5th wheel hitch

[TKilgore]

I have tried some searchs but I'm on dial up right now after hurricane and its slooooow so please indulge a fresh question.



I will be replacing my TT with a 5th (thanks Ivan) and I need to know about hitches. My limited searching revealed high ratings about pro puller. How about air ride, are they worth the price, what is the price?



I need some info pretty quick if you can help. Please tell me why you like your recommendation.



Thanks



Tom

 

[JRMora]

I have tried some searchs but I'm on dial up right now after hurricane and its slooooow so please indulge a fresh question.



I will be replacing my TT with a 5th (thanks Ivan) and I need to know about hitches. My limited searching revealed high ratings about pro puller. How about air ride, are they worth the price, what is the price?



I need some info pretty quick if you can help. Please tell me why you like your recommendation.



Thanks



Tom

Pull Rite super 5th (LWB) or Super Glide (SWB). I have done lots of research and while I am trilerless right now, I am getting ready for the upgrade in a couple of months. Lots of people I have talked to here and on IRV.com recommend them.



They are a bit pricy, but if you are spending $40 or more for a trialer, it should be a no-brainer.

 

[JRMora]

They are a bit pricy, but if you are spending $40 or more for a trailer, it should be a no-brainer.

Boy, I need to learn to type!



I menat to say $40k for a new trailer... .



Anybody have a $40 fifth wheel for sale? :-laf



Juan

 

[Bertram65]

Check out the new Reese Signature series, big improvment over the previous Reese 5th wheel hitches. For one thing it has a one piece jaw the surrounds the pin vs. the old two piece version, it also has a visual indicator when the pin is fully seated and the hitch is closed. The web site does not really show much, if you are interested I can take some pictures.

 

[RMcCulloch]

I will be replacing my TT with a 5th (thanks Ivan) and I need to know about hitches. My limited searching revealed high ratings about pro puller. How about air ride, are they worth the price, what is the price?

The air suspension hitches are a bit "spendy" (as my ManySoda freinds say) but, to me, mine has more than justified itself.



My EasyRider Air Suspension Hitch was $3,200 delivered and has, in my estimation, saved me over $5000 (so far) in repair bills to my trailer due to heavy loading combined with rediculously bad roads.



One catch: air suspension hitches are NOT for short-beds. The only option there is the air suspension pin box.



While you're out shopping for fivers, don't overlook the Montana line: we love ours.

 

[klaybus]

5vr hitch

I've got the 16k HitchHiker. Double Pivot, reasonably priced & I have had mine for 2 years with no problems. Can be upgraded to a 24k hitch head if needed. Much less expensive than the $3200 Air Ride, but you get what you pay for..... Or less! I'm sure the air ride is GREAT, but with my 276 Cougar (Baby Montana) I don't think I can justify an Air-Ride. My trailer loaded is only about #8500.



Clay

 

[mbaston]

I have pulled up to 16K pound 5th wheels with my 25K Pullrite nearly 100K miles up and down the Alaska Highway. It has worked flawlessly. My current hauler has the B&W Companion.

I only have about 4000 miles towning on it. It works great. What amazes me about it though is how easy/smooth the jaw locking/unlocking mechanism works. The B&W is not cheap. My rig already had the system/goose neck on it. It cost me 700 bucks for the add on 5th wheel.



I concur with RMcCulloch on the Montana line. We love ours and they are a joy to pull. However, I have been pulling some River Canyons by Travel Supreme lately. They are really nice. A bit heavier than the Montanas but they don't seem to affect my fuel mileage at all and ride real smooth. The weight is up front though so I don't think I would consider one without having a dually.



Be carefull with units that have underrated axles. I have lost more than one bearing/wheel. I have pulled some shorter units that have beaten me to death too.

 

[Tcolesanti]

turnoverball.com

check these guys out. The companion hitch is really nice.

 

[RustyJC]

If you don't need a slider hitch, the B&W turnoverball gooseneck with companion 5th wheel hitch, although a little spendy, is a nice piece.



For cost-effectiveness, you might want to consider the Mor-Ryde pin box. It uses the same rubber-in-shear principle as the Mor-Ryde suspension on our Mobile Suites 5th wheel, and I can guarantee you the Mor-Ryde suspension on the 5ver made a tremendous difference in the ride and towing qualities of the 5th wheel compared to our previous 5ver that had the conventional Dexter spring, shackle and mechanical equalizer suspension.



I don't know what your price range is, but if you're in the $55K to $70K range (delivered after "dealing", depending on options and your negotiating skills and persistance), I would highly recommend the DoubleTree Mobile Suites for your consideration. Take a look at their website to see how they're built, the materials and components they use, etc.



