Picking the right Fifth Wheel Hitch for your RV! P1

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[@bcrawford9072]

I run a 6 1/2 foot bed with pullrite gooseneck ball 5th wheel hitch. I love it.

[@danielfisher1204]

We have both a gooseneck stock trailer and a 5th wheel camper and we hate the gooseneck! It takes longer to hitch and have to climb into the bed to connect the chains. Also you can see the 5th wheel to hitch but not the goose ball. You have to go up and over the ball than after it is lined up let it down on the ball. With a 5th wheel you simply back in and put the pin in the handle and you are good to go.

[@johnirwin1837]

I have the Goosebox and do not climb into my 8" bed to connect chains. Yes it takes longer to actually hitch up, but I ain't in no hurry so a few extra seconds I don't mind. The pro's far exceed the cons for me. I have learned how to align my ball with the hitch that it is a non issue. I will never have a regular 5th wheel hitch again.

[@danielfisher1204]

@@johnirwin1837 so you run without safety chains?

[@johnirwin1837]

@@danielfisher1204, No. How about using longer chains that are available at any big box store or farm supply store by the foot.

[@danielfisher1204]

@@johnirwin1837 On the stock trailer the chains are long enough but you still have to climb in to the bed to attach them to the rings.Unless you have a flatbed how else do you hook them up?

[@johnirwin1837]

@@danielfisher1204 shot chain on trailer. Chains hooked to anchor when I get ball and anchors out of tool box.

[@LifeMyWay007]

I used to live in St Charles MO, about 15 minutes away. My 2013 Tarus is in one of their videos on their site getting a Hitch and Bicycle Carrier.

[@t1nt0p]

Really like the ease of adjustment and tear down/reassemble of the M30 (curt) that you can order with Ram.

[@Masterchief68]

Would love to see you do a video on the maintenance required on fifth wheel hitches and how often it should be performed. I use the curt A16

[@philsalsbery9994]

Hey JD, Laser likes the Sidewinder, too. Do a video, you'd be surprised how smoothly it tows with zero sway. While towing at speed, you never turn sharply enough to make the 22" offset an issue. Maneuvering into a tight campsite space is much easier with the Sidewinder and a short bed truck. Thank you for another great video.

[@rob1484]

I've been running an Andersen Ultimate 5th wheel hitch for 4 years. Still extremely happy with it on a 14,000 lb fifth wheel.

[@ceimo856]

My Chevy Silverado 2500 Duramax HD high country has a 6’ 6” bed. My B&W receiver works great. No turning issues with my Jayco 310 NP 5th wheel, 36’ was never easier to back in State park camp sights. Hook up and disconnect is super easy and secure. No need for a slider.

[@scz718645]

Same here. Same truck same hitch. Jayco 29.5bhds. No better hitch than the BW.

[@JandAReview1]

I really like the Blue Ox 5th Wheel Hitch.

[@6thgun820]

I use the Reese Sidewindeer on a 30ft Cougar / 2005 F250 6ft bed for the last six years never had a sway problem.

[@davidcoupland5134]

Wish the Anderson hitch was mentioned. Have it and love it. Super simple to install and remove. No rails since it connects to the goose ball. Also it is light!! At 35-40 pounds it is incredible. Use it with a DRW and 40' Vilano. BTBRV had reviewed in the past with Mr. Truck very favorably. Maybe it will be covered on part 2.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Hello, I did a follow-up on the Andersen after that video

[@EngineAdventures]

The airborne sidewinder doesn't change the point where the weight is placed, just where it pivots. So while the pivot will be closer to a conventional tow, the weight is still right about the rear axle (or close to it). When conventional towing putting 20% tongue weight on the hitch ball has a significant lever effect on the tow vehicle reducing the weight on the front axle. This makes for light steering and poor braking. However the sidewinder still keeps that 20% tongue weight over the rear axle making the lever effect very close to 0. For those used to towing a conventional trailer it may help as well because the trailer will be more responsive to truck movements than a standard goose or 5th. That is the one area that I could see it producing more sway. Not because of the location of the tongue weight being changed, but because the pivot point being further back makes smaller tow vehicle movements more pronounced on the trailer.

