Need Hitch Advise

PaulandTammy · Post by **PaulandTammy** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:24 pm

I currently have a Reese 16k. The hitch is in good shape and have had no problems with it. I am awaiting the arrival of a 2008 362 bhle with an empty weith of approx. 12500 and max gvwr of 15500. I asked my dealer if I needed to upgrade my hitch to a 18k or 20k Reese. I was told the 16k would work fine. I would rather not get a new hitch if I do not need one but I am a little concerned about how close I am to the rating of the hitch. I am carful about how much I carry on board the fiver and I am sure I will not exceed the max 15,500 of the GVWR, but for piece of mind sake I would like to hear others opinions.

Thanks

Rob & Cathy · Post by **Rob & Cathy** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 12:41 pm

Well Paul I know what you mean. If it were me, an I didn't already have a hitch, I would go with 18K. However if I already had a 16K hitch and the trailer has a gross weight under 16K I would use the hitch that I already have. Just my opinion.

Give your current hitch a try. If you feel uneasy with your hitch you can always change it at a later time.

Rob

campswithcritters · Post by **campswithcritters** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:18 pm

I am pulling 15,200lbs with a 16K pull-right super 5th and have done so for about 17K miles with no problems. I regularly inspect the hitch and attachments and see no detrimental effects. I am sure there is a safety margin built into these things, and would only worry if I was going to go over the rating.

PaulandTammy · Post by **PaulandTammy** » Wed Apr 16, 2008 4:18 pm

Thanks for the replies, I think I should be ok with my current hitch just wanted other opinions. I feel better now thanks again.