I purchased a Montana 2955RL and I am heading North in May to pick it up. When I bought the truck It was set up with a Reese hitch mounted on the universal rails ( “L” Brackets bolted to the frame which bolt through the bed to cross rails that the hitch bolts to). I removed and sold the hitch because I was loading a camper and didn’t have a fifth wheeler. I maintained the “L” brackets which are still attached to the frame. Now my questions:

1) Will the universal mounting set up for a PULL RITE hitch line up with the same holes and “L” brackets which are attached for the Reese hitch????
2) Any inputs on a 16K PULL RITE and 16K Reese hitches???

I am looking forward to start hauling my new Montana but I want to do it right.


Thanks Tony

 

Myself, I wouldn't use a Reese hitch. Too many people stating it didn't engage properly & dropped onto tha bed. As far as it matching up, I'm pretty sure you should have no problems there.

 

I've got the 16k Pullrite. Its an excellent hitch. I like the way the pin is captured,a big hook wraps around the pin. Its got nice close clearances so there is less banging from a sloppy fit.

It wasn't cheap,but either are a truck and fifth wheel.

 

Pullrite is an excellent hitch. As noted, the pin is positivly captured, as a hook shaped piece of steel wraps arount the pin.

There is another hitch that uses a very similar hook design to capture the pin - the Reese/Draw-Tite Signature Series. I have the 18K Sinature Series slider. Works great and you have no rails in your truck bed.

Anyone who would drop the pin box in their truck bed using this hitch should immediately sell their 5er.

 

Look into tha Valley/Husky brand. I've been real happy w/mine thus far!

 

X2. I have the same hitch but not a slider. The single wrap around jaw securely captures the pin with no issues. None of that chincy double jaw clasp junk that wears out on their lower end 5ver heads. I had one of those too - they do bring the suck.

 

I have got A 18K Superglide with the Superrails and love it. Works awsome, and the superrails are worth the extra. When the hitch is out the box is empty. The only drawback is that you need to be relatively straight with the trailer when you hookup and unhook. The automatic slide is worth the extra price of the hitch.

 

I agree on the Husky/Valley comment. I have a 16K Husky with the double pivot action and hooking up is as simple as getting straight, watching the kingpin, backing til the handle returns to closed position and then checking the pin indicator that lets you know the pin is locked in place. It's also got a safety pin that locks and ensures you're locked in and that the 5er won't come loose until YOU want it to. I can honestly say, I'm glad I had trouble finding a Reese hitch and ran into the Husky first.

 

Hey kids -

Not to hijack, but a question for the superglide folks: Rotax800 - you may be able to help me here.

How easy is it to remove the hitch so that the bed is empty? My dealer said that the Pullrite is so heavy they have to lift it into the bed with a hoist. She is pushing the Reese but it looks like I might want to stay away from that.
I need to be able to remove the hitch so I can use the bed for other stuff. Is it feasable?

Thanks -
Steve

 

B&W Companion hitch all the way. Years of good service, easy to remove, and you even have a gooseneck hitch if you ever need it.

 

I have the SuperGlide. I will usually pull the 5th hitch out when I know I am not going to use it for a while. I usually just lift it off the pins w/ the pin of the trailer. Let it hang there and padlock the release handle so no one pulls it and drops it on their toes.
I probably only have the hitch in the bed 2-3 months out of the year.

 

Jaxom -

How difficult is it to re-attach it to the truck if it is hanging off the trailer? I am new to the world of 5th wheels and appreciate the advice.

Thanks again,
Steve

 

My neighbor does it all the time. He just backs the truck under the trailer and gets it close.Lowers the trailer and the hitch comes with it. He just slides it into position from there.

I've considered it,but I've got too many neighborhood kids hanging around the house.

I could lock it but with my luck they'd find a key and kill one of themselves.

 

Thanks all for the information. I will put it in the back of my head while I decide on either a TT or 5W. Decisions, decisions....

Steve

 

I have the superglide in my truck, it only takes 2 guys to lift it out, that's taking it out in 2 pieces and then the rails last... I have the system that leaves the bed clean but with 4 holes....