[@Abc-kf4qx]

Great videos, thank you. Just a friendly note, if you’re looking at equipment and the folks who developed it are there, maybe just ask them to tell us how it works first, then add your comments after the explanation. Cheers

[@JeffInDFW]

I thought the exact same thing.

[@aaronsbarker]

I run a REESE 30k on my F550 because my tow can run up to 28k, but I wish I could use the 25k B&W Companion on the goose ball because it's so versatile.

[@bishopgeorge1333]

Awesome, man I bet that you are having fun there just like a kid in the candy store, looking and seeing all of the new cool gadget, it looks like that Blue Ox fifth wheel hitch would be too low to hook up a pin box to me it looks like that it should be a little taller.

[@michaelfinley9988]

We traded our 2019 GD Reflection 5th wheel with a Reese Goosebox gen1 hitch for a 2022 GD Solitude. We loved the Reese hitch so much that we ordered a gen 2 Reese hitch for our new rig. Come to find out the new Reese Goosebox hitch will Not fit on our new GD Solitude. We ended up going with a B&W Companion hitch. I’ve only towed it once with this new hitch and I must admit so far I am pleasantly surprised at how well it tows over the gooseneck/ball setup. I need more trips for a full evaluation.

[@vincentsumner5232]

Love my Anderson.

[@terryhaynes1596]

I swapped from the Anderson to the B&W because the B&W was easier to hitch too.

[@vincentgonzales8917]

I had a 2006 F250hd eight foot bed crew cab up until 2 years ago. I sold it and bought a 2017 2500hd Chevrolet Silverado crew cab with a shortbed. I had a Resse regular hitch in the Ford. I pull a 2013 Montana 38 feet fith. I noticed right off the rail height difference, wow what have I gotten myself into. So I took a whole lot of measurements and found the trailer was going to be nose high and could possibly hit my rear rails. Also due to being a shortbed my turning would be limited. After doing alot of research I decided to go with the Patriot Superglide 2700. But I still had a clearance problem so I installed the Correct track lifts which brought me to level. Haven't looked back my reversing into tight sites is fantastic so much better than my old truck. As for removing the hitch I bought a engine lift from Harbor Freight and Demco hitch tool which can be used on any pin hitch. I modified the engine hoist by extending the arm out 12 inches with 1/4 inch thick by 3 foot pipe to reach the the hitch with the tailgate down. I can reinstall the hitch in under twenty minutes and remove in fifteen minutes.

[@ticopowell]

Timely video! I'm researching hitches right now and am debating between a B&W companion and the Goosebox v3 or gen Y. I'll be pulling a 20k toy hauler full time with a 2016 F350 dually.

[@jamesglenn520]

Go with the Gen-Y Executive. We pull our Alliance Valor 40v13 and it is Absolutely simple and tows great 👍

[@TrinidadBadMon]

Just picked up my new demco for my 2021 Cummins 3500H.O.

[@coldcheese5755]

I have a 2019 srw f350 and just switched our 40’ cougar fifth wheel over to Reese goose box and when we get a few hundred feet behind 18 wheelers you can feel the top of the rv moving side to side when with our B&w you couldn’t feel that so we are thinking of switching back

[@tim9324]

I’d like to see a more comprehensive video on the different fifth wheel hitches and why choosing one over another.

