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06-04-2023, 03:33 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2023
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M.O.C. #32781
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5th Wheel Hitch
First off, I appreciate and enjoyed reading all the different opinions on trucks used to pull 5th wheels. So for my next question for opinions and info. The 2023 Montana 3793RD that we just purchased is equipped with Lippert Road Armor Trail Air pin-box. Our current 2005 F350 tow vehicle has a CURT Q20 5th wheel hitch. We are upgrading to a 2023 model truck. The CURT will be staying in the old truck. What are some good options for a 5th wheel hitch to match the pin box on our new Montana?
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06-04-2023, 04:23 PM
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Site Team
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Welcome to the forum. You might as well ask which truck is better (the answer is, the one you own). You are going to get many opinions, but most of us only have experience with a couple hitches.
Any 5th wheel hitch will work with your pin box. Your new truck will probably be equipped with the puck system, so whatever hitch you get will drop right in. I suggest you go big, 20k or 25k (no reason not to) and stick with a major brand. B&W, Curt, Reese, etc.
The only experience I can share with you is that I have always used B&W hitches, never had a problem, never had a reason to look at anything else.
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2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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06-04-2023, 04:25 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Sharpsburg
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2nd B & W
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06-04-2023, 05:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Austin
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I can’t speak to B&W or Curt. I did have Reese hitch in the early 2000s. Fortunately my 6’-3” 250 lbs youngest son was still living at home and could assist with loading and unloading it…it felt like a battleship anchor. For our current RV my main goal was to find something I could handle by myself. I chose the Demco Recon. It breaks down into manageable parts and has served us well.
Edit: my Demco is mounted on old-school rails.
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2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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06-04-2023, 06:11 PM
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Site Team
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They are all heavy. The B&W breaks down into two pieces, but I still won't try to lift it by myself; already have an ortho guy on speed dial. I use the Montana to pick it up out of the truck and I store it attached to the pin box if I need my truck bed for something.
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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06-04-2023, 05:37 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
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I also have a B&W. It’s a great hitch but they all are. Take a serious look at what your dealer sells. Since you are buying a camper from them you might get a better deal.
Lynwood
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06-04-2023, 08:19 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
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B&W is a very popular hitch. But many are happy with the other major brands. Some like the ball mount type (not gooseneck). For the first 5 years I towed with a Pullrite Super 5th. After trading for a new truck I got a Reese Elite. Both great hitches. Both separated into two parts for easier removal. Any will work well.
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Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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06-04-2023, 11:13 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lakewood
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I have had three B&W hitches, hand down one of the best for the truck I have now have the puck system I'm 69 years old and I can take it out by myself in two part of course.
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06-05-2023, 06:08 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Northeast TX
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Always a B&W man, but recently made the switch to Reese Goosebox. I'll never use anything else. Ball might weigh all of 6 or 7 pounds.
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22 MHC 331RL, Surge Guard 35550, SumoSprings, Kodiak disc brakes, 412Ah Lithium, Gen 3 Goosebox, Sailun 85s
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06-05-2023, 06:32 AM
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Montana Fan
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lee-CI
Always a B&W man, but recently made the switch to Reese Goosebox. I'll never use anything else. Ball might weigh all of 6 or 7 pounds.
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This is a spot on recommendation!
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06-05-2023, 06:30 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Mesa
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GetGone
First off, I appreciate and enjoyed reading all the different opinions on trucks used to pull 5th wheels. So for my next question for opinions and info. The 2023 Montana 3793RD that we just purchased is equipped with Lippert Road Armor Trail Air pin-box. Our current 2005 F350 tow vehicle has a CURT Q20 5th wheel hitch. We are upgrading to a 2023 model truck. The CURT will be staying in the old truck. What are some good options for a 5th wheel hitch to match the pin box on our new Montana?
