Hi all; theres the rating of a hitch[we are taiking 5th wheel here] and the safey limits/ comfort zone. My new trailer gross out at 14500 ,I traded my smaller truck for the one signed below and let the 15k reese go with ...because.. I didn't think 500 lbs was a safe cushion... I plan on getting a 20k double pivot.however have just come acrossed a 16k reese dbl pivot used @ a great price is 1500 lbs enough margin also the pin wiegh factor about 2800 to 3000 lbs . So what do you think......... ps we prefer reese for the same reason we prefer cummins.... years of dependable products

 

Hey Fishin Fever:

Unless you plan on a larger fiver down the road, I would be comfortable with the 16K hitch. Hitches, from reputable companies anyway, are safe up to the rated weights. Like you, I would hesitate at a 500 lb. cushion, but with the 16K you should be good to go. By the way, you'll love the pivot feature.

DeWain

 

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Hi all; theres the rating of a hitch[we are taiking 5th wheel here] and the safey limits/ comfort zone. My new trailer gross out at 14500 ,..............I plan on getting a 20k double pivot.however have just come acrossed a 16k reese dbl pivot used @ a great price is 1500 lbs enough margin also the pin wiegh factor about 2800 to 3000 lbs . So what do you think.........
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If your weights are correct, the 16K will be fine. As you can tell from my sig, I went overboard on my safety margin but I liked the design.

 

Your good at 16k.......most hitches are under rated as a built in safety margin my hitch is 18k rated and I have exceeded that weight many times (I don't endorse anyone do this tho)