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06-20-2022, 06:49 PM #11
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I went with a Gen-Y Gooseneck hitch..... I love it. When I am not towing, I have the whole bed to use as I wish.
-BFulltime RVer since 4/2016. Newmar Mountain Aire 4523 - Jeep Rubicon JKU - Harley FLTRU
2022 F450 Platinum, 2022 Momentum 351MS-R with Curt Flex Air hitch and MORryde IS
Also considering a Polaris General XP 1000 4 Seater and a Can Am Spyder RT Limited
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06-22-2022, 06:53 AM #12
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I have been using the Curt A25 and happy with it so far.
2021 Momentum 395MS
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06-25-2022, 03:30 PM #13
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Congrats on the 399. I pull mine using the Andersen Ultimate hitch and love the articulation given the ball and socket design. It's light, strong and can be removed in a snap. Something you ought to consider.
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06-25-2022, 03:43 PM #14
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Bret King
2021 GMC 3500 Denali HD 4x4 crew cab, DRW, 6.6L Duramax/10 speed Allison
2020 Solitude 310-GK (#19), Platinum paint scheme, B&W Companion 25K hitch
Maine
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06-25-2022, 05:11 PM #15
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06-25-2022, 08:37 PM #16
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B&w has been super solid hitch. Works very well and very well built. I have the ram puck system and it works. It is heavy and has a large foot print but the eight foot bed leaves plenty of space.
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Mike and Jean Mcloud Oklahoma
2021 Ram Tradesman 3500 CCLB 4x4 Srw 6.4HEMI
2021 Reflection 337 RLS
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06-26-2022, 07:21 PM #17
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This is a no-brainer... B&W all the way. You will not be sorry. I don't know what type of mounting system you have, but our Turnover Ball with the Companion hitch on our 2006 F250 Super Duty long-bed with Dually conversion makes absolutely no noise while pulling. The double-jaw pin lock is very secure. When unhooking, I raise the front of our Solitude until I see the pin box just break contact with the hitch plate. Only then can I release the lock, open the jaws and drive away. We pull from Michigan and back every Winter with 3 vacation trips during the summer. We have never second-guessed our decision on the B&W almost 10 years ago. I wish I was getting paid for all of this hype, but I'm not... Its all true!
Frank and Char + Maya, Newport, Michigan. 2016 Solitude 379FL/2006 F250 6.0 diesel w/dually conversion. 4th rain-sense roof vent, two ceiling fans, Kodiak disc brakes, Carlisle G 14-ply tires, Water Miser x2, final dump valve, water header tank, fridge cond fan switch, outside range exhaust, elec hot water anode, filtered drinking water, triple battery box,
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06-29-2022, 11:59 AM #18
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not really
Just the head of the 26K weighs in at 70 lbs the base is a little more not what anyone of age would call manageable bent over to pick it up, but then what do you do with it. Trying to pick it up and put it back in the bed from the floor would be a real stretch for older people like this fella.
Might want to look into one of the hitches that weigh considerably less and are really "Manageable" from a weight perspective, Andersen Ultimate, Pullrite 2600 at maybe 40 lbs total. The Gen Y hitch, and the Resse Goose box for no hitch to remove at all just the weight of the ball in the bed of the truck if you want truly "Manageable"
I think the first time you can`t get one of the plate hitches unhooked when trying to set up in the rain will convince you that you made a mistake. The old ways are really hard to get past but they will die off with the owners in time.Last edited by bshgto; 06-29-2022 at 12:03 PM.
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06-29-2022, 12:08 PM #19
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I'm very much a dyed-in-the-wool B&W fanboy, but the base of the hitch for a Ram puck system probably weighs north of 200 lbs. Unless you're the Hulk you won't be removing it by yourself without mechanical help.
That being said, I wouldn't pull with anything else. The B&W hitches faultlessly, latches easily, and pulls effortlessly. I bought it because I use my truck for hauling my 5th wheel. No compromises.Howard and Peggy
2019 Momentum 351M, and 2018 RAM Cummins dually 6-speed.
His: 1999 Honda Interceptor
Hers: 2013 Spyder ST-S
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06-29-2022, 01:01 PM #20
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I have the 25K OEM companion and i have a hydraulic lift table which makes things a snap. Photo is of me assembling the hitch.
As for sliding the hitch in the bed Harbor Freight make a few dolly carts. Just roll into position and tip off. https://www.harborfreight.com/18-in-...lly-63098.html2018 Reflection 150 Series 220RK 5th wheel with 6K axle upgrade. B&W 25K OEM Companion, Steadyfast system, 2022 F350 SRW 6.7 King Ranch 8' bed, Trailer reverse lights, rear spare tire holder, storage tube, sumo springs, Victron MultiPlus 12/120/3000, and Solar
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