5th Wheel Hitch Recommendation For 2022 Ford F-250 w/ Pucks For Grand Design Reflection 150 Series

Question:

I have 2022 F250 with 5th wheel prep package and bought 2022 Grand Design Reflection 150 series with turning Point pin box. Camper weights about 12,000 lbs. Do I need to buy sliding 5th wheel hitch? Which hitch should I buy for this camper? Id like easy on/off hitch. Thank you for your help

asked by: Janus R

Helpful Expert Reply:

We can definitely get your 2022 Ford F-250 with the 5th wheel prep package set up with a hitch to tow your 2022 Grand Design Reflection 150 Series. And because these campers come with the Turning Point pin box, you do not need a sliding hitch, you will just need a hitch that is compatible with a rotating pin box like the Turning Point.

With that said, due to the force 5th wheel hitches have to endure, they can get pretty heavy, so there isn't a truly "easy" on/off hitch. There is one option though, that is compatible with the Turning Point that will be far easier than any other hitch to remove take on and off, and is also simply one of the best 5th wheel hitches available, which is why I highly recommend it for you, and that's the Curt A-Series:

- Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with Ford OEM Legs # C16520-16017

In total this hitch weighs 139 lbs, which is much lighter than other hitches, but it is also much easier to take off of your F-250 because the head unit is attached with a pin that you can remove so you can take the A16 apart in three pieces with the head coming off and each of the legs. The head unit weighs 84 lbs so it will be the heaviest portion, but a couple people can take it off quite simply.

Apart from being the easiest 5th wheel hitch to take on and off, the Curt A16 # C16520-16017 is also just a flat-out high-quality hitch. It uses a interlocking dual jaw system which ensures a tight, vice-like grip around the king pin, which is really important for a good hitch. The rigid grasp of the jaws on the king pin stabilizes your connection to the trailer, minimizing movement in the hitch to give you a far more comfortable ride than you would get with other hitches.

The Curt A16 # C16520-16017 also has a handy color-coded indicator system, which lets you know if the jaws on the hitch are ready to couple, uncouple or tow, which is a really nice quality-of-life feature.

The only other thing you will need is a wedge for the Turning Point, and the correct one is the Wedge for Curt A Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches # C16992.