[@jamesglenn520]

Should have shown the Gen-Y Executive hitch upclose. And mentiond/explained the torsion aspect of the design and the auto latching system 😁

[@acdii]

I have the Reese Sidewinder, and it gives excellent cab clearance on a 6 5' bed, sway is not an issue, easy to hitch up to, but the wedge can be problematic. I use a Curt A20, and the wedge that is made for it, does not fit tight, it runs out of slot before it is snug on both sides of the mouth on the hitch. This causes side play, which can mimic sway. If the wedge fits tight, it cannot move in the hitch, and all pivoting comes at the trailer end of the pinbox, then it tows great. I wound up modifying the Reese wedge by welding on 3/16" steel to take up the gap, and that locked it in, but the one meant for the A20 is just too sloppy. I bet if the Sidewinder is paired with the Reese 5th wheel hitch, it would be rock solid.

[@philsalsbery9994]

I have the Reese 19K Sidewinder pin box on my 39' Montana 5th wheel, mated to the Reese Titan 20K 5th wheel hitch in my RAM 3500 SRW Mega Cab with the 6'4" bed & Ram Boxes. Both Reese & Etrailer worked with me to come up with this set-up. It tows beautifully with zero sway, as the wedge fits really snug into the hitch, with Reese on Reese. The only issue is disconnecting, as I need to be near to straight and level, otherwise the hitch release bar can be tough to pull out. Sometimes I need to gently tap the release bar with a rubber mallet just to start it sliding out, then all is good. Hitching up is a breeze. The Sidewinder is a great solution for a short bed truck with Ram Boxes.

[@billchesney8949]

With that Blue Ox would you require safety chains. It looks like the pullrite design using king pin

[@OffroadVikingr]

Is there a turning radius/clearance benefit to converting from a 5th wheel pin box to a gooseneck box? I have a ‘21 F350 with the 6’ 9” bed. Thanks

[@sk8brder67]

This is great. Reading the comments here regarding the gooseneck options on how much harder it is to hitch up and off. I love the idea of a clean bed when not towing those. Would be great the see a video on the hitching time and differences between the king pin and gooseneck connections.

[@ceimo856]

Why risk that ball shearing off from a hard impact on those Anderson single ball hook ups. Also, on a king pin receiver, you have 4 pucks secured to the frame of the truck😉 Takes me 5 min. To remove the whole B&W in 2 pieces to the garage floor.

[@johnirwin1837]

@@ceimo856 ,why waste 5 minutes. I unhook and have an almost clean bed. No heavy parts even if two. I can not lift much anymore. It's an age thing.

[@jamesglenn520]

@@ceimo856 You should do a little more research. The Gen-Y and the Curt are Absolutely nothing like those Crappy Anderson Junk. My Gen-Y attaches directly to the ball in the bed. The B&W ball is only about 4 inches above the bed floor.

[@jamesglenn520]

@@ceimo856 And it takes you more time to take your hitch apart. I reach out flip the handle up and lift Just A Ball to have an empty bed👌

[@ceimo856]

@@jamesglenn520 The good thing is set up is reliable and safe. I don’t need to remove it. This vehicle is for towing my 5th wheel.

[@ricbailey170]

I’m m a pull rite fan my self.

[@mattheww1429]

Me too. I would love to use a goose neck ball but I've heard way to many people complain about getting more sway going from a fifthwheel to a gooseneck.

[@dansprenger4647]

My superglide is my best friend

[@vincentgonzales8917]

Amen I love my superglide

[@vincentgonzales8917]

Fantastic hitch

[@Sportcat-kk3dw]

Would love to hear more info on the gen y goose box. Tried getting measurement info from Gen y themselves and e trailer but never got return calls so ended up going with b&w. Or if anyone else has a goose swap option coming to replace the turning point box on the grand design reflection 150s.

[@jamesglenn520]

We have the Gen-Y Executive hitch on our Alliance Valor 40v13 and love it.

[@xenomethean9304]

From what is shown of the Blue Ox Goose hitch, I trust the design of it to be more secure than the Anderson hitch.

[@jamesglenn520]

The Blue Ox is still a Kingpin not a Gooseneck hitch.

[@tumbleweed4185]

Where are the Pullrite products? You are missing out on the best slider hitch for short bed pickups.