Rusty

 

[TKilgore]

Thanks for the input. I had really intended to look alot more but I made the mistake of taking my wife with me.



We decided on a Sunny Brook and the reese Signature 18k.



The Sunny has the Mor/ryde suspension. I like the adjustability. No more "flipping" the axle. Also has the permalubed bearings. Time will tell if they are any good or not.



Thanks again



Tom

 

[klenger]

See my comments on the PullRite at http://www.klenger.net/dodge/pullrite/index.html



Great product.

 

[jjdiesel]

Reese signature

Bertram... . been looking at the Reese Signature 18k. Do you like it? Do you have the under the bed mounting that just leaves the four holes? TIA, I'm trying to make a decision between this hitch and the Pullrite.

 

[Bertram65]

I do not have anything to compare it to as this is my first 5th wheel, but I like the features and the hitch seems to be very nice quality, it carries a 7 year warrantee instead of the standard Reese 5 year. It leaves 4 holes in the bed, I have a rubber bed mat and I cut it out for the 4 holes so I can use it with the hitch in. The hardest part was fishing the bolts through the frame for the underbed mounting system. You have to drill the 4 holes in the bed which are 2. 5" in diameter and 4 holes in the frame that are 21/32". The holes in the frame meet the Dodge guildlines for drilling in the frame, total hitch install took me about 6 hours. I have a bunch of pictures, let me know if you want to see anything in particular. Interestly I bought the hitch from a online place with free shipping, I had the hitch in 2 days, but they sent me the basic 18K non slide, when I called them they then sent me the slide and did not want the parts from the non slide back. So I have all the parts to either use it as a slide or as a stationary, the head is the same but the base and side plates are different. The cost for the slide with the Dodge mount was $1080. The place where I bought my trailer wanted $1500 and would not budge, worked out better for me as it showed up at my door and I did not have to drive an hour to the trailer place to pick it up. I was on the fence about getting either the 18K or the 16K, I ended up with the 18K for the left right move ability, I have watched the trailer when I tow and it moves a little on bumps or with wind currents so I think it is worth it as none of that movement is transfered back to the truck.

 

[jjdiesel]

Thanks Bertram. I'll try to look at one at the local R. V. dealer.

 

[SRehberg]

I have an Easy Rider air ride hitch which I am very happy with. I use to have the RBW Lil' Rocker hitch which was good, but the jarring and jerking action still came through to the passenger compartment. I now can look in the rear view mirror and that hitch is working like a big dog going over the bumps and segments in the concrete. The trailer is moving up and down while the truck bed remains level, so it has to help the trailer structure as well. Would I buy it again? Yes. I paid approx. $2200 shipped to where I live. The company was really good with service when I had a question which was basically an adustment. I pull a 8800lb 5er.

 

[OTRPU]

Another vote for EasyRider Air Ride w/Reese 20k anvil, determining factor for me was the frequency and variety of trailers I haul. Doing it daily, and all day every day I need all the comfort I can find. No problems with the hitch, but the trucks keep breaking.



Cheers,

OTRPU

 

[MegaRocks]

I installed a Pull-Rite SuperGlide. It is a very cool hitch. All mounting hardware that is permanent to the truck bolts on instead of cutting or welding; and completely removes from the bed of the truck; only thing left are the four holes where the hardware pins drop through the bed.



Love the hitch, but it is extremely heavy; like 300 pounds worth. I am a 35 year old 200 lb. guy, and it is too much to lift into the truck for all but the strongest men on the planet. Even with two guys, you won't look forward to installing it. That is the only drawback except the initial cost being high.

 

[John Dishong]

Hi Folks,

I also have been looking at all th e different hitch's. I am down to the B&W system. Does anyone know a good (low $$$) source of them? Also I have ordered my Cedar Creek with the airride Extended Pin Box. I do not want a slider in the truck, yes I have a short bed. Any Thoughts or advice???????

 

[klenger]

I do not want a slider in the truck, yes I have a short bed. Any Thoughts or advice???????

Don't jacknife the trailer.



An extended pinbox will not prevent contact with the cab at a full 90* jacknife.

 

[MegaRocks]

With the SuperGlide, you don't have to worry about jackknifing the trailer. As the tow vehicle turns to either side, whether in reverse or going forward, the hitch itself slides backwards to create more space between the truck and trailer. Get it?



It is hard to imagine until you see it. It is the coolest hitch you can buy for a shortbed; especially the extra-short new Rams.



The air-ride pin box is even better, but you must have a long box pickup to start with.



Good Luck