help me spend my money on 5er hitch ...

[gkainz]

Since I'm ... uh .... well .... "frugal" yeah - that's it - frugal! Help me figure out how to achieve the desired objectives with least amount of cash outlay on this.

Old TV (97 Ram 2500) has a Valley 16k 2 pivot 5th wheel hitch with above the bed rails.

New TV (07 Ram 2500) has a basic goose neck (GN) hitch (from NAPA, I believe).

I really would like a clean bed in the new TV, and I really don't ever see the need for a GN, as I'm no longer in construction and don't ever see getting back into horses ...

Options:

1. remove GN hitch from new TV, move the Valley from the old TV to new - no/little cash (new hitch rails maybe) but no clean bed.

2. remove GN from new TV, buy a B&W Turnover ball and Companion hitch (big $$s). Sell Valley separately (little $$s) or sell with old TV (no extra $$s probably).

3. remove old GN, buy new below the bed 5er and plug the GN hole. Wave guh-bye to the old Valley when I sell the old TV ...

4. Add Goosebox or similar to my 5er (2010 Laredo 245RL)

5. I see there are some 5er hitches like the B&W Companion that mount to a GN ball (any? GN ball?)

Looks like "clean bed" and "little to no cash out" are mutually exclusive ... any out of the box ideas on this?

[Quad]

Looks like you have the ideas right. I went with # 4 myself. I like the Goosebox and its features. Plus no extra money spent on hitches for the TV. Any way you go though, except # 1 there will $$ involved.


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[glenalt]

I had the BW hidden ball in my 02 2500 Ram and chose to go with the Companion. It's removable and leaves a clean bed with the flip over gooseneck ball.

I considered one of the ball adapters but after doing all the research on them I decided to spend the additional $500 and not risk damaging my 5ver.

[GmaPaTime]

One option missing from your list is the Anderson Ultimate Fifth Wheel Hitch. You utilize your gooseneck and buy the Anderson hitch for around $400. This hitch weights only 75lbs and is easy to remove when needed. Very happy with mine so far.

Just another option.......

[Quad]

Does the Anderson Hitch Require a removable ball type gooseneck hitch? Or can a flip over style be use?


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[GmaPaTime]

Not sure of what you're referring to but my hitch ball is able be inserted upside down to enable a flat bed. When installing the Anderson hitch, the ball is locked into the truck frame mount and the hitch is attached to the ball.

[Desert185]

Dittoes on the Anderson. 24K capacity, less money, less weight, clean bed and tows like a dream.

www.andersenhitches.com

[Quad]

Ok, I see how it works now. It fits over the ball and tights down on it. That's pretty cool. A lot easier then a companion hitch. Less weight too. This is mine attached. It leaves a clean bed also, with the added benefit of air ride.





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