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Both GM and Ford trucks have the 10 speed transmissions which you will love!. Order your truck with the factory puck system for sure. Then replace the Lippert trail air pin box on your Montana 3793RD with the Reese goose box system. What you’ll have is a clean unobstructed truck bed every time the camper is disconnected. No bulky 5th wheel hitch to install, remove and store. The new 2023 F-350 will ride every bit as nice unloaded as a less capable F-250. If you are considering a dually truck, test drive a F-450. The turning radius is better than the F-250 by 15’. FWIW, Your 2005 F-350 (if it has the 6.0 liter diesel) is not very reliable for pulling that trailer.
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06-05-2023, 11:24 AM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Orange County, CA
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I have the Demco Recon on an Reese base and connect it via the factory pucks. The frame connects with cams and the rest connects with hitch pins and a main pin so no bolts. I use pad locks and locking hitch pins to make it a little harder to steal. Breaks down into 3, approx 50 lb sections so a little easier to remove when I need to use the bed.
The Demco also comes in model that attaches to the bed with a factory gooseneck ball instead of a frame - it tightens on the ball and truck bed. However, I saw a review where the gooseneck version can allow some movement so I opted for the frame as I have the bed coating.
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2021 F350 SRW CC, 6.7, LB, 4360 pyld, 2800 lb rear SumoSprings, spray on bedliner, 19K Demco Recon on factory pucks
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06-05-2023, 02:40 PM
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Montana Master
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I have a Demco slider. Way to heavy for me to remove. If I could have a redo, I'd have gotten a B&W companion. Much lighter and easier to remove.
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Tony & Donna
2022 Montana HC, 295RL, Solar Flex 400, Onan 3600 LPG, 2K inverter, 200AH Lithium. 2020 GMC Denali 2500 6.6 Duramax, Demco 21K Auto Slide
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06-05-2023, 05:43 PM
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Another vote here for the B&W Companion 20K. Goes together quickly, install is just drop-in if you have the puck system from GM, Ford, Ram, and the base can separate from the hitch pad (saddle) by just pulling two hitch pins. In addition, this hitch as some minor adjustments to move the hitch back a couple of inches and up or down the same.
I have a 2023 Silverado 3500 single rear wheel with the standard bed (6'9" - not the long bed) and I do not need a slider with my Montana HC 295rl - plenty of clearance to the bed rails and cab.
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Jeff
2022 Montana High Country 295rl
2023 Chevy High Country 3500 Diesel Std Bed SRW 4x4, B&W Companion
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06-12-2023, 08:32 AM
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Seasoned Camper
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Jeff:
I have the exact same set up as you and I am perfectly happy with the hitch. One note however..... Do NOT move the trailer, even a few feet without inserting the safety pin on the hitch! Don't even ask how I know.
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Herb and Elaine
2021 295RL
2021 Silverado 3500
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06-16-2023, 06:52 PM
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M.O.C. #32482
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ojo123
Jeff:
I have the exact same set up as you and I am perfectly happy with the hitch. One note however..... Do NOT move the trailer, even a few feet without inserting the safety pin on the hitch! Don't even ask how I know.
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Roger that!
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2022 Montana High Country 295rl
2023 Chevy High Country 3500 Diesel Std Bed SRW 4x4, B&W Companion
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06-06-2023, 12:12 AM
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Montana Fan
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I love my B&W 20K, in the future I might go with the Resse Goosebox but for now this will work.
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06-06-2023, 07:21 AM
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Since we didn’t have a hitch and wanted to cushion the ride we went with a Goosebox. It’s really easy to hitch up. We are still experimenting with air pressure.
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06-06-2023, 10:06 AM
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Montana Master
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Best purchase ever was the Reese Goosebox.
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06-11-2023, 07:24 PM
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I've considered going with a gooseneck type of hitch in future. Definitely very easy to install and remove the ball in the F350. How about experience with a short bed and the Reese Goosebox?
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Mike and Cindy
2019 F350 SRW
2019 3701 LK
Pullrite Slider
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