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
Terry and Jo said
08:32 PM Dec 31, 2014
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.
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.
I use a curt q24. 24k hitch.. like $500..pulling 23k lbs.
Works perfect .
travlingman said
08:46 AM Jan 1, 2015
MikenRobin wrote:
We just purchased a new to us 2012 f450 for our TV.
The bed is prepped for a hitch.
HELP! Please recommend a hitch for a 16000lb load
Thanks.
Mike
If by prepped you mean by factory, Reese makes a 20K and 25K that would fit in. Also, B&W makes one that fits, I think it is now a 20K. I have a B&W in mine, and it is a great hitch. No slop after hitching up, very well built, comes apart in 2 pieces to take out of bed. B&W is also American made.
Jack Mayer said
08:50 AM Jan 1, 2015
On a trailer that weight I would not consider anything except an air ride hitch. I personally like the Trailersaver in that application.
MikenRobin said
01:10 PM Jan 3, 2015
A BIG thanks to all that replied. As always this forum helped me is many areas for the FT goal.
I did some research and agree that an air ride hitch is the way to go. I also talked to Aaron at Hensley, but found a one year old BD3 on ebay. I did the buy it now option so I should be ready in time for the TN spring rally. Really looking forward to it.
Thanks again.
Mike
suse1023 said
12:01 PM Feb 18, 2015
Glad I found this discussion, as I need to replace my stolen fifth wheel hitch. *%#$%*%%$$$$$$ 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.
Glenn West said
01:50 PM Feb 24, 2015
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
Camr said
09:51 PM Feb 24, 2015
We have been pleased with our Curt 24K. Not much more expensive than a lower capacity hitch, and you are "future proofed",
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
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
1-800-410-6580 ext. 104.
sue
www.rvnetwork.com/index.php
Works perfect .
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.
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
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.
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