5th Wheel Hitch Comparisons for a 2012 Ford F-250 Short Bed

Question:

there are 5 reese 5 wheel hitch I found in the pro series is price a difference they range in price. this is my first camper just want to make sure I buy the right equipment for which Im towing GVWR is 14210 it is a 2011 Blue Ridge 29 rk hoping to find out the pro an cons sometime more money spent is not always better

asked by: Peter G

Expert Reply:

The biggest difference between the different Reese hitches that you referenced will be the jaw design and the slider design.

The jaw designs range from the standard double jaw which will offer a quieter ride and the premium single-hook jaw that will offer the quietest ride.

And then for the slider design there are square tube sliders and round tube sliders. The square-tube sliders work well, but the round-tube ones have a tendency to roll easier due to the shape of the tubes as well as provide 2 inches more of travel.

When making the decision on which hitch to buy I would consider how often you plan on towing. If you only are planning a couple small trips per year your money would be best invested in the more economical Reese Hitch and Rails # RP30075 and # RP50073-58.

If you plan on towing more than a couple times, but not all the time I would go with a middle of the road hitch and rails like the Reese Hitch and Rails part # RP30051 and part # RP50026-58.

I attached an FAQ article on fifth wheel hitches for you to check out also.