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09-19-2011, 04:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Olympia
Posts: 410
M.O.C. #9671
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15K or 20K Hitch
What do you Tow and what size/type Hitch do you have?
Guess I should mention I have a Valley Industries 16K slider.
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09-19-2011, 04:54 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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2010 3665re with a 15k Reese slider with a 20k head.
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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.
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09-19-2011, 05:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Colorado Springs
Posts: 3,335
M.O.C. #10496
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See signature below... 
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2010 3150RL
LevelUp, Dual 6 volt batteries, Progressive Industries EMS HW50C, Honda EU2000i Generator, Bridgestone Duravis R250 tires, Torklift Glowstep Revolution Stairs, LED Tail lights
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie SRW LB CC Cummins 6.7L Aisin Trans B&W RVK3600
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09-19-2011, 06:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Hesperia
Posts: 1,321
M.O.C. #7787
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3400/ 18K Draw-Tite
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09-19-2011, 07:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: madison
Posts: 120
M.O.C. #11617
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3455SA / 18K B/W Companion
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09-20-2011, 12:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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3750FL with 18K Valley.
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09-20-2011, 01:16 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2003
Location: New Bern
Posts: 4,294
M.O.C. #311
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20K, it is what dealer ordered for my truck.
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09-20-2011, 01:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Down the Road
Posts: 5,627
M.O.C. #889
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3400RL with 20.5K Super5th by Pullrite
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09-20-2011, 02:30 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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2011 3750FL with a cheapo Reese 16K.
Bingo
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09-20-2011, 02:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: K.C.
Posts: 11,731
M.O.C. #5980
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07 3400 RL
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09-20-2011, 03:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: North Port
Posts: 271
M.O.C. #10954
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High Country 313RE, Reese Elite 18K
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2021 Montana 3121RL w/ Cobalt Paint
2019 F-450 w/ airbags and 25k BW Companion
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09-20-2011, 03:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Ontario
Posts: 722
M.O.C. #1328
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3605RL Reese 20K (ordered an 18K and it was replaced with a 20K)
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Mike & Donna Ishler Ontario, NY KE2LU FN13
2017 3720RL TST S637's
2017 Dodge 3500 Laramie CTD 4x4 Auto
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09-20-2011, 06:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Murrieta
Posts: 5,816
M.O.C. #9257
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My truck has a maximum tow rating of 15,300 and CGVWR of 23,000. I have a Valley/Husky 16K which even provides a little margin for the tow rating. My truck when packed up and ready-to-tow weighs 8,500 lbs leaving only 14,500 left over for the fifth wheel or else I'll be over on the CGVWR. My Monty has a GVWR of 14,040 and actually weighs 13,500. Thus I still have 2,500 lbs of margin for the hitch.
In my case the 20Ks were more expensive and I didn't feel the need to get the weight and capability of a 20K if I would never approach it. My decision was based more on cost at the time but I was short-sided on another more important factor.
My only regret is that I did not get a hitch that didn't use over-the-bed rails. I remove the hitch most of the time, so then I have those infernal rails in the way. This forced me to build a 4 section plywood platform that fits all over this to create a flat bed but raises the height of the bed overall. This was cheaper than buying a new hitch and having an older one to get rid of at a loss.
I'm just saying it ain't all about the hitch rating which is what I used for my decision and was pleased that it was in two parts and manageable when removing it. I wish I had known more than that like how it looked when I removed it (hate those bed rails?).
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09-20-2011, 07:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Silverton
Posts: 489
M.O.C. #11144
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2011 295RKD and a Reese 16K
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09-20-2011, 09:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Summerville
Posts: 50
M.O.C. #6130
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2011 3750FL with Pro Series 16K 5th Wheel Hitch with Square Tube Slider
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09-20-2011, 10:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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2008 3400 (Soon to be 2012 3585SA) with 16k Reese Square Slider.
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Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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09-20-2011, 02:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Brandon
Posts: 3,944
M.O.C. #1034
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2010 3455 and Hijacker 21K
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax 
2017/3721RL/Legacy Pkg./Pressure-Pro 
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09-20-2011, 04:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Sioux Falls
Posts: 729
M.O.C. #3206
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2000 3555RL with a 20k Drawtite
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09-21-2011, 02:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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2010 2955RL / Reese 20K
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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.
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09-21-2011, 07:08 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Goldsboro
Posts: 288
M.O.C. #9143
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Curt 20K. I knew it was more than I needed....for now.
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