TonyS Posted August 21, 2022 Share Posted August 21, 2022 I have 2022 F350 Platinum Short Box and bought a 2023 Solitude 310GK 5th wheel So many 5th wheel hitch options B&W has the Companion with turnoverball and Patriot - sliders available too and have to activate manually Demco has the autoslide so no need to get out the truck So looking at these 2 options Wondering if anyone has any experience in this area as I have none - I have been a bumper pull guy till now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecalculatingRoute Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Had a Reese Goosebox installed on my Grand Design 5th wheel and the B&W turnover hitch installed on my 2019 F250. Whenever my new F250 arrives, i'll get the B&W installed again. While it takes an extra one or two minutes to hook up, i get full use of my bed when I am not towing my 5th wheel. Would highly recommend! https://www.reeseprod.com/products/pin-boxes/goose-box https://www.bwtrailerhitches.com/product/turnoverball-gooseneck-hitch Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash76_ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 If you are looking to get the turnoverball and the companion hitch, do you still need the OEM 5th wheel option or not? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers09 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I tow a 41' Redwood Front Living 5'er. I have the 5th wheel prep, so use the Reese Elite 25K. From sitting in the garage, it is installed in the bed in under 2 minutes. Takes the same time to remove and return to the garage. When not in the truck, the bed is as it was upon delivery. Hook up and disconnect is easy. Have used this on 3 trucks over 10 yrs. Can't comment on sliders, as I only purchase long boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecalculatingRoute Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 No, the B&W turnover provides that. If you already have the OEM you can just use the Reese Goosebox.. I did order the OEM and was going to just use that but it was "causing delays" on the build of the truck so I took it off and will get the B&W in place of it. The only real value add to me is B&W makes a 4" offset which gives you a little bit more room for the 5th wheel vs. I couldn't find one that would work for the OEM that showed an offset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecalculatingRoute Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 26 minutes ago, Rangers09 said: I tow a 41' Redwood Front Living 5'er. I have the 5th wheel prep, so use the Reese Elite 25K. From sitting in the garage, it is installed in the bed in under 2 minutes. Takes the same time to remove and return to the garage. When not in the truck, the bed is as it was upon delivery. Hook up and disconnect is easy. Have used this on 3 trucks over 10 yrs. Can't comment on sliders, as I only purchase long boxes. It looks like the weight on the Elite 25k is 151lbs though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kash76_ Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 Thanks for the responses! How much does the BW weigh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyS Posted August 22, 2022 Author Share Posted August 22, 2022 (edited) Any comments on whether I should get the slider or not - 6.75 ft short box f350 I like the idea of the turnover ball and companion Any comments on the Demco autoslide as far as weight and eaze to remove so you have your full box use The pin weight is 2250 dry and the payload of the truck is 3250 lbs Edited August 22, 2022 by TonyS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I use a non-sliding B&W hitch in my 6.75' bed F350. I've been in a few tight spots, but as long as you keep a close eye on the front of the fiver/cab area, no concerns or needs for a slider. Just my opinion. There have been guys that have busted out their back window or dented their cab, I just use my bed quite a bit, and I can remove the B&W myself (the head comes off the base, with each piece being 75 ish lbs). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
River Wild Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I just got rid of my 5er and I had the B&W with the B&W turnover ball hitch. I also use my bed a lot so I was constantly put that hitch in and out. Not a huge deal since I have a tractor with forks and just used a pallet to move it around. The B&W 5th wheel hitch was great and imo better than most as the jaws easily opened and closed and was easy to see if you were locked. I watched many others struggle with other hitches. That said if I ever go back to a 5er, I'll only have a Goose box. Pretty easy to just remove a ball to have my bed back. