Tyro2u
Lethbridge, Alberta
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I will probably be getting a f450 and hauling a 16000- 19000lb trailer with about a 3000 lb hitch weight. Is there one brand of hitch that may be better than others?
40ft Class A DP
400hp Cummins
3 slides
full timer
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Rawhyde
Ohio
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My trailer scales around 17,500 with a 4,000 pin.
I really like my Reese Signature Series 24K.
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donn0128
Pronounced Ore-gun
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Everybody will tell you that theirs is the best. Personally I have not seen two cents difference in any of them. I like mine because there is adjustments for slack in the pin and that I can locate the handle so I can close my cover. As for the 3000 pin weight? Who's guess is that? A 19000 GVWR fiver will have a pin weight right around 4000 pounds not 3000 pounds. So be very careful to pick a hitch with sufficient capacity.
Donn
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Vulcaneer
Northern New England
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Most major brand name 5W hitches with adequate weight rating will be good. But I would be sure to pick one of them that you can get excellent service from local dealer in your area and/or the manufacturer. A good nearby dealer is a must. And a hitch that will remove easily and completely from truck bed.
If short bed, I can recommend the Pullrite Superglide. Can't beat the convenience for a slide hitch. And I like the jaw system they use, in the Superglide or Super 5th hitches.
2006 F350 V10 4X4 SC SB SRW 4.30 22,500 GCWR
Keystone Sprinter 33'9" 12,500 GVWR
Pullrite Super Glide 18K
Super Duty, Super Cab, SuperGlide
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krz71
Michigan
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I to use a Pull rite superfifth hitch. 20K. I picked it because of the jaw locking mechanism. I pull 14,000lbs with 3000# hitch weight. Its a heavy unit to remove from the truck, but mine stays installed all summer and only comes out in the winter. No problems, love it.
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rseymour21
Dallas
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krz71, Why do you remove your hitch in the winter? Just wondering? Thanks, Ru
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cdesero
Port Huron Michigan
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pull-rite best tolerances on the locking jaw.
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THE BIGPUNN
west michigan
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stick with name brand and you'll be ok. reese, drawtite, pull rite, husky to name a few.
07 Chevy 2500HD D-Max!
05 Forest River Wildcat 31 QBH
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flhtse05
Pace, Florida
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I've only used one brand, Pullrite but it's a great product and thier customer service is excellent.
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