Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Montana Owners Club - Keystone Montana 5th Wheel Forum > GENERAL DISCUSSIONS > Tow Vehicles & Towing
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 10-09-2018, 04:22 PM   #41
jetskier
Montana Fan
 
jetskier's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Minden - NV
Posts: 499
M.O.C. #22360
Quote:
Originally Posted by 331MONTHC View Post
I went with the Anderson Hitch because I already had the factory goose-neck ball mount. But to get the best ride add a Morryde pin box. I had the Trailair and that didnt eliminate the chucking.

I thought I heard you can't use the Morryde pin box with the Anderson. You have to use their lockout kit. I know that's the case for the Rota-Flex
 
__________________
2013 F350 Lariat Ultimate CC LB
2019 3790RD
jetskier is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2018, 05:29 AM   #42
kjmcdowell77
Established Member
 
kjmcdowell77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Omaha
Posts: 47
M.O.C. #22739
I am very new to the 5th wheel world and I wound up getting the Anderson hitch. I have a 2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD diesel with the standard 6'8" bed and I can do a full 90 degree angle without even coming close to the cab with the nose of my 5er. It's a 2018 High Country 321MK that weights about 11,100 lb empty and the pin weight is around 2300 lbs. I have no trouble towing with my 3/4 ton truck. Very stable and comfortable.
kjmcdowell77 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2018, 05:46 AM   #43
331MONTHC
Established Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cape coral
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #22819
Quote:
Originally Posted by jetskier View Post
I thought I heard you can't use the Morryde pin box with the Anderson. You have to use their lockout kit. I know that's the case for the Rota-Flex
I believe you need the lockout kit with the airbag pin box.
331MONTHC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2018, 06:03 AM   #44
331MONTHC
Established Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Cape coral
Posts: 14
M.O.C. #22819
Yes you need a lockout kit if you have the Rota-Flex pin box and use an Anderson Hitch.
331MONTHC is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2018, 07:35 AM   #45
BiggarView
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #19382
Send a message via AIM to BiggarView
Quote:
Originally Posted by wade View Post
Its a good thing we have all these big heavy duty high horsepower pickups now to haul these campers, its a wonder how back in the day we had lighter duty trucks, weaker frames with low horsepower power like under 180hp and 3 speed transmissions and smaller rear ends and axles, using air shocks not the fancy air bags and still hauled those big heavy trls all over the country and nobody ever worried about the CGWVR. How did we ever get bye huh imagine that
Trailers have gotten larger and heavier... trucks have too. but that does no negate physics and Mfr specs or recommendations or other applicable rules.

Accident stats are better reported these days. Back in the day (as you put it) this was not the case. Bottom line is back in the day if you exceeded the specs and did not have any issues, just like today.... you were lucky, but not safe.
__________________

2017 RAM 3500 Laramie CCLB Dually CTD Aisin, OEM auto level rear air-ride, B&W hitch
2020 3813MS Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde 8K IS & pinbox, PI EMS,DIY mods by in-house "craftsman", RV security system Mk1 Beagle Alerter
BiggarView is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2018, 08:48 AM   #46
pyoung47
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Holts Summit
Posts: 122
M.O.C. #20913
[QUOT

you were lucky, but not safe.[/QUOTE]

Back in my day, we didn’t need stupid seat belts or the air bags. We took our pinishment like men.
pyoung47 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2018, 09:16 AM   #47
BiggarView
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 532
M.O.C. #19382
Send a message via AIM to BiggarView
Quote:
Originally Posted by pyoung47 View Post
[QUOT

you were lucky, but not safe.
Back in my day, we didn’t need stupid seat belts or the air bags. We took our pinishment like men.[/QUOTE]

I rest my case.
__________________

2017 RAM 3500 Laramie CCLB Dually CTD Aisin, OEM auto level rear air-ride, B&W hitch
2020 3813MS Legacy Cobalt FBP, MORryde 8K IS & pinbox, PI EMS,DIY mods by in-house "craftsman", RV security system Mk1 Beagle Alerter
BiggarView is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-14-2018, 09:18 AM   #48
PNW Fireguy
Montana Master
 
