Expert Answers about Forest River Fifth Wheel Hitch

• Grease Recommendation for Curt Q25 Fifth Wheel Hitch
• Hey Time, according to Curt the recommended grease for your Curt Q25 fifth wheel hitch is a high-pressure wheel bearing grease. For this I recommend the LubriMatic Wheel Bearing Grease # L11465.
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 with OEM Rail Kit
• Hey Gloyd, for the OEM pucks of your 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 I would recommend the B and W Companion fifth wheel hitch part # BWRVK3710. The Companion hitches are widely considered to be the best hitches around due to how well they are made, how easy they are to use, and how reliable they are. Plus they are made in the USA.
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• Underbed Style Fifth Wheel Hitch Recommendation for 2022 Ford F-250 without OEM Pucks
• I have a great underbed style fifth wheel hitch solution for your 2022 Ford F-250 Amanda but we don't have a way to install OEM style pucks in the bed of your truck. Instead I would recommend going with the B and W Companion hitch setup with the part # BWRVK3400 for the slider hitch and then part # BWGNRK1116 for the rail kit. This gives you an underbed rail setup that that doubles as a gooseneck hitch which when not in use would give you a totally clean bed similar to the OEM pucks....
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• Wedge For Reese Revolution Sidewinder And A Reese M5 Fifth Wheel Hitch
• Looks like you are on the right track here Willem, because the Sidewinder Wedge Kit # RP44FR will indeed be the correct wedge for the Reese Revolution Sidewinder and the Reese M5 fifth wheel hitch.
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• Recommended Gooseneck Hitch Adapter For A 2011 Dodge Ram 3500 With Reese Elite Underbed Puck System
• Hey John, It sounds like you have a Reese Elite underbed mounting system in your Ram. There unfortunately is not a way to add in a gooseneck hitch without removing the Reese Elite and then you'd be without pucks to mount a 5th wheel hitch. There also isn't a different model with the gooseneck hitch that's compatible with your Ram. You'd be better off keeping the Reese Elite and just using the Reese Elite Series Above-Bed Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # RP30845 whenever you need to tow a gooseneck...
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• Recommended Lube Plate for a B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
• B&W recommends a 10" lube plate with their Companion Hitches like item # BWRVK3775. So you will want the Curt 10" Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Lube Plate item # 16721.
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• Can The Curt Q24 Legs Be Used With A Different Head Unit?
• Hello Stewart, thanks for reaching out. To be fully honest, a bit of play in the jaw sounds on-brand for the Curt 5th wheel hitches. They make a solid hitch, but they are not known for being super user friendly. That said, I cannot recommend using a different head unit with the Q25 legs. The legs are only meant to be used with the Curt Q24 hitch heads. The best solution I can offer you would be to go with a different 5th wheel hitch like a B&W. These are known for being top quality, offering...
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• 5TH Wheel Rail Adapter For TrailerSaver TS3 5TH Wheel In 2021 Ford F-350 Bed With Puck System
• It sounds like you have the factory prep puck system in the bed of your 2021 Ford F-350. For This I recommend the Demco 5TH Wheel Rail Adapter # DM6175 to then connect your TrailerSaver TS3 5th wheel hitch.
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• Upgrading Pin Box On A 2024 Open Range Roamer 364BHS Fifth Wheel
• Hey Camilo, I can definitely point you in the right direction of an upgraded pin box for your 2024 Open Range Roamer 364BHS Fifth Wheel. The first thing we will need to know if the size or pin box number of the current pin box. This is not something that RV manufacturers list online, so the best way to determine this is by taking a look at the sticker on your pin box. Some pin boxes will show a part number or size number we can use. You can always email me a picture of the sticker and I...
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• Can The Viking Solutions Rack Jack II Hoist 310-VRJ001 Be Used For Removing A Fifth Wheel Hitch?
• Hello Alan, that # BWRVK3670 slider hitch certainly is heavy so I know exactly where you are coming from. The Viking Solutions Rack Jack II Hoist # 310-VRJ001 will certainly make removing and reinstalling the hitch by yourself much easier. Firstly, I suggest removing the hitch from the bed in two sections. You can easily remove the head from the base. The head itself weighs about 70 lbs. This will leave you with just the 230 lb base to hoist out of the bed. We have had several of our...
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• 5th Wheel Hitch That Will Work With Gooseneck Hitch in Truck
• Hi Jason, The part you mentioned only fits in the square opening of a B&W gooseneck, but we do have a solution for you to tow a 5th wheel trailer with a gooseneck hitch like your Draw-Tite. The best way to do so is with the Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter # DM8550045. This is actually a 5th wheel hitch that attaches directly to your truck's gooseneck ball, allowing you to tow your fifth wheel trailer. The Recon # DM8550045 is simple to install and convenient because...
