5th wheel hitch capacity
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5th wheel hitch capacity
Need opinions and advice. No idea of make/model/size 5th wheel we're going to buy yet, but need to get a hitch setup first. Should I get more than I need, i.e. 16K hitch or higher.
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I would suggest Torklift’s SuperHitch towing line. Our hitches and towing equipment are the safest in the industry and most applications are no-drill. With a dual receiver and reinforced hitch pin locations, you can easily tow high capacities with no problem. 
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Sheryl,
I looked at your website before and can find nothing that accomodates a 5th wheel trailer.. Now maybe I'm not the sharpest pencil in the box, but if you were to provide a direct link that shows the mounting system and plate that fit in the bed of a truck, you may bring your company a little more business..
All I am able to find is receiver style (aka bumper pull) hitches and weight distribution bars..
I looked at your website before and can find nothing that accomodates a 5th wheel trailer.. Now maybe I'm not the sharpest pencil in the box, but if you were to provide a direct link that shows the mounting system and plate that fit in the bed of a truck, you may bring your company a little more business..
All I am able to find is receiver style (aka bumper pull) hitches and weight distribution bars..
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Oh my gosh, I completely misread that - I am so sorry! We don't actually have 5th wheel applications. We only offer receiver hitches rated up to 30,000lbs. For a 5th wheel hitch I would recommend checking out B&W hitches.
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How big a fiver are you considering? You want something that will handle more than you are pulling, but there is no need to go crazy with this.
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I have a 16k hitch for my 15.5 fifth wheel. I surely wouldn't buy something smaller than the rated trailer.
I almost think you're putting the cart before the horse if I can use that pun.
Get a better idea of what size you want to buy, trailer weight, the trucks capacity, etc before doing it more then once.
I almost think you're putting the cart before the horse if I can use that pun.
Get a better idea of what size you want to buy, trailer weight, the trucks capacity, etc before doing it more then once.
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Steve, something in the line of a Columbus 5th wheel 37.4 ft. Dry weight is 10K, max about 13K. Palomino RV - Manufacturer of Quaility RVs since 1968
Would a 16K hitch be all I need or higher?
Would a 16K hitch be all I need or higher?
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I tend to agree that it doesn't make sense to go crazy. But the only hitch offered by Ford goes all the way up to the rated capacity of the truck. It shouldn't hurt to have MORE than what you actually need in this case. Or am I somehow mistaken?
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Chris - take a look at this new Anderson 5th wheel hitch..... on your truck - do you have any holes already drilled for ANY type of hitch?
Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection
I installed one on my F250 and really liked what it did for me! Rating goes up to 25,000 I believe. I couldn't believe the difference between this and the old Reese I had!
Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection
I installed one on my F250 and really liked what it did for me! Rating goes up to 25,000 I believe. I couldn't believe the difference between this and the old Reese I had!
