hitch for 37rl

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sailrguy
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hitch for 37rl

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HI.
Wondering what I should be looking for in a 5th wheel hitch.
The 37rl is 15500 . Doubt it will ever be that loaded. (Single guy).
I assume 16k hitch would be adequate going on to a long box dually.
What else should I consider?
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Re: hitch for 37rl

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What year is your truck and does it have the factory prep package?
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Re: hitch for 37rl

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Is your truck a long bed or short bed?
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Re: hitch for 37rl

Post by dfredendall »

I would go with the 20K (or 22K if you use Reese). Any 16K hitch on a 15500 lb trailer is too close to margins for my liking. Cost is not significantly different. Be safe.
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Re: hitch for 37rl

Post by sailrguy »

It's a 3500 fully equipped for towing (used commercially) . Full box
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