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• Can I Tow A Fifth Wheel With A 2020 Ram 2500 With Ram Boxes?
• Hello Rhys, I can definitely help with this. First, I will start by saying that trucks with the Rambox really are not ideal for towing a 5th wheel camper. It can be done, however I cannot recommend using the Turnoverball, offset ball and goosebox combination that you mentioned. The issue with Ram Box is that it limits the ability of the pin box to rotate in the truck bed. This will drastically decrease your turning clearance and the goosebox would not clear the Ram box on turns. The only...
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• Do I Need to Upgrade to a Higher Capacity 5th Wheel Hitch?
• Yes, I think it would not only be smart but safer for you to upgrade your 5th wheel hitch. It is recommend to have a 5th wheel hitch that is a minimum of 20% over your trailer's gross weight. 20% of 19,000 lbs is 3,800 lbs so you will want a hitch with at least a 22,800 lbs capacity. The closest hitch to 22,800 lbs that mounts on 5th wheel rails is the Curt Q24 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch item # C16245. The Q24 will provide you with a 24,000 lbs towing capacity and a 6,000 lbs vertical load...
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• Where Are The Lubrication Points On A Curt Q25 And R24 Roller Base And How Often Should You Lube Up
• Hi Joe, The Curt Q25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # C16566 and R24 roller base have multiple grease points, which I've attached diagrams of below. It's recommended to use a white lithium grease # L11354 every 1000 miles to keep everything running smoothly without attracting dirt and debris that could cause a bind up. If you'd prefer to have a clean hitch head you can skip greasing the skid plate and stick a lube plate # 16721 on the king pin of your pin box.
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• B&W Companion Hitch For A 2011 Ram 3500 Mega Cab With A B&W Turnoverball Gooseneck Hitch
• Hello Cody, I can definitely help with this. The B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch is what will work with your existing B&W Turnoverball gooseneck hitch. If your truck has a 6-1/2' bed, I do suggest using a slider hitch to gain clearance on turns. For that I recommend the B&W # BWRVK3400-5W which is rated for 20,000 lbs. For long bed trucks the slider is not needed, and you can use the fixed hitch # BWRVK3500-5W which is also 20K rated. Both of these hitches are designed to work with the...
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• Solution to Give Fifth Wheel Tandem Axle Camper a 2 inch Suspension Lift
• Hey Dave, for what you have he best solution would be the Correct Track lift kit part # RR23QX can give your trailer a lift of up to 2-1/4 inches. We don't have any options that would provide more lift than that though.
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• Best Sliding 5th Wheel Hitch & Underbed Rails For 2020 Chevy 2500 Short Bed
• Hi McKay, We can get your 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 short bed completely set up with a sliding 5th wheel hitch as well as underbed rails that are hidden so your bed is clean when you aren't using the hitch. The best option for this by far is the Demco Hijacker Autoslide because of its convenience and superb jaw system. What you need is the following: - Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider # DM8550022 - Underbed Rail and Installation Kit # DR37FR The Autoslide is awesome...
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• Best 5th Wheel Hitch Setup For Full Bed Access On A 2011 Ford F350
• Hello Jonathan, thanks for reaching out. The best way to keep full bed access on your 2011 F350 will be to go with a B&W Tunoverball/Companion hitch setup. For your truck you can use # BWGNRK1111-5W for the installation kit and the # BWRVK3400-5W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch. There are a few big advantages to going with this setup. First, the installation kit is actually a B&W gooseneck hitch. So, with the hitch removed from the bed, you will still have the full bed at your disposal with...
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• Most Economical Air Conditioner For 5th Wheel Trailer For Ducted System
• Hey Tami, So you'll need a complete new AC system, and the most economical for a ducted AC in your 5th wheel trailer is going to be a 13,500 Btu unit from Advent, which is available in either white or black: - White: Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System # ADV94FR - Black: Advent Air RV Air Conditioner System # ADV44FR The Advent is a solid unit that will do the job of keeping your trailer cool, and is easy to use with its wall-mounted thermostat so you don't have to keep track of a remote.
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• Hitch Reducer For Using Yakima StageTwo On A Truck With A 3" Hitch Receiver
• Hello Dave, we have exactly what you are looking for. For a simple reducer sleeve, I recommend the etrailer Hitch Reducer Sleeve # e33YR. This will reduce the 3" hitch on your Ford truck down to a 2" receiver, allowing you to use the Yakima StageTwo Bike Rack # Y47VR. I like this option best because this reducer is actually a pair of reducers. Meaning you can reduce your hitch down to a 2-1/2" or a 2" receiver. If you prefer a reducer/extender, take a look at part # 337RTA302. This will...
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