hi new here

[gd378mbs]

just purchased a solitude 378mbs now i have to get a new truck and hitch looking to see what others are towing with SRW or DRW box length type of hitch thanks

 

[traveldawg]

Thanks for joining. We have a good group of members here. You will get a lot of helpful information.

Beware - we like spending you money on "neat" "stuff" So now we get to help you buy a truck - so cool. hahahahah.... anyway - you'll get god info here.

To me that looks like a need for a long bed at the least and a dully is going to get a lot of recommendations.

Enjoy your time here.

 

[Soundsailor]

Welcome to the forum, glad to have you. @traveldawg has given you some good advice on the truck, let us know how else we can help.

 

[gd378mbs]

I have been looking at a chev high country drw diesel
Anyone useing a blu ox br2100 gooseneck type hitch

 

[WhittleBurner]

I have been looking at a chev high country drw diesel
Anyone useing a blu ox br2100 gooseneck type hitch

Welcome! what year is the trailer? Before you choose a gooseneck research what Lippert will warranty with that particular gooseneck. I believe (not 100% sure tho) some goosenecks void the frame watrranty

 

[gd378mbs]

Welcome! what year is the trailer? Before you choose a gooseneck research what Lippert will warranty with that particular gooseneck. I believe (not 100% sure tho) some goosenecks void the frame watrranty

trailer year
2023 378mbs looking at this BXR2100

 

[huntr70]

I would use a B&W Companion before anything Blue Ox...

Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch | B&W Trailer Hitches

The Companion single-point mounted hitch utilizes the Turnoverball under-bed system and convenient single-point attachment. Remove it when you are done towing and your truck bed is ready for your next adventure.

www.bwtrailerhitches.com

 

[JKellerJr]

I have been looking at a chev high country drw diesel
Anyone useing a blu ox br2100 gooseneck type hitch

We use the Reese Goosebox on our current 375 and we also used it on our previous 377 (precursor to the 37. Having a clean truck bed without needing to uninstall a heavy hitch is nice! I can't see ever going back to a standard 5th wheel hitch.

We pulled the 377 with a long bed SRW but we were over the spec. We upgraded the tires and suspension and it handled fine, but that doesn't increase the sticker number. We have a DRW now.

 

[RV2600RB]

I have been looking at a chev high country drw diesel
Anyone useing a blu ox br2100 gooseneck type hitch

Why not use a regular fifth wheel hitch?
Rich

 

[RV2600RB]

We use the Reese Goosebox on our current 375 and we also used it on our previous 377 (precursor to the 37. Having a clean truck bed without needing to uninstall a heavy hitch is nice! I can't see ever going back to a standard 5th wheel hitch.

We pulled the 377 with a long bed SRW but we were over the spec. We upgraded the tires and suspension and it handled fine, but that doesn't increase the sticker number. We have a DRW now.

Sold our fifth wheel, bought a TT and still have the rails in the bed. No big deal really.
Rich

 

[JKellerJr]

Sold our fifth wheel, bought a TT and still have the rails in the bed. No big deal really.
Rich

True and with the puck systems the rails aren't even needed anymore.

But my "hitch" weighs 9lbs and my wife can remove it with one hand and it stores in a case under the back seat. Can't do that with a standard 5th wheel hitch.

 

[gd378mbs]

Welcome! what year is the trailer? Before you choose a gooseneck research what Lippert will warranty with that particular gooseneck. I believe (not 100% sure tho) some goosenecks void the frame watrranty

thanks

 

[Calbar]

Welcome to the forum. We have a 2022 378 MBS and tow with a 2022 Ram 3500 SRW Short box. I use the Curt Crosswing and it works very well. Connected to the gooseball in the truck it give me nearly 9" or offset so I never have any trouble with turning and the short box. It also only weighs about 100 lbs so it helps with the payload on the SRW. Best of all it is Curt and is Lippert approved so won't void your frame warranty. It is similar in concept to the blue ox that you showed but Lippert approved which is a must in my books with the frame flex issues some have seen. I have been careful about loading and use my space under the rear couch for some of my seldom used, short heavier items. I have weighed my setup with my previous B&W I was right at my payload numbers. With the Curt Crosswing I have a tiny bit of playroom. No washer/dryer or generator either.

Any questions just ask.
Rob

 

[DaveInTN]

Hi, welcome to the forum and to Solitude ownership. We have a 2021 378MBS, and pull it with a 2019 Ford F350 6.7 SRW long bed, with a B&W Companion hitch. I have no complaints about going with SRW, but I’ll note our towing so far has only been in the eastern US (no large mountains or plains winds). Plan to retire in a year and travel more extensively, and we are giving thought to a dually. Again, no complaints about what I have, but I do wonder about stability, safety, etc in harsher towing environments.