hitch. It worked great and the head easily removed as well making it easier to move around in two pieces. I feel like the base on my new to me 20K lb puck mount B&W hitch is lighter, but the head is much heavier and you have a pin on each side that needs to be removed to take the head off versus just lifting the handles and removing the head on the smaller hitch. Still have at least a couple months before I get to try pulling with the new truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod79 Posted June 14, 2020 Author Share Posted June 14, 2020 Pretty happy with the new hitch, no issue connecting or disconnecting from the trailer. Also no chucking or unwanted noises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufwand Posted June 23, 2020 Share Posted June 23, 2020 Anyone have direct experience with the Andersen Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection? I've heard good things about them but wanted to talk to someone with direct experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluger Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 My brother-in-law did a gooseneck conversion on his 5th wheel camper since he already tows various gooseneck farm trailers. The more I read up on it the more I liked it. I've got a 2020 F350 PSD on order to replace my treed 2011 F250 PSD and plan on upgrading from a travel trailer to a 5th wheel camper once the truck arrives. Also plan on converting the camper to gooseneck, probably with the Reese goose box. I can't find any real drawbacks from those using them and getting the bed of the truck back is a major benefit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramrod79 Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 First year with the new truck and new B&W 20k hitch, both worked great, the only thing I don’t like about this hitch is the lack of adjustments. My 16k B&W which had at least double the adjustability. I am now not able to open the front storage on my fifth wheel all the way which can be a bit of a pain, this is also partially due to the tailgate being so deep at the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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