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Old 06-16-2012, 02:46 PM   #1
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Purchasing Fifth Wheel Hitch

Hey all, Im purchasing a 5th Wheel Hitch very soon and it will be my first time hitching up this way also, have pulled a trailer before but not a fifth wheel. Anyways what Im looking for is a good hitch and a rookie friendly one. The guy who I spoke too recomended a Reese hitch that doesnt need rails in the bed. I thought Id better research and seek help before I went ahead with it. Im gonna be pulling a 2012 Keystone Alpine 3700 RE with a 2012 GMC Sierra Denali Dually.

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Old 06-16-2012, 03:00 PM   #2
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Reese Signature Series doesn't leave rails in the bed when you remove the hitch.
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Old 06-16-2012, 11:16 PM   #3
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Do you have a short bed truck (6'6" bed) if so I would consider swigging to a sliding hitch or a superglide if your budget allows
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Old 06-17-2012, 05:08 AM   #4
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Do you have a short bed truck (6'6" bed) if so I would consider swigging to a sliding hitch or a superglide if your budget allows
I got a 8' bed to make it easier to haul. Budget isnt a issue but Ive been told I wont need a sliding one with the 8' box.
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:27 AM   #5
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Here's my signature series.





Pull one pin on either side. Flip 4 levers. Lift hitch right up.

In the second pic you can see the "puck" that's left after hitch removal.
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Old 06-17-2012, 08:56 AM   #6
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I REALLY like the B&W Turnover Ball system with the Companion 5th wheel hitch. Leaves you a completely open bed when removed. Not even 4 "pucks". Just a plugged 4" hole in the center of the bed. Also comes with the bonus of being a gooseneck hitch if you ever need one. It's what I've used for the past 6 years or so, and will be my hitch of choice for probably the remainder of my life.
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Old 06-17-2012, 09:33 AM   #7
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Reese

Same here, Reese has served us very well.

PLEASE DISREGARD THE ATTACHED PERFECT BED PICTURES.
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Old 06-17-2012, 02:11 PM   #8
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The patriot fifth wheel hitch by B&W is an excellent choice also.

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Old 06-17-2012, 03:06 PM   #9
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Same here, Reese has served us very well.
Ya know, you coulda just posted "Another vote for the Reese".... But noooooo... Had to post a pic of your perfect truck bed... Just to make mine look all beat to heck....
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Old 06-17-2012, 07:17 PM   #10
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You may want to look at getting a "bed saver" for whatever hitch you get, it catches the pin (and trailer) if you mess up hitching the trailer.
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Old 06-17-2012, 10:03 PM   #11
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SAD, doesn't look like that hitch gets much use! LOL!
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Old 06-19-2012, 04:03 PM   #12
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You may want to look at getting a "bed saver" for whatever hitch you get, it catches the pin (and trailer) if you mess up hitching the trailer.
I went with the Reese Elite 25k but the GM shop guy said its illegal to have anything on the hitch and didnt know what a bedsaver was.
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Old 06-20-2012, 08:22 AM   #13
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I've owned a Reese 16K slider and a Superglide 18K. The Reese makes more noise and chucks more than the Superglide.
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Old 06-20-2012, 09:48 AM   #14
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I went with the Reese Elite 25k but the GM shop guy said its illegal to have anything on the hitch and didnt know what a bedsaver was.
Bed saver not really needed IMO. I connect pigtail then set my reese to auto latch, back in watch the Handel as I back in with the brake set and wheels chocked. Once it latches put in forward gear with trailer brakes set and wheels chocked, and pull to be sure it is latched. I then get out flip the handel lock and connect the break away cable.
I have seen the results of not being SURE that the pin is secure!!!!
It was an F350 Dually rails bent way down, and center of bed popped up!!!
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Old 06-20-2012, 12:42 PM   #15
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Another vote for the Reese
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