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06-10-2021, 10:41 AM #1
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Fifth wheel hitch purchase
We take delivery of our 3550 BH-R Solitude in August. This is our first experience with campers. We would appreciate input on the proper hitch to purchase.
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06-10-2021, 11:14 AM #2
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06-10-2021, 11:58 AM #3
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I would strongly suggest you look at the Reese GooseBox system. You gain access to your entire Truck Bed when not towing and you are not carrying around a 300 + pound hitch all the time (and/or removing/installing it into/out of the truck).
We really love the Reese GooseBox and can't imagine towing without it !!!!!
PS: Based on your camper weight you will need the 20k (Gen 2) GooseBox.David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
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2018 Solitude 310 GK
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06-10-2021, 12:27 PM #4
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Brian & Kellie
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, 1,460w solar, 540ah BBGC3, MORryde IS w/disc brakes
2020 F-350 Platinum SRW Powerstroke Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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06-10-2021, 12:30 PM #5
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We have an SRW long bed f350 with factory installed puck system
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06-10-2021, 01:03 PM #6
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David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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06-10-2021, 01:11 PM #7
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06-10-2021, 01:26 PM #8
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Anderson Ultimate Hitch is also a good option if you want easy in, easy out of the bed - it only weighs 40lbs.
Make sure you check the height of your bed and match with the correct model. These run around $1000-1200 depending on model.
https://andersenhitches.com/collecti...mate-5th-wheelColin & Tracy
'21 Chevy Silverado 3500HD LTZ/Z71/SRW, Long bed, Anderson UH
'21 Solitude 310 GK-R
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06-11-2021, 08:27 AM #9
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If I had a long bed, I would have a Reese Goosebox, or the GenY on my trailer. The Andersen is nice, but having the airbag in the Goosebox, or the flex of the GenY to absorb stuff would be nicer. Both hitches being permanently mounted on the trailer, the only thing you have to worry about is the ball in the truck.
Also, for gooseneck adapters, Lippert (frame maker on your trailer) only "approves" the use of the Reese Goosebox on the trailer. Not the Andersen AUH or others. I personally think it is that Reese is in bed with Lippert, and this is a handshake agreement more then an engineering one, but something you should be aware of.Last edited by Wileykid; 06-11-2021 at 08:34 AM.
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06-11-2021, 08:42 AM #10
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I really wanted a Goosebox for all the reasons noted above. However it got a little complicated when picking up our new trailer. The dealer would only install the Goosebox if I purchased it from them and then wanted to charge even more for the install. I had to draw the line somewhere on adding more cost to our new unit. That said, I really like our B&W. Super easy to operate and it's not that bad to remove/re-install (which I don't do often).
2021 Solitude 310GK: Linen/DP windows/gen prep/slide toppers/king bed/EOH disc brakes/Cooper-H tires
2019 F-350: Lariat/CC/LB/Diesel/DRW/4x4/Bakflip MX4/B&W 20K/AirLift 5000
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