BW 16k hitch

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BW 16k hitch

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any one using the BW16K hitch that fits the rails? Im 15,700 I know I only have like 2,500 pin weight but 15,700 is close on the total weight. I don't see where they make a higher weight hitch to fit the rails.
if so what are your thoughts? I use a Curt 20K now but it seems to have chucking.
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Re: BW 16k hitch

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I use a Reese 20K rail hitch. The new version is rated 22K. Any chucking I had was minimized of not eliminated with a 5th Airborne airbag kingpin. I would not tow a fifthwheel without an airbag kingpin. Worth the price and much better ride. You might keep the Curt 20 and look at the kingpin option for about $600 at Tweety's.
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Re: BW 16k hitch

Post by Olbird »

Dave, why you do not go with the B&W Companion that uses a goose neck box mounted to the frame.
I have been using that unit for years and I think it is rated at 20,000 lbs or higher, it is a very tight no slack locking jaws / joint unit.
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Re: BW 16k hitch

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I would but I allread have the rails
2008 Crew Cab 4X4 DRW 6.4 Turbo 4:10 gears. rebuilt engine at 59,338 miles broken #8 piston,tugging on A 2015 3800 FL full body paint
fix 7.3 , 6.0 AND now 6.4s Powerstroke diesels.
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