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Old 07-25-2013, 08:02 PM
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What 5th wheel hitch are you guys using with the 6.5 bed....what are the Pros and Cons on your hitch....I am thinking about going back to a 5th wheel the Jayco Eagle 26.5 RLS HT...Thanks........
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Curt Mfg 16k. Clunks when you stop and start from the slop but otherwise there's no guessing if it's latched right and it's lightweight. Custom frame brackets, hitch base and hitch plate assembly weigh 150 lb total. Not much more than a TT WDH setup. You can also separate the top part of the assembly from the base/legs so there are two pieces that are around 60lb each. No hoist or help needed.

If I were to do it again, I'd look at the patriot or reese with the jaws. But, I don't dislike the curt bad enough to lose any money over a swap.
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I use the Reese R16k and like it.
http://www.reeseprod.com/content/pro...ID=1705&part=0
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Reese 16k manual slider. So far so good. Good price, good quality.

Cant really speak of others, my first 5r hitch.



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