My parents have this same setup and my stepdad loves it.
Nice and lightweight for the retired folks to swing around.
I've been seeing 5th wheel hitches pop up on facebook marketplace like crazy lately for pretty cheap $300-$400.
My parents have this same setup and my stepdad loves it.
Nice and lightweight for the retired folks to swing around.
I've been seeing 5th wheel hitches pop up on facebook marketplace like crazy lately for pretty cheap $300-$400.
2012 2500 SLT - 35's, 5% Tint, Custom Katzkin Leather Interior, NOCO Plug adapter for Block Heater, DRD Weight Loss Program, 4" turbo back exhaust, 20" Rough Country Single Row LED Light Bar, EZ-Lift tailgate, 2 Car Seats, cracker crumbs, and 3 year old french fries
I run the B&W Companion for the factory puck system.
Great hitch, very solid and gives me plenty of clearance with the MegaCab but it is VERY heavy to pull out and take out of the bed.
If I get a few more years on me then I will be leaving it in permanently.
I hear you, I have the same hitch, works great and very solid but I leave it in year round due to the weight.
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
If I do end up with the Companion Hitch - I will probably leave it in full time and invest in a fold up or roll up bed cover.
2017 Bighorn (Delmonico Red & Chrome) CC-HD2500-4WD-6.7L-3:42w/Anti-Spin
Oil: -SHELL- Rotella T6 5W-40 & T5 15W-40 combo w/LF16035
68RFE/BW44-46/Power Steering: -Red Line- C+ ATF
Frontend & Rearend: -Red Line- SAE GL-5 75W-90NS
Many Small Mods: Interior & Exterior
Mileage: 28,541
Absolutely.
I have the TruXedo Lo Pro soft roll up cover.
It covers up my in bed 50gal fuel tank, storage box and hitch, protects them from the elements and prying eyes yet allows for easy access to all.
2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, Cold Air Intake, City Diesel Actuator and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.
Also - Having the extra weight in the back during the winter months can only help a bit with extra traction with those snowy & icy conditions.
Keeping the Hitch away from the elements - if left in 24/7 - will be my main goal - hence the need for the sliding or folding bed cover.
2017 Bighorn (Delmonico Red & Chrome) CC-HD2500-4WD-6.7L-3:42w/Anti-Spin
Oil: -SHELL- Rotella T6 5W-40 & T5 15W-40 combo w/LF16035
68RFE/BW44-46/Power Steering: -Red Line- C+ ATF
Frontend & Rearend: -Red Line- SAE GL-5 75W-90NS
Many Small Mods: Interior & Exterior
Mileage: 28,541
A retired cop I know keeps his in all the time.
Helps keep stupid people from dingin up his back bumper in parking lots.
Good stuff.... Truckers bring it
Another vote for B&W.
I Pull a 13.5k+ 39' with ZERO issues.
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