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01-16-2016, 05:48 PM
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Almost ready
I haven't poasted much but I read this forum a lot. We have sold our house and our new DRV should be here the first week in March! Can't wait! I need some advice on a hitch, we just bought a new Ford F-350. The DRV that we ordered has a GVWR of 21,000 lbs. any advice on which hitch to install? I have been looking at a B&W Compnion. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Tracy
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01-16-2016, 08:58 PM
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Companion is only rated at 2k I am looking at the Naples and am in the same boat as you. looking into the Trail saver TSLB2H Air Ride Hitch myself
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01-16-2016, 10:35 PM
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Have either of you checked with B&W to see what the difference is between the Ram and the Ford hitches to give the Ram hitch the higher rating?
Joe
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2015 38RSSA, traded
2005 TK3 #1869, 10 yrs of memories,
2017 F450 KR--one more Ford is it
2009 F450 4x4-died; 2010 F450-retired
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01-16-2016, 11:42 PM
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Location: Johnstown, CO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bugcatcher
I haven't poasted much but I read this forum a lot. We have sold our house and our new DRV should be here the first week in March! Can't wait! I need some advice on a hitch, we just bought a new Ford F-350. The DRV that we ordered has a GVWR of 21,000 lbs. any advice on which hitch to install? I have been looking at a B&W Compnion. Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Tracy
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I've got a 2011 F350 Super Duty Dually with the Ford under bed prep package. I got the Reese 26.5K Elite Series hitch. With 26.5K of capacity, it will do all you want. I picked it up locally and the local dealer matched the Amazon and etrailer.com pricing. It just drops in with little work on your part.
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Dan Golec
2011 DRV Mobile Suites 36 RSSB3
2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Dually
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01-17-2016, 05:40 AM
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I would not hesitate using the B&W hitch. Just compare it to the REESE 25K hitch designed for the ford puck system. I would trust the B&W with a lower rating.
The reason B&W rates the ford hitch lower than the RAM is because of the footprint of the RAM's base is MUCH larger. The head of the hitch is the same.
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2016 MS 39TKSB3 "Highly Elited"
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01-17-2016, 11:45 AM
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For once, I agree with Cummins--I have been towing 17.4k with a 16k B&W hitch for several years, no sign of abnormal wear. I believe they are seriously under-rated.
Call B&W and see what they have to say.
Joe
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2016 Tiffin 40 QBH
2015 38RSSA, traded
2005 TK3 #1869, 10 yrs of memories,
2017 F450 KR--one more Ford is it
2009 F450 4x4-died; 2010 F450-retired
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01-17-2016, 11:54 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Nebraska
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I have the Pullrite 24k hitch. Easy install and secure hitching.
Bill
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01-18-2016, 10:12 AM
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To avoid chucking get a Trailer Saver FTW.
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