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Check the weight of the trailer, if its less than the rating of the hitch you should have no problem. You can always upgrade, however upgrading usually means more holes in the box. If you don't plan on a larger trailer it may be worth installing. I hate drilling them holes.

Butch

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2000 QC 4X4 24V 3500 4:10 All Options Auto Aux fuel/tool box combo Bright Box Geno's Garage Fender Trim Kit Garmin GPS III+ Kenwood 2 Meter Y2K+1 Tow Mirrors 1999 Excel Fifth Wheel, 1999 Concord LXI Y2K Cavalier Z-24. Wife says I need to add "One Dodge Diesel Dog" N9JPZ KB9RZQ PT Cruiser on order
 
Ed, Been towing a 30' Alfa (gcw 19500#) some 80,000+ miles using the hitch in question without incident. Use it... you won't be disatified.

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95 2500 SLT 5spd 3:54 117K mi, RamEBk, Gold clutch, Hel-springs, RS 9000, Amsoil, Geno's Combo, Rhino, Smitbilt, Diaplate Rails & T-Box, RBW 5th Wheel hitch, 96 30' Alfa See Ya RV, (gcw 19500) Fulltimer
 
I have just purchased a 97 Tahoe 26' fifth wheel. The seller gave me his RBW 15k "Lil Rocker" hitch. Does anybody have any opinions on this hitch, good or bad.

Thanks.

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1999 QC SLT 4x4 LB 2500 Cummins, 6 speed, HD.
 
Wish I could help you, I have a 20k Reese. I know I like it a lot. The only thing I could say is just make sure it is rated equal to or more than the load you intend to pull. Try it and see, you can always upgrade if needed or you want to.

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2001 quadcab slt 2500 HO 6spd. LWB,2wd,dk garnett red, trailer tow package,camper special, anti spin 3. 54 axle, speed liner,oversized stainless steel chicken slide,66 gallon in bed aux. tank,K&N air filter,Reese 20k hitch, Terry 2000 EX 30ft. double slide 5er, 2000 20ft gooseneck for haulin jeep, firewood and huntin stuff. 5X12 tagalong for haulin the 4 wheeler. Okie Newton
 
Ed, RBW is one of the older brands in the industry. They have always worked well for me including this model. I pull about 12,000 lb.

Pro - They use a sliding bar for hitching which is very secure. It tilts side to side which makes coupling on uneven ground easy.

Con - They recommend locking the tilt for towing and the levers are next to impossible to reach with the trailer hooked up. Also end plate in mine was not welded properly and a weld cracked.

I would buy another one as I feel secure with the design. I would look at the welds and beef them up if they don't look all that good.

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John S. '99 QC 1T 4. 11 A/T Leather Driftwood, 50 Gal aux tank/tool box, gearvendors, BD brake/autolok, BD ISB comp, guages, BD Pressure Lock and Pract. Sol. Boost Elbow.

Just a Little BOMBed and liking it a lot.
 
Thanks guys!

I have an appt to have it put on next week. I can always upgrade if I decide I don't like it.

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1999 QC SLT 4x4 LB 2500 Cummins, 6 speed, HD.
 
Ed, I've had that hitch for a number of years and it has always worked fine. I took it out of my Ford when I ditched it and hope to get it my Ram this weekend. RBW is a good company to deal with. I was short a few spacers, brackets, etc. that were left on my Ford. I called them and they sent me install sheet for a 2001 Dodge and the few spacers I needed at no charge. Good people.

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2001. 5 2500 QC HO 6sp LB 3. 54LS everything except leather, white/agate 2wd,WD air filter,Isspro,ME kit in the mail


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