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Old 03-17-2019, 08:31 PM   #1
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Wanting a new 5th wheel hitch

I am in the market for a new 5th wheel hitch, my old Reese is 15 years old and has seen better days and it is time for a replacement.
I am between 2 hitches

A) Demco Premier Hijacker 21K rail mount

B) Reese 20K Select Towpower rail mount (the one with the Elite head).

I want a hitch with a pivioting head and a single wrap around jaw that fits ISR rails.
I do not want dual or clamshell jaws or a single locking bar.
Cost is only a minor concern.

I have looked at B & W and Pullrite and neither fit my criteria

There is also a new Reese M class hitch. I would consider one of those if the ISR legs are available (don't think the are)
 
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Old 03-17-2019, 09:23 PM   #2
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I have a Demco Recon 21K and use it with a Sidewinder 5th airborn inbox.
It is great.
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Old 03-18-2019, 08:55 AM   #3
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I have had a Reese Elite puck mount (but not the Select Towpower) for 7 years and very happy with it. Same head but different base??
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Old 03-18-2019, 10:06 AM   #4
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I have a Husky 26KW for our 2015 Ford F350 Puck system but they have others. It works great with 1 wrap around jaw and pivoting head.
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Old 03-18-2019, 10:35 AM   #5
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I am in the market for a new 5th wheel hitch, my old Reese is 15 years old and has seen better days and it is time for a replacement.
I am between 2 hitches

A) Demco Premier Hijacker 21K rail mount

B) Reese 20K Select Towpower rail mount (the one with the Elite head).

I want a hitch with a pivioting head and a single wrap around jaw that fits ISR rails.
I do not want dual or clamshell jaws or a single locking bar.
Cost is only a minor concern.

I have looked at B & W and Pullrite and neither fit my criteria

There is also a new Reese M class hitch. I would consider one of those if the ISR legs are available (don't think the are)

Have you considered the Andersen hitch they have the steel version, which I have that fits the ISR rails. 20K weight rating, and 4500 pin rating
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Old 03-18-2019, 02:47 PM   #6
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I have a beautiful Curt Q24, 24,000lb hitch for sale.
Private message me if you are interested.
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Old 03-18-2019, 05:11 PM   #7
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I have had a Reese Elite puck mount (but not the Select Towpower) for 7 years and very happy with it. Same head but different base??
Yep same head, different legs
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Old 03-18-2019, 05:14 PM   #8
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Have you considered the Andersen hitch they have the steel version, which I have that fits the ISR rails. 20K weight rating, and 4500 pin rating
Nope would not consider one. You may really like yours but JMO, it's an accident looking for a place to happen.
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Nope would not consider one. You may really like yours but JMO, it's an accident looking for a place to happen.

Well you know how opinions are ,everyone has one

But opinions are not facts, so what is it you base your OPINIONS on, I know there has been some issues with Aluminum Andersen, BUT NO accidents or damage to truck or fifth wheels .

Absolutely no issues with the steel version rail mount . My point is, this is how this kind of nonsense gets started. Sometimes we are better served then giving opinions on something we know nothing about . Just saying .
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Old 03-18-2019, 05:42 PM   #10
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Well you know how opinions are ,everyone has one

But opinions are not facts, so what is it you base your OPINIONS on, I know there has been some issues with Aluminum Andersen, BUT NO accidents or damage to truck or fifth wheels .

Absolutely no issues with the steel version rail mount . My point is, this is how this kind of nonsense gets started. Sometimes we are better served then giving opinions on something we know nothing about . Just saying .
I set specific criteria as to what kind of hitch I was interested in and while you opinion is valued so should mine. And by the way you are uninformed about accidents and damage on 5th wheels caused by an Anderson hitch.
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:06 PM   #11
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It’s looks like you know what you wont in a hitch. You certainly don’t need my advice. Go buy yourself a hitch. You will never get ahead by following.
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:07 PM   #12
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Reese Elite 25K Ford Puck System Hitch for Sale.

I have a 2017 Reese Elite 25K fifth wheel hitch for Ford puck system. It has towed a Montana 3811ms fifth wheel about 6000 miles. Works great and well maintained. We sold the fiver. If interested I am in the..Dallas/Ft. Worth Area.
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:43 PM   #13
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I have a beautiful Curt Q24, 24,000lb hitch for sale.
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Interested, where is the hitch located??
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:46 PM   #14
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I have a 2017 Reese Elite 25K fifth wheel hitch for Ford puck system. It has towed a Montana 3811ms fifth wheel about 6000 miles. Works great and well maintained. We sold the fiver. If interested I am in the..Dallas/Ft. Worth Area.
Thanks but I don't have a Ford, or are the legs/base changeable to an ISR rail??
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Old 03-18-2019, 06:49 PM   #15
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Interested, where is the hitch located??

Jackson Tennessee.
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I set specific criteria as to what kind of hitch I was interested in and while you opinion is valued so should mine. And by the way you are uninformed about accidents and damage on 5th wheels caused by an Anderson hitch.
Next.

You are referring to someone rear ending a box trailer, and the Andersen supposedly failing. They claim is was the Andersen, so in a panic stop, and you lock up the brakes on truck ,and trailer, and hit the person in front of you, then blame it on the hitch. Lots of factors there, the big one they hit the vehicle in from of them, whats going to happen ????

Take the case of B&W hitch failure, those hitches are worshipped, it twisted apart when a fifth wheel rolled, thats great, the truck did not roll. Take that hitch, and a 14K fifth wheel ,and rear end someone ,and see how things turn out. My point there is nothing good going to happen in most accidents with a fifth wheel.

Do a research on Curt hitches, just saying .

And on opinions ,none was given from me. I asked if you considered a Andersen hitch, I gave you no opinions on it, nor asked for any, or any product bashing.
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Thanks but I don't have a Ford, or are the legs/base changeable to an ISR rail??
The legs are bolted on but I am not sure whether they're interchangeable and work with an ISR rail? Someone else here on the Montana Forum may know the answer to your question? If anyone here knows the answer to gjetzen's question let us both know. He needs to buy a hitch and I'd like to sell mine. Thanks.
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Thanks but I don't have a Ford, or are the legs/base changeable to an ISR rail??
My Curt is on the rail system
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Have you considered the Andersen hitch they have the steel version, which I have that fits the ISR rails. 20K weight rating, and 4500 pin rating
We put in an Anderson hitch when we bought our Montana last year and have been very happy with it. If you just get close with the pin box over the ball, it will align itself and slide down into position. It really pulls well without any jerking or handling problems. We have the Aluminum version as our High Country is only rated for 14,000 pounds loaded and it really has been a good hitch for us so far. Not only that, I can remove it by myself using a 15/16 socket and a Crescent wrench and stow it in the basement of the coach. Takes about five minutes to put it in or take it out.
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The Andersons are nice I have one also, not sure how it holds all the weight but it does, I guess your peace of mind Is priceless. good luck shopping !
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