[hitchup]

We had an 18k Reese hitch with our 36' Elite Suite rated at 18.5k. The hitch was a carryover from a 5er that only weighed in at 16.5k. We kept the Elite light because of tow rating on truck and hitch, which was hard to do with 2 adults and one child. But we managed for over a year. When we upgraded the truck, we stuck with a Reese and upgraded to a 22k. Better over than under!

The 18k had no rails and when removed it left us a smooth bed. The 22k is a different version, rails stay in place, but aren't a problem. David also has an auxillary fuel tank and the V-shape rear tool box. So having the rails hasn't presented a problem.