Valley Fifth wheel hitches

[mroidt]

Hi guys

Any body know how Valley hitches compare against Reese or Drawtite.

Anybody own one, like it or not?

Got a chance to pick one up reasonable and thought I'd ask the experts.

TIA again

 

[DavidC]

I have had a 16k Valley 5ver slider hitch for the last 7 years with no complaints.



Dave

 

[JThiessen]

I have the same as Dave - Bought it in 2001 for my half ton short box, and have moved it twice.

The only thing I dislike is the rails in the bed. If I had a blank slate, I'd get the B&W turnover ball set up. The only drawback with those is if you live and operate in a dirty environment, the release mechanism (for removing the ball) tends to not work if its got a bunch of dirt in it (suprise, huh?).

 

[ScottLewis]

I got a 15K Valley with slider in March, '99 and transfered it to my '06 when I bought it. Had a couple of minor kinks such as the indicator tab getting bent (my fault). On this trip, I found a small crack in the spacer that serves as hold-down on the pin. I was able to order a replacement head overnight while staying in Van Buren AR. The crack probably could have been welded but since I had over 50K miles on it and it was less than $300, I bought the new one. Overall, I'm happy with it. The bed rails are a nuisance but the turnover ball system won't work with a slider hitch.



Dan

 

[GAmes]

I've had my 16k for about 7 years and use it not only for my 5er but to transport RVs as well. It probably has about 100k miles of tow time. Never had a problem with it.

 

[mroidt]

Thanks guys

Guess I'll take it then, very good recommendations

Thanks again

 

[ScottLewis]

A post script and FWI, the new hitch head had a "Husky" brand label on it but was exactly the same as the old Valley hitch.



Dan

 

[GAmes]

A post script and FWI, the new hitch head had a "Husky" brand label on it but was exactly the same as the old Valley hitch.



Dan

Husky is built by Valley.

Mine is also a Husky. One and the same.

 

[JThiessen]

I should also add that I recently purchased Valley's Goosneck adapter plate - it pins right in to the same rails. Worked well for me.