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MikenRobin


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We just purchased a new to us 2012 f450 for our TV.

The bed is prepped for a hitch.

HELP!   Please recommend a hitch for a 16000lb load

 

Thanks.

 

Mike



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Always go heavier than what you figure.  Who knows if a year or two down the road that you decide to buy another, heavier trailer.  We have a Mobile Suites that weighs 18,500 lbs, so our Reese is a 22K unit.  That should be heavy enough as long as we don't trade up to a 43' trailer.

There are lots of brands, but I've been told that Reese has a good reputation as being quality hitches.  If you happen to decide to go with an air ride hitch, I'd go with a Hensley.

Terry



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Glenn West


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We went with an air ride hitch. www.hitchcrafter.com/32ksinglepivotair.htm

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Hensley BD3 TrailerSaver Air Ride Hitch. not only is it a great hitch, Hensley has great customer service. Call Aaron at Hensley if you have any questions.

1-800-410-6580 ext. 104.

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Here's a used air ride hitch at a good price.
www.rvnetwork.com/index.php

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I use a curt q24. 24k hitch.. like $500..pulling 23k lbs.

Works perfect .

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MikenRobin wrote:

We just purchased a new to us 2012 f450 for our TV.

The bed is prepped for a hitch.

HELP!   Please recommend a hitch for a 16000lb load

 

Thanks.

 

Mike

If by prepped you mean by factory, Reese makes a 20K and 25K that would fit in. Also, B&W makes one that fits, I think it is now a 20K. I have a B&W in mine, and it is a great hitch. No slop after hitching up, very well built, comes apart in 2 pieces to take out of bed. B&W is also American made.  



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On a trailer that weight I would not consider anything except an air ride hitch. I personally like the Trailersaver in that application.

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MikenRobin


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A BIG thanks to all that replied. As always this forum helped me is many areas for the FT goal.

I did some research and agree that an air ride hitch is the way to go. I also talked to Aaron at Hensley, but found a one year old BD3 on ebay. I did the buy it now option so I should be ready in time for the TN spring rally. Really looking forward to it.

Thanks again.

Mike

 



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suse1023


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Glad I found this discussion, as I need to replace my stolen fifth wheel hitch. *%#$%*%%$$$$$$ dammit......

I think I should upgrade to an air hitch, and see there are some used ones available.

(truck is an 01 dually--7.3 long bed/crew cab 4x4and the camper is a 02 carriage cameo f34ck)


Any advice on what to look for in a used one?

Would also love some dealer recommendations---who to avoid is probably even more important than who is good!

I'm in Texas just outside of San Antonio, Thanks very much.

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Glenn West


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That is odd. I tried to sale my hitch, finally gave it to park owner. They have little resale value.



-- Edited by Glenn West on Tuesday 24th of February 2015 01:51:07 PM

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We have been pleased with our Curt 24K. Not much more expensive than a lower capacity hitch, and you are "future proofed",

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