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04-11-2020, 12:34 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Marysville WA
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #26029
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B&W 5er hitch
Unable to decide do I get the companion 20K or the 25K it’s only $160 difference I know it’s a over kill but leaning towards the 25K just Incase pro’s Con’s
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04-11-2020, 01:51 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: West Richland
Posts: 1,253
M.O.C. #17164
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I went with the 25K for my DRW truck which has plenty of capacity just in case when we retire we might upgrade to a Mobile Suites which more than likely would require the bigger hitch depending on the chosen model. Good luck.
Happy roads to you.
Tom Marty
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04-11-2020, 06:17 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,670
M.O.C. #2283
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Either one of these will be just fine for you. It really doesn’t matter. If you might someday get a heavy weight camper go for the 25000 pounder. There was is no down side except it will be a little heavier. If you aren’t going to get a larger camper get the lighter hitch.
Lynwood
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04-19-2020, 04:49 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 12
M.O.C. #19408
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I have the 25K hitch for my 3120RL. I always go for more than required. I feel this is worth the extra money for peace of mind.
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04-20-2020, 04:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: home base IL, OTR anywhere
Posts: 542
M.O.C. #19382
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Billyj571
Unable to decide do I get the companion 20K or the 25K it’s only $160 difference I know it’s a over kill but leaning towards the 25K just Incase pro’s Con’s
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FWIW, it really depends on what trailers you intend to pull and the tow vehicle. Without that info, it's hard to make a recommendation. If you have a dually, I'd get the 25k hitch, no identifiable issues and you can't go wrong with more hitch than you need on a dually, in 99% of RV applications. SRW trucks with limited payload... the weight calculation comes into play much more than with DRW trucks. Each has its place. How you use your RV and how you load it also play into the decision process.
JMHO
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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
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04-20-2020, 06:30 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Kamiah
Posts: 346
M.O.C. #14438
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We have the 25,000 pound B&W. It has been trouble free. I asked the same question when I was in the market for a hitch. Glad I picked the 25k hitch now as I am in the market for a new trailer that is heavier. hope this helps.
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Ron&Sue
2017 Montana 3720RL Legacy
14' Ram 3500 DRW
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04-20-2020, 07:15 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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We got the Curt 25K, and just feel better about it.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-20-2020, 07:50 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2015
Location: fargo
Posts: 187
M.O.C. #17461
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$160 and 9lbs, probably isn't going to have any serious cons to getting the bigger one
I don't know if you've been around these hitches or not. I have one of them and I really like that the box is clear when it isn't in the pickup. But... it is crazy heavy and getting it out of the pin box in the pickup is a pain.
If it was in any way possible to go the gooseneck route and have it approved by the frame manufacturer I'd be all about it. Then you never have to remove a hitch from the back of the pickup, whenever you unhook the trailer you get an empty box.
I don't know if that is a possibility or not for you, but something to consider.
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