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers09 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 12 hours ago, RecalculatingRoute said: It looks like the weight on the Elite 25k is 151lbs though? Yes, it's heavy. I have our son or SIL do the heavy lifting these days. It also comes apart in 2 pieces, which is easier to lift. Takes about an extra minute to install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckstop515 Posted August 22, 2022 Share Posted August 22, 2022 I have the b&w turn over hitch and the b&w companion non slider 5th wheel. These are installed on my 22 f250. My truck is the 6.75 box and Im pulling a 22 jayco eagle ht trailer. I have experienced no issues backing into tight camping spots. I see no reason for a slider at least in my case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Does anyone have fords 32K fifth wheel hitch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob R Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 When I had my shortbed F350 I useda Pullrite Auto slide 24K. It is heavy but comes out in pieces. Now that I have a longbox I am going to swap out to a Reese Goosebox. If you know of anyone who wants to travel to southern NV I can make a killer deal on the autoslide. bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingerlakes Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 10 hours ago, Lima said: Does anyone have fords 32K fifth wheel hitch? Yes, I have the Ford 32K hitch (Reese) in our F450. Previous truck was F350 short bed with slider that we NEVER needed to move. Just had keep track of cab clearance when making a sharp turn. Had the F350 for 12 years, never a problem. 32K hitch is heavy but don't use the truck for much other than towing, so hitch stays in. One important thing to note- the hitch was already in the puks when we took delivery, BUT, nothing was tightened to spec. So be sure to check your factory installed hitches before towing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lima Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thanks for the reply! We will check the specs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traveldawg Posted September 17, 2022 Share Posted September 17, 2022 On 8/21/2022 at 11:11 PM, TonyS said: Any comments on whether I should get the slider or not - 6.75 ft short box f350 I like the idea of the turnover ball and companion Any comments on the Demco autoslide as far as weight and eaze to remove so you have your full box use The pin weight is 2250 dry and the payload of the truck is 3250 lbs You should get a slider. Anything else limits you, especially on a wide bodied Solitude. Listen to all the others without sliders - they all say 'I can turn far enough' but they all add that they can't turn all the way (up to a 90 degree turn); and they all add that I have to keep an eye on....... I've had 2 auto sliders in my short beds. First the Pullrite and then the Demco auto slider Hijacker. The proper substitute for a non slider is a long bed truck. So now I have a long bed with a Reese Goosebox. With an auto slider you never have to get out of the truck to make adjustments - just back up or make that U-turn without interruption. My DEMCO is now sitting idle stored in the garage. Not sure why I don't just scrap it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH_Bulldog Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) On 8/21/2022 at 7:04 PM, TonyS said: I have 2022 F350 Platinum Short Box and bought a 2023 Solitude 310GK 5th wheel So many 5th wheel hitch options B&W has the Companion with turnoverball and Patriot - sliders available too and have to activate manually Demco has the autoslide so no need to get out the truck So looking at these 2 options Wondering if anyone has any experience in this area as I have none - I have been a bumper pull guy till now I added a B&W turnover ball and B&W Companion hitch to the truck (I didn’t have the 5th wheel prep). My Grand Design Reflection uses the Turning Point pin box which shifts the pivot point back and eliminates the need for a sliding hitch. The hitch is easy to remove and leaves the bed clean and flat. My brother just bought a new 5th wheel and went with the turnover ball paired with the Andersen Ultimate hitch. I would stay away from any goose box adapters because LCI (they make most travel trailer frames) has not been accepting any frame or trailer sidewall warranty claims starting last year since the goose box adapter adds stress to the trailer frame in the wrong places. Edited September 22, 2022 by NH_Bulldog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RecalculatingRoute Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 (edited) I am like 99% sure the LCI fully supports the Reese Goosebox solution. I think the Anderson which you talked about doesn’t have formal support of LCI https://www.etrailer.com/question-491619.html Edited September 22, 2022 by RecalculatingRoute Added link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
road turtle Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 IMHO, Anderson hitches are not structurally sound. Internet is full of photos of broken, collapsed, or otherwise seriously damaged hitches. My B&W hitch is heavy, but it's not going anywhere in an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers09 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 3 hours ago, road turtle said: IMHO, Anderson hitches are not structurally sound. Internet is full of photos of broken, collapsed, or otherwise seriously damaged hitches. My B&W hitch is heavy, but it's not going anywhere in an accident. My thoughts exactly. When I am towing 16,500 lbs, I want the connection to the truck to be substantial. My Reese Elite 25K is also heavy, but similar to your B&W, it isn't going anywhere in an accident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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