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Old 10-03-2016, 03:29 PM   #1
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5th Wheel Hitch

Hello all, I am needing some advice. I am needing to buy a new hitch for our 5th wheel and not sure which one to get, I have looked at several but I really like the Anderson Ultimate Hitch but not sure it will hold my weight.

My DVR 5er weighs about 24k empty so what hitch would recommend I look at for that heavy a rig?

Any help would really be appreciated.

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Old 10-03-2016, 08:17 PM   #2
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You have a DRV that has a gross weight of around 26-27k? What are you pulling it with?
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Old 10-03-2016, 08:20 PM   #3
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Ok, looked at DRV site--your GROSS is 24, not dry weight. Whew!!!
Nice trailer, wish I had one.
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Old 10-04-2016, 05:56 AM   #4
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This is the hitch I had and loved it. http://www.trailersaver.com/product/...ir-ride-hitch/
I would think you might want to look at something along this route.
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Old 10-04-2016, 03:12 PM   #5
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Thanks Stripit, I watched the video and I found a dealer close so I will head over and take a look in person. Thanks Wingnut60, we love it so far. We looked for a long time and decided that was the one but I wish it was not so heavy. I am a little confused by GROSS instead of dry weight? I think I understand but would like to be sure I know because I am still pretty new to the RV life.
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Old 10-04-2016, 08:52 PM   #6
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Dry weight is weight out of the factory. Gross is after you load it with all your stuff. I'm with Stripit, I love my TrailerSaver!
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Old 10-05-2016, 07:35 AM   #7
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Thanks oldbird, I thought that about gross vs dry but so I appreciate clarifying it for me. Sometimes I think I know just enough to be dangerous...lol

Appreciate your input on the Trailersaver also, seems like a great hitch.
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Old 10-05-2016, 08:38 AM   #8
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You bet, the trailersaver got rid of all the 'chucking'. I used to have a Travel Supreme and it would hit real hard down on the pickup on certain bumps and the trailersaver took all that away.
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Old 10-08-2016, 05:47 PM   #9
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We have had our TS3 for almost four years. We live it! It hasn't given use any trouble and the ride is amazing.
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