martinfiddler1
illinois
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Bought a 2500 Silverado Diesel LTZ long bed to pull a Chapparel Lite 275RLS. a 29.5 foot 5th wheel around 7700 / and 10,200. Well within a 2500 power. What hitch situation would deserve to be on this rig.... I need portable generators also, and know nothing about these rigs other than pulling a popup 12' Jayco around twenty years ago...
thanks for your consideration...
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Markrving
Byers, Colorado
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Hi there!
My recommendation is B & W Patriot.
Enjoy and happy camping. 
2010 Montana 3150. Chevrolet 2006 Duramax 2500 long bed 4x4 Michelin. B & W Companion. Goodyear Marathon Chinese Bombs gone, New B.F. Goodrich Commercial LT. Mark Allen
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WellShooter2
West Texas
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I have the B&W Companion. Anything by B&W is excellent equipment.
2008 2500HD D/A
2008 Keystone Challenger
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hone eagle
essex ontario canada
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Buy the hitch for your next trailer,cheaper in the long run.
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Jim Cindy
Northcentral, PA
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2x what hone eagle is telling you, don't buy the bare minimum hitch for you 5th. Go a least one step up. RV's are like boats, they tend to grow. Upgrade now is much cheaper than a total replacement in a couple of years.
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Farmer David
Mattoon, ILL.
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Another B&W fan it will be a heavier hitch than you need right now but will allow you to get a bigger trailer in the future if you desire.
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craig7h
Marion, Iowa
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I am a fan of the Curt Q20 hitch. Well built and easy to remove if needed. Seeing that you have a long bed your open to many choices. But like others have said go for the larger hitch think ahead.
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Cummins12V98
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B&W for sure. One inch thick jaws. When you lock the handle YOU ARE LATCHED NO QUESTION. Never seen a damaged bed with a B&W, lots of Reese and RBW.
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vietvet66-67
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Times 2 on the Curt Q20, it is one great hitch. Get it on Amazon now for $653.53 with rails and all hardware + free shipping....
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martinfiddler1
illinois
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Thanks for the excellent responses that have answered a man's problem for today except when you buy your own metal how do you find a trustworthy trained in safety to install obtained hitch oust side of an RV place?
thanks for your consideration,
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