[@vincentgonzales8917]

I fully agree been using a 2700 for 2 years. Takes some getting use to in the hitching up must be perfectly straight.

[@Valor_73737]

I have been towing Goosenecks since the mid 1970s! I would probably want to use the Goosebox setup because it seems to me the point of "leverage" is lower and closer to the drive axle, and that would add to stability! Am I wrong?

[@jamesglenn520]

You are Absolutely 💯% Correct. And the Gen-Y Executive hitch is the best choice in my opinion.

[@FCFire410]

I want to get a Gen Y goose box but I hear about the warranty being voided on the fifth wheel.

[@tommybeebe4571]

I have a 2015 Ram heavy 2500 4X4 long bed with 5 inches of lift setting on 35 inch tires. Is that going to be an issue for a 5th wheel?

[@paulrodrigues9603]

Why do you always fly by the Reese/Ford accessory 5th wheel hitch? I scored a brand new one for my 2020 F250 w/ the puck system for cheap. We have a 5th wheel coming soon. Should I be second guessing my purchase??

[@NYVET48TFW]

Demco Recon ALL THE WAY!

[@jamesglenn520]

Gen-Y Executive All the way and BEYOND 👌👍

[@NYVET48TFW]

@@jamesglenn520 I will never use nor would I trust a connection that requires safety chains. 5th wheel hitches don't require chains for a reason. Glad you're happy, it's a free country. 👍👌

[@robertburns5145]

We have a Blue Ox Super Ride BXR 6200 that I love. However, Blue Ox no longer makes this hitch and I’m told that parts are no longer available. I’ve only had it 2 years.

[@TheDesertdawg1]

I’m in the same boat as you. Love my Blue Ox. I hope it lasts a lifetime because I haven’t seen anything I’d want to replace it with.

[@robertburns5145]

@@TheDesertdawg1 I agree. Nothing else out there really appeals to me.

[@kensimmons2133]

Do you prefer the factory 5/gn prep vs using aftermarket hitch on rails ? Thank you

[@BigTruckBigRV]

I'm prefer factory hands down

[@kensimmons2133]

@@BigTruckBigRV thank you

[@liset6347]

Do you have to have a long truck bed to use the Reese Goosebox?

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Typically yes but sometimes the RV cap can allow for tight turning with a Goosebox

[@mikepeppers5145]

You should stand closer and point to the fithweel

[@jamesglenn520]

They are showing different Hitches not fifthwheels. 🤔

[@tboat4015]

You can keep the goose ball. I'll stick with the real hitch.

[@dennissmith7730]

Anderson beat them all. Prove me wrong

[@johnirwin1837]

Personal preference. I will take Goosebox over them all.

[@BigTruckBigRV]

In what way? Just Google search and you'll prove to yourself.

[@bill29456]

Looks like Blue Ox copied Anderson hitches. Probably enough different not to get sued but makes ya wonder.

[@warren7127]

This was really "cool"

[@malcolmmannix6694]

Another good video but you rave on so much

[@Thepriest39]

In my opinion anybody who has a short bed isn’t driving a real truck. I see no reason to get e short bed. They are for city slickers so they can say I have a truck. I have an 8’ bed and use it all of the time.

[@michaelhoward7269]

Can't get a long bed with a Mega Cab.

[@tumbleweed4185]

Simple answer - WHEELBASE. I've driven crew cab dually's for work trucks for years and I'm tired of them. I'll take a short one any day.

[@jamesglenn520]

@@michaelhoward7269 You can but it will cost you 😲😉 I don't understand the whole Mega Cab craze anyway 😕 I'm not riding in the back and I don't Haul Girls big enough to need a larger cab😂🤣

[@philsalsbery9994]

@@jamesglenn520 To each his own, I love my Mega Cab. Rear seat folds down for massive storage protected from the weather. I pull a 5th wheel, so no shell.