PNW Fireguy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
__________________
SOB
2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
PNW Fireguy is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-16-2018, 09:21 AM   #49
civilengineer42
Established Member
 
civilengineer42's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #22618
Just looking at your set up with a 2500 you need to consider the weight. Look into Anderson and some of the lighter hitches. I love my BW, but it is heavy. And one other thing to look into is your insurance for the truck and trailer. Read the fine print and be sure that there is not a clause about towing over weight. I have Geico and it is in both polices. If I tow the Montana with a truck that is too small they don't pay, if I haul something to heavy with the truck they don't pay. No Disrespect meant by any means.......Just do not want to see anyone run the risk too lose what they have worked so hard to get, over the fine print......God Bless and Safe Travels.....
__________________
Scott And Kathleen
2019 3721RL 20th Anniversary Edition
2018 Dodge Lone Star 3500HD DRW 4x4
6.7L Cummins-Aisin Transmission 3:73 Rear Gears
civilengineer42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2018, 04:10 PM   #50
ps146364
Established Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Belfair
Posts: 26
M.O.C. #14615
I have 2016 F-350 6-1/2’ box using the B&W hitch and fifth wheel companion non slider, pulling a 2013 3400RL. The pin box will hit the bed rails before the front cap reaches the rear window. Been in some tight places without any problems.
ps146364 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2018, 06:21 PM   #51
mlh
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
M.O.C. #2283
I have Allstate. I ask my agent if I towed an overweight camper was I covered? She called Allstate and ask, yes you are covered. If you speed, run a stop sign, drive drunk you are covered. They can’t pick and choose when to cover you or they would never cover anything.
Lynwood
mlh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2018, 06:56 PM   #52
civilengineer42
Established Member
 
civilengineer42's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #22618
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh View Post
I have Allstate. I ask my agent if I towed an overweight camper was I covered? She called Allstate and ask, yes you are covered. If you speed, run a stop sign, drive drunk you are covered. They can’t pick and choose when to cover you or they would never cover anything.
Lynwood
Geico told me it would be considered Negligence on my part, and would not cover my personal loss. If another person was involved they would cover my Liability in that case. They have no choice there. But they could turn around and sue me if it was proven the accident was directly caused by the failing to abide by the guide lines set forth by the truck/trailer manufacturing company. It is a very slippery slope. The advice I got from my Son who is a Lawyer and my personal Lawyer is ditch the 2500 and get a 3500 and avoid any risk of litigation if something was to happen. This is just what I was advised of, and it was also stated all it takes is a civil Lawyer to get involved if they were injuries legitimate or not. It is no different than if it was a CDL truck, if they can prove the accident was caused by the fact you were overweight. Been in Heavy Highway Construction too long......Been there and done that......

Just my experience.....I hate Insurance Companies and Lawyers.....
__________________
Scott And Kathleen
2019 3721RL 20th Anniversary Edition
2018 Dodge Lone Star 3500HD DRW 4x4
6.7L Cummins-Aisin Transmission 3:73 Rear Gears
civilengineer42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2018, 06:59 PM   #53
STIHLNTIME
Seasoned Camper
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: Stark City
Posts: 89
M.O.C. #21339
I pull with the Ford hitch in a short bed F250, I can back up at very sharp angles without getting close to the truck cab. As for Ford there is no difference between drivetrains in the F250 and F350 on SRW trucks the same rear axle is used and there is one leaf spring difference. I can't speak to GM products, but there are many good hitches on the market. I would visit a shop that installs hitches and see what the most popular hitches they install and go from there. Just make sure it is rated for the loaded trailer weight. As far as what your truck will pull/not pull safely use common sense. You will find on this forum nothing short of a Kenworth or Peterbilt is safe to pull a "modern" fiver. I have pulled thousands of miles with a 3/4 ton with zero issues. I use common sense and am not grossly overweight, sure extremes will get you in trouble. Remember the highways and bridge abutments you will travel are rough any added cushioning will help or add airbags, they helped my ride immensely. Good Luck!
__________________
Indian Springs Farm
2018 3121RL Samsung Residential Fridge
2018 Ford F250 PSD Air Lift 5000
Sailun 637 tires Predator 3500 (2) paralleled
STIHLNTIME is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-18-2018, 07:14 PM   #54
mlh
Montana Master
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,528
M.O.C. #2283
Just my experience.....I hate Insurance Companies and Lawyers.....[/QUOTE]

Except for your son.
Lynwood
mlh is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-19-2018, 07:21 AM   #55
civilengineer42
Established Member
 
civilengineer42's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #22618
Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh View Post
Just my experience.....I hate Insurance Companies and Lawyers.....
Except for your son.
Lynwood[/QUOTE]

