Propride Hitch
Cargo Master
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My setup was heavy, but I don't think it weighed 240 lbs. Either way, it was certainly worth it for a 1/2 ton truck.
More tips:
1. Get a strong low-geared drill (I liked my 20V Dewalt) and a deep socket that fits the jacks.
2. Once you set the jacks where you like them, put tape or paint on the inner tube of the jack so you can quickly see where to set them in the future.
3. I used a cable tie, to hold the chains out of the way at the bottom of the pivot head. They would hit first when turning very tight otherwise, denting the plate near the attachment point.
4. I sprayed the stinger with teflon spray once or twice a year to make unhooking easier. Lubricated without being dirty.
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: East of LA
I tried using same setup as with prior truck, found that weight distribution was too overkill and I had a lot of porpoising on the road. On my return trip, I dialed in just a slight amount of weight distribution (almost nothing, just enough lift to firm up the bars) and it was tremendously better. I will add a bit more weight to front of trailer and take to scales to figure out the best load setup and weight distribution.
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From: Colorado
I have a 3P on my 37' Forest River Vibe 308BHS that I tow with my current 16' F150 (Platinum FX4, Max Tow). I take delivery on my ordered 17' F350 Platinum CCSB 6.7/HD Front Suspension in about 2 weeks. I'm curious (whether Gary 5th Wheel or others) how much you had to drop the bar due to the height of the Super Duty? I know it will sit a lot higher at the receiver than my F150 does...and by looking at it (see attached of my current bar setup - right side of course is stinger that goes into trailer hitch head, left is receiver end), I'm almost guessing I'll have to flip the receiver bar upside down to drop the stinger....? I'll measure it all out, but just curious what others have done. I know the trailer tongue height will vary depending on model too...
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From: Florida
54LFL,
Before going to a 5th wheel I also went from a 2016 F150 to a F350 SRW (17 Lariat CCSB 6.7/HD front springs) towing a 36 ft travel trailer with a ProPride.
Below are pictures of my stinger with both the 150 and 350. From my pictures it looks like my F150 setup was the same as yours.
When I went to a 350 i had to flip the stinger and drop the receiver as you see in the pictures. The pix WITHOUT the trailer attached is how I had it set up for the F350.
Another thing I needed to do was remove all washers behind the half moon hard point and slightly file down the contact point of hard point to allow the stinger angle to properly line up with the trailer side. Before filing the hard point the stinger wouldn't slide into the trailer side properly. It was angled up.
Another thing to add, when I traded in the TT I towed it to the dealership using my BlueOx, not the ProPride. That 50 mile trip on the interstate surprisingly had no sway or problem being passed by 18 wheelers as my F150 had. The bigger truck didn't need the ProPride. I returned the ProPride under their 60 day return policy. It just cost me shipping both ways, almost $400. The hitch was 220 lbs.
Click For Full-Size Image.
Before going to a 5th wheel I also went from a 2016 F150 to a F350 SRW (17 Lariat CCSB 6.7/HD front springs) towing a 36 ft travel trailer with a ProPride.
Below are pictures of my stinger with both the 150 and 350. From my pictures it looks like my F150 setup was the same as yours.
When I went to a 350 i had to flip the stinger and drop the receiver as you see in the pictures. The pix WITHOUT the trailer attached is how I had it set up for the F350.
Another thing I needed to do was remove all washers behind the half moon hard point and slightly file down the contact point of hard point to allow the stinger angle to properly line up with the trailer side. Before filing the hard point the stinger wouldn't slide into the trailer side properly. It was angled up.
Another thing to add, when I traded in the TT I towed it to the dealership using my BlueOx, not the ProPride. That 50 mile trip on the interstate surprisingly had no sway or problem being passed by 18 wheelers as my F150 had. The bigger truck didn't need the ProPride. I returned the ProPride under their 60 day return policy. It just cost me shipping both ways, almost $400. The hitch was 220 lbs.
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Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Colorado
54LFL,
Before going to a 5th wheel I also went from a 2016 F150 to a F350 SRW (17 Lariat CCSB 6.7/HD front springs) towing a 36 ft travel trailer with a ProPride.
