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red_neck_camper

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Posted: 05/13/08 10:36am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

The one decision you need to make is do you want to be able to take the hitch out and have a clean bed to haul stuff (in other words, no bed rails permanently mounted). Its cheaper to have the above-bed rails. I have the Reese 18K Signature hitch with the under-bed mounted rails. When the hitch is out, only 4 "pucks" ramain that stick up about one-fouth of an inch. Other solutions (B&W) leave nothing sticking up. Of course, you will pay more for this capability and the install is more difficult.

Ken


2007 FORD F-350 4WD SC Longbed, 6.0L Powerstroke, Reese Signature Series 18K hitch.
2007 Keystone Montana Mountaineer 342PHT


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Posted: 05/13/08 10:59am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I personally like the Hijacker best of all. The are made in Canada, so I don't think you would have a hard time finding one. Make sure you look at one b/f settling on a hitch. Go to www.hijacker.com and check them out.


Drew, Lora & our boys
2007 Chevy Silverado 2500HD CC, 4x4, Duramax w/Allison, and Timbrens
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2007 Cougar 289 BHS
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roman traveler

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Posted: 05/13/08 04:09pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

outdoorsman2007 wrote:

Reese 18K Select Plus - no slider needed.


I agree, best hitch I've had, although I have to beleive they are all pretty good.

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I'd suggest making sure the one you get pivots in all four direction (front, back, left, right) and moves up/down for height adjustment. Reese Signature series does, but not all Reese do.

rich and char

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Posted: 05/14/08 05:24am Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

PullRite Super 5th,


1-Beautiful wife
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alibatesknapper

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I'm with 08f450psd get one that pivots all four directions. Sure helps when unhooking in unlevel spots.


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