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08-05-2013, 03:06 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: GA
Posts: 8
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Fuzion 342 - Reese Goose Box
Hi All!
I just picked up a new-to-me Ford F450. It came with a B&W turnover ball gooseneck setup. Would you guys recommend changing out the fifth wheel setup on the fuzion to the Reese Goose Box or just purchase the Companion 5th wheel hitch. They both seem to be about the same price - it just seems that the gooseneck is rated at a higher capacity.
Thanks!
Matt
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08-05-2013, 05:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
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This is the 5th wheel I use its a Hi-Rise- Draw Tite (the good thing is you can use your gooseneck hitch or your 5th wheel ,the best of both worlds)We have pulled our Raptor over 8700miles with no problems.Jusyt my 2 cents.
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2008 F350 chipped and bagged 6.4 power stroke crew cab 4x4.2013 384pk Raptor (Gravy Train) 2006 Fatboy w/18inch ape hangers,2006 883c sporty,Army wife Kim,Cocoa (The Boarder Collie) and Rebel (The English Bulldog) (THE RICH RAGE WAR,BUT ITS THE POOR THAT DIE)
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08-05-2013, 06:08 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Kentucky
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I have a Reese goosebox. I chose that route to keep my bed clean and clear, same price as another hitch and no more holes in my bed. Not to mention the air ride was an extra for the same price. I'm very satisfied with my purchase. If I was to sell my camper. I would swap the goosebox to the original pin box and keep the goosebox for the new camper.
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2013 Keystone Laredo 321BH
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08-05-2013, 11:03 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Prince George Va
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Thats why I picked mine was to have a multi use bed ,regular bed,gooseneck trailer hook up or 5th wheel ,easy as heck loosen 2 bolts pull gooseneck release under bed and go from 5th wheel to gooseneck or to nothing at all
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2008 F350 chipped and bagged 6.4 power stroke crew cab 4x4.2013 384pk Raptor (Gravy Train) 2006 Fatboy w/18inch ape hangers,2006 883c sporty,Army wife Kim,Cocoa (The Boarder Collie) and Rebel (The English Bulldog) (THE RICH RAGE WAR,BUT ITS THE POOR THAT DIE)
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08-06-2013, 03:40 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: San Jose, Ca
Posts: 37
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I have the BW 5th wheel hitch with my 2012 450 and my Fuzion 342. Works great and easy to take on and off if you use the bed of the truck. I think it is rated at 20k as well.
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08-06-2013, 03:51 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: GA
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Thanks for all the feedback!!
Matt
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08-06-2013, 06:27 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 10
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B&W all the way. Made in the USA and customer support is second to none. Get B&W Companion hitch 18K load. You will love it. The last hitch you'll ever buy.
Here is my Companion Slider. With a 450 8' bed you will not need a slider, just a regular Companion.
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08-08-2013, 02:30 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: GA
Posts: 8
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Hey Vbortch,
What kind of cover do you have installed on your bed? Is it a sliding cover??
Thx!
Matt
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08-08-2013, 06:33 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Maryland
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheepjeep80
Hey Vbortch,
What kind of cover do you have installed on your bed? Is it a sliding cover??
Thx!
Matt
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Not sliding. BAK Flip G2, made by BAK Industries. Folds 3 times (total of 4 sections on 6.5' bed). I love the cover. Keeps out 99.9% of the water and it was 25 min to install by myself. Also covers my hitch, so it is not exposed to the elements. I really like the low profile look of it.
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2011 Chevrolet 2500HD Duramax-Allison
B&W Turnoverball with a Companion Slider
2013 Fuzion 310 Monster Package
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