I do Love My Son.......But he has his days when he is placed on the "DO NOT CALL ME" list......LOL.......
__________________
Scott And Kathleen
2019 3721RL 20th Anniversary Edition
2018 Dodge Lone Star 3500HD DRW 4x4
6.7L Cummins-Aisin Transmission 3:73 Rear Gears
civilengineer42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-20-2018, 06:38 AM   #56
The Bone
Montana Fan
 
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Livermore
Posts: 321
M.O.C. #17521
Quote:
Originally Posted by civilengineer42 View Post
Geico told me it would be considered Negligence on my part, and would not cover my personal loss. If another person was involved they would cover my Liability in that case. They have no choice there. But they could turn around and sue me if it was proven the accident was directly caused by the failing to abide by the guide lines set forth by the truck/trailer manufacturing company. It is a very slippery slope. The advice I got from my Son who is a Lawyer and my personal Lawyer is ditch the 2500 and get a 3500 and avoid any risk of litigation if something was to happen. This is just what I was advised of, and it was also stated all it takes is a civil Lawyer to get involved if they were injuries legitimate or not. It is no different than if it was a CDL truck, if they can prove the accident was caused by the fact you were overweight. Been in Heavy Highway Construction too long......Been there and done that......

Just my experience.....I hate Insurance Companies and Lawyers.....
LOL.

Never trust a Gecko
The Bone is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2018, 09:55 AM   #57
Cook-Den
Established Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: johnstown
Posts: 46
M.O.C. #21280
Bagger and Nighthawk got it right, i have a 2018 305RL that grosses at 14000lbs. using a 2014 GMC 2500 (gas) with airbags and all i do is worry and stress over how much we are putting in the camper and truck because i know i got the wrong truck for the job. I,m constantly checking tire temps and pressures. you can level out the truck and trailer with the airbags but the weight transfer on the axles of the truck are not desirable. sure it looks good and brings the headlights down but if you talk to any engineer they will tell you that your weight distribution is incorrect. That being said I ordered a new 3500 duramax and should now be able to enjoy the trip. I have a Hensley BD3 hitch with air ride i will continue to use on the new truck as for my money i think is it one of the best on the market, smooth-reduced chucking well built.
Cook-Den is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2018, 02:43 PM   #58
mhs4771
Montana Master
 
mhs4771's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
If you want the features of an Air Ride Hitch, but don't want the hassle of adding Air, look into the Comfort Ride Hitch. Put one in my TV a couple of years ago and love it.
__________________
Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
mhs4771 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2018, 03:02 PM   #59
DQDick
Site Team
 
DQDick's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
If you're looking for a light weight hitch, Pullrites new 30K non-slider only weights 56#.
__________________
Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
DQDick is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-22-2018, 08:13 AM   #60
civilengineer42
Established Member
 
civilengineer42's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Magnolia
Posts: 41
M.O.C. #22618
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cook-Den View Post
Bagger and Nighthawk got it right, i have a 2018 305RL that grosses at 14000lbs. using a 2014 GMC 2500 (gas) with airbags and all i do is worry and stress over how much we are putting in the camper and truck because i know i got the wrong truck for the job. I,m constantly checking tire temps and pressures. you can level out the truck and trailer with the airbags but the weight transfer on the axles of the truck are not desirable. sure it looks good and brings the headlights down but if you talk to any engineer they will tell you that your weight distribution is incorrect. That being said I ordered a new 3500 duramax and should now be able to enjoy the trip. I have a Hensley BD3 hitch with air ride i will continue to use on the new truck as for my money i think is it one of the best on the market, smooth-reduced chucking well built.
It will make you much more at ease. For years people have pulled big 5th wheels with 3/4 ton trucks and still do. From an Engineering stand point it does not make it right to over load. I wish I could have gotten pictures of the worst RV accident I have ever seen on my last trip. 3/4 ton pulling a Raptor tri axle, bumper dragging the ground. But he blew past me at 75 or 80, and about an hour up the road his truck and trailer was in the ditch totaled. Did not see it happen but by the looks of the skid marks he tried to slow down rapidly, and due to the weight not being spread on the axles right the trailer pushed him around. And from there all bets are off.

God Bless and Safe Travels.......
__________________
Scott And Kathleen
2019 3721RL 20th Anniversary Edition
2018 Dodge Lone Star 3500HD DRW 4x4
6.7L Cummins-Aisin Transmission 3:73 Rear Gears
civilengineer42 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Montana RV, Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.