New 5th wheel
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Tuned
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New 5th wheel
Hey guys, new to the 5th wheel world looking for some advice. Have a 19 f450 new rv is a Alpine 3700fl. Hitch recommendations. I don't need the best but a want a good one. Thanks in advance!!
Junior User
Joined: Oct 2018
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From: Georgia
I say skip the hitch and replace the king pin on the fifth wheel with a Reese goosebox. Removing and storing a gooseball is a lot easier that a fifth wheel hitch. I have a goosebox and I really like it.
Tuned
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Same here and more bed room.
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Laughing Gas
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I really like their construction and USA factory location, so I went with a B&W Companion for my 10K gross fifth wheel. Not as light weight as an Anderson or Goosebox system, but it easily breaks down into two 75 pound pieces that I can still handle by myself when I need a clean truck bed.
PSA on the B&W Companion. B&W does NOT allow it to be used with a locking wedge and rotating pinbox system (ie Reese Sidewinder or Lippert Turning Point) IF the hitch is connected to the truck with a single point (gooseball) connection. After a brief panic attack and call to B&W, I discovered you CAN use it with a locking wedge and rotating pinbox system, as long as the hitch is connected to the truck with a four point (factory puck) connection.
Good luck!!
PSA on the B&W Companion. B&W does NOT allow it to be used with a locking wedge and rotating pinbox system (ie Reese Sidewinder or Lippert Turning Point) IF the hitch is connected to the truck with a single point (gooseball) connection. After a brief panic attack and call to B&W, I discovered you CAN use it with a locking wedge and rotating pinbox system, as long as the hitch is connected to the truck with a four point (factory puck) connection.
Good luck!!
Laughing Gas
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We have as well. Sometimes just walking around and seeing more and more 5ers with the Reese Goosebox. Haven't heard anyone complain about them, but have had several questions from traditional hitch owners about the hitch up, ride and chucking.
Cargo Master
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If only using the fiver sometimes but wanting to have the bed clear for other uses then I lean toward something like a goose box for ease in clearing the truck bed.
Doesn't hurt to double check if your camper is okay with being switched to a goose box before making the switch.
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