thanks Jim .. super info !I've used many 5th wheel pinboxes and hitches over the years. Of all of them, those below stand out as my favorites.
Pinbox
- FlexAir - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
- MORryde - link
Decent ride - no maintenance
Hitch
1. TrailerSaver BD5 - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
2. TrailerSaver TS3 - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
3. B&W Companion - link
Decent ride - minimal maintenance
Not Tested (by me)
Gen-Y Executive Gooseneck Hitch System - link
I've seen a number of Valor owners go to this hitch. I've spoken to a few and I have read a lot of reviews. It seems that this system excels on units with a heavier than average pin weight from the reviews I've read. Full disclosure: I am planning on testing a Gen-Y with my heavy pin weight Paradigm 340. Heavy due to washer, dryer, 800 Ah (soon to be 1000 Ah) LiFePO4, dual inverters and more - all up front. That's why my new TrailerSaver BD5 is now for sale.
I've used many 5th wheel pinboxes and hitches over the years. Of all of them, those below stand out as my favorites.
Pinbox
- FlexAir - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
- MORryde - link
Decent ride - no maintenance
Hitch
1. TrailerSaver BD5 - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
2. TrailerSaver TS3 - link
Super nice ride - some maintenance
3. B&W Companion - link
Decent ride - minimal maintenance
Not Tested (by me)
Gen-Y Executive Gooseneck Hitch System - link
I've seen a number of Valor owners go to this hitch. I've spoken to a few and I have read a lot of reviews. It seems that this system excels on units with a heavier than average pin weight from the reviews I've read. Full disclosure: I am planning on testing a Gen-Y with my heavy pin weight Paradigm 340. Heavy due to washer, dryer, 800 Ah (soon to be 1000 Ah) LiFePO4, dual inverters and more - all up front. That's why my new TrailerSaver BD5 is now for sale.
must admit .. being able to run the bedroom AC unit for a full sleep time.. 8hrs or so.. from batts.. while say booned at cracker barrel - en route... would be nice to not disturb neighbors especially if a full-time snow birder.. upgrade the solar plus package to 500 AH to handle at least the hottest hours.. I think 80F was my limit on sleep temps.thanks Jim .. super info !
so goosehitch advantage is just ease of removal/install ?+1 For B&W Companion. They have a couple different models. I have a B&W Turnoverball goose hitch, so I bought the B&W Companion hitch that's compatible. It's two pieces, so in a pinch, I can lift it in/out by myself. Their customer service was incredible through the purchase and install support needs I had.
It's only a few months old, but thus far, it's been a fantastic hitch.
My hitch is the companion (LINK), which connects to my truck via the turnover ball mount. The camper still has the standard kingpin pin box that came with the camper. Hopefully I'm not confusing you. If I had a new truck with the factory puck system, I would have gone with a hitch compatible with that system.so goosehitch advantage is just ease of removal/install ?
nice.. I like it.. soooo it is just as secure - same rating as one that uses rails then ? and the companion is not too heavy to lift out ?My hitch is the companion (LINK), which connects to my truck via the turnover ball mount. The camper still has the standard kingpin pin box that came with the camper. Hopefully I'm not confusing you. If I had a new truck with the factory puck system, I would have gone with a hitch compatible with that system.
In my case, I already had a B&W Turnover ball installed (LINK), and didn't want to go with a system requiring me to install rails in my bed.
In the end, I only have 1 hole in my bed, and have the flexibility of hooking up to a gooseneck trailer or a 5th wheel.
It's had rave reviews for years, and I figured it has been out long enough that there would surely be someone that had experienced a failure... however, I have yet to be able to find one. It took an hour or so to set everything up initially, but now, it's pretty simple to install. So far it's been rock solid.nice.. I like it.. soooo it is just as secure - same rating as one that uses rails then ? and the companion is not too heavy to lift out ?
Demco slider hitch, especially if you have a short bed truck. We have one in our F250 Ford Lariat Super Duty; 19,000 capacity. We pulled a Keystone Montana High Country 31re fiver. Couldn’t tell the Montana was back there, especially when jackknifing it into tight sites. We traded the Montana when we bought the Delta 362rb, so we don’t need (or want) a 5th wheel hitch. We put the Mohryde pin box on the Montana. I’ll make anyone a good deal on it…will NEVER go back to a fifth wheel.recommendations for a 5th wheel hitch. OEM/model for a 42-13 ?
we'll start looking out for a recommended one thats used/safe.
thanks guys.