Below are pictures of my stinger with both the 150 and 350. From my pictures it looks like my F150 setup was the same as yours.
When I went to a 350 i had to flip the stinger and drop the receiver as you see in the pictures. The pix WITHOUT the trailer attached is how I had it set up for the F350.
Another thing I needed to do was remove all washers behind the half moon hard point and slightly file down the contact point of hard point to allow the stinger angle to properly line up with the trailer side. Before filing the hard point the stinger wouldn't slide into the trailer side properly. It was angled up.
Another thing to add, when I traded in the TT I towed it to the dealership using my BlueOx, not the ProPride. That 50 mile trip on the interstate surprisingly had no sway or problem being passed by 18 wheelers as my F150 had. The bigger truck didn't need the ProPride. I returned the ProPride under their 60 day return policy. It just cost me shipping both ways, almost $400. The hitch was 220 lbs.
Click For Full-Size Image.
Before going to a 5th wheel I also went from a 2016 F150 to a F350 SRW (17 Lariat CCSB 6.7/HD front springs) towing a 36 ft travel trailer with a ProPride.
Below are pictures of my stinger with both the 150 and 350. From my pictures it looks like my F150 setup was the same as yours.
When I went to a 350 i had to flip the stinger and drop the receiver as you see in the pictures. The pix WITHOUT the trailer attached is how I had it set up for the F350.
Another thing I needed to do was remove all washers behind the half moon hard point and slightly file down the contact point of hard point to allow the stinger angle to properly line up with the trailer side. Before filing the hard point the stinger wouldn't slide into the trailer side properly. It was angled up.
Another thing to add, when I traded in the TT I towed it to the dealership using my BlueOx, not the ProPride. That 50 mile trip on the interstate surprisingly had no sway or problem being passed by 18 wheelers as my F150 had. The bigger truck didn't need the ProPride. I returned the ProPride under their 60 day return policy. It just cost me shipping both ways, almost $400. The hitch was 220 lbs.
Funny...I was wondering the same on the NEED for this awesome hitch now. I'm beyond the return phase, but thought about selling it. Then again, I'd probably get $1500, then still have to buy a $600 Blu Ox or Equilizer. Not sure if it's worth it. I haven't had to take my trailer in for warranty work, and am worried about that with the 3P....and still getting used to the hitching/unhitching on uneven ground - which would also be much easier with a traditional ball/coupler setup. I don't know yet...
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Talk about apples to apples...thanks for sharing...thats great info!
Funny...I was wondering the same on the NEED for this awesome hitch now. I'm beyond the return phase, but thought about selling it. Then again, I'd probably get $1500, then still have to buy a $600 Blu Ox or Equilizer. Not sure if it's worth it. I haven't had to take my trailer in for warranty work, and am worried about that with the 3P....and still getting used to the hitching/unhitching on uneven ground - which would also be much easier with a traditional ball/coupler setup. I don't know yet...
Funny...I was wondering the same on the NEED for this awesome hitch now. I'm beyond the return phase, but thought about selling it. Then again, I'd probably get $1500, then still have to buy a $600 Blu Ox or Equilizer. Not sure if it's worth it. I haven't had to take my trailer in for warranty work, and am worried about that with the 3P....and still getting used to the hitching/unhitching on uneven ground - which would also be much easier with a traditional ball/coupler setup. I don't know yet...
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,818
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From: Florida
My new set up for the 350 is the same as those pictured above. I have towed my 40 foot travel trailer without it and although I would not say that the 350 "needs" a Propride, there is no doubt that the towing experience is much better with it. Just really like that hitch.
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 162
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From: Scoudouc N.B
I used a Propride hitch for 3 summers before getting my fifth wheel, great product but the service that everyone raves about was lacking in my experience.
I ordered a cover with mine, they told me it was backordered and never offered to refund me my money - countless attempts were made to reach them with no success.
To this day I have no cover and never got my money back.
I believe in this type of hitch and frankly would give my business to Hensley instead because of my sales experience.
I ordered a cover with mine, they told me it was backordered and never offered to refund me my money - countless attempts were made to reach them with no success.
To this day I have no cover and never got my money back.
I believe in this type of hitch and frankly would give my business to Hensley instead because of my sales experience.
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