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  1. LO

    Can you auto-level without hitching?

    We're in a sandy spot and need to auto-level. Has anyone done it with their Riverstone without hitching it up to the truck? Thanks for your reply!!!!
  2. KS

    How I remove the hitch cover on my 2608

    I want to install a bike rack but the hitch cover will not come off. Any ideas how to get it out when I pulled on the sides the outer edges came off.
  3. RI

    hitch modification

    Good morning. I have recently bought a 2020 Rockwood 2881S fifth wheel camper with a rear kitchen. I am pulling it with a 2022 GMC 2500 HD AT4 truck. I am considering switching the pin box (Lippert Turning Point) to a Gen-y goose ball hitch. I am considering this because of the jarring that I am...
  4. OD

    Curt A 16 5th wheel hitch experience

    I currently have a Curt Q20 (20,000#) in my truck and I find it to be very heavy and overkill for my 14,000# trailer. So I have been looking for a lighter replacement and found a brand new in the box A16 (16,000#) off Facebook for 320 bucks. One of those could not pass up the deal things. I...
  5. BR

    Max Hitch Weight Calculation

    Hi Everyone, I am new to the RV game and am looking at getting the GEOPro G20BHS. I have a question about how much hitch weight will actually be put on my Jeep. As stated in the specs, the dry hitch weight is 495? Can I assume that I will have to add 90lbs (propane and battery) to that for the...
  6. FL

    First Timer

    Hello everyone! I just got my first trailer ( 2022 Ameri-Lite 248 BH) from an auction and I would like to have some info about which hitch and sway control system I should buy. Also, which battery would be better for this model? I will be towing it with my 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Work Truck...
  7. LO

    Which Anderson Hitch drop & bracket size ?

    Have ordered a 2024 e pro 20 bhs. Towing with a Tahoe with tow package. Tow rating 7500 lbs. hitch rated 5000 pounds without WD hitch , 12500 pounds with. Thinking for a 70 y/o with bad back an Anderson Wd hitch while pricy would be a good option. If someone has a 20 bhs I need 2 measurements to...
  8. LA

    Weld or Bolt on hitch

    Hi, I need to install a hitch/receiver for an Ebike hitch. I have a Rockwood 2017 2506S What do I buy? What receiver do you recommend? I have a bumper mounted receiver with support arms. I've done a few trips, but I want something more permanant. I checked with Rockwood and their response was...
  9. IL

    2022 forest River Sunseeker 3250 dsle hitch height

    Would anyone know the rear hitch reciever height of 2022 Sunseeker 32050 dsle? Mine is in storage and I am hoping someone would know by heart. Thank you for your help in advance. V/R Donald Y. Choe MSG, USA Retired
  10. Nick Danger

    Flag Pole Hitch Receiver

    I have a hitch receiver on my truck that accepted a 2" dia extendable flag pole insert. The flag pole broke and I bought a new flag pole; however, the new pole base is 2&1/4" dia (not surre how I didn't see the size difference) and of course won't fit. I assumed incorretly that all 20' poles...
  11. LD

    Goosebox with M-320G? (newby needs help)

    I need a solid, low weight hitch option for my new 320 RV that makes it easy to use the truck bed when not on the road with the RV. A smooth ride would also be wonderful. I'm considering either the Anderson Ultimate Hitch or the Reese Goosebox. I'm leaning toward the Goosebox. Anyone have...
  12. UP

    Slider Hitch or Not?

    Hello Everyone We just picked up a 2016 Rockwood 8289 WS Fifth Wheel. For the up coming season We plan on pulling it with Our existing 2011 F250 Short Bed. Does anyone know offhand if We would have to have a slider hitch or not? I don’t want to spend a lot of Money on this hitch because We plan...
  13. JC70

    Need a little help. No 12v power to the rear hitch.

    I need some help and some advice. My rear hitch has no 12v power. I've tested it with a hitch tester, had an RV service shop look at it and confirm no power and Freightliner took a swing and a miss. I've tested every fuse in the rig with the exception of any that might be under the rig...
  14. SP

    2024 Silverado 2500HD hitch height

    Travel trailer tows level with ball at at 18.5”. Worked fine with old Ram 1500. Suggestions on how to get back to 18.5”. With current 6” wdh drop shank the lowest I can get the ball is about 24”.
  15. JE

    Ideas to take up the slop in the receiver hitch?

    I have a '17 F350 with the 3" receiver hitch. My Weigh Safe hitch has a 2.5" shank, so I have one sleeve, but there is some a lot of slop that I can actually feel when pulling a trailer. So I am looking for a solution for that. I am not interested in permanent modification, like a bolt welded...
  16. TO

    Hitch height

    We’ve traded in our CrossRoads sunset trails 212RB and for a 2023 2606WS. Picking it up next weekend and I want to pre-adjust my WDH. So I’m trying to find out the top of ball hitch height for a level trailer. My TV is a 2019 F350 and I believe my current trailer and hitch set up is in the...
  17. Greywuff

    Hitch storage

    For years my hitch has resided in the back of my truck. I wanted to store it someplace close to the camper. Came up with this solution.
  18. CD

    Sway hitch, needed or not?

    Hello All, I am purchasing a 2016 FOREST RIVER SALEM CRUISE LITE 261BHXL tomorrow and the dealer is telling me I need a sway hitch. Now ive towed plenty of trailers and I dont plan on towing far. Just need some thoughts from some people who might have some more experience. I am towing with a...
  19. ER

    Weight distribution hitch question

    Currently are using a Reese weight distribution with sway, square bars When traveling the truck and camper has a bounce at times, depending on road conditions. So was thinking of upgrading to one of the following and would like some opinions: Keep the current system and add the Road active...
  20. SK

    Center point hitch

    I just ordered a 2024 Rockwood 301RK fifth wheel with a center point pin box. Is the generic wedge that comes with the pin good to use with my B&W Patriot hitch or do I really need to buy wedge made for my hitch? Thanks in advance Steve
  21. KE

    Pullrite Superglide Hitch mounts

    I have an f250 with the 6 3/4 bed and have a Pullrite super glide 2700 16,000lbs hitch. The current mounting system I have a super glide clean bed system with the ISR super rail system (IMAGE 1). The mounting rails are removeable but site about 2.5-3 inches above the bed of the truck, giving...
  22. SL

    Loose hitch tongue

    I have an E-Pro 15TB. This year the 2 5/8" ball seems to have a bit of play. Is there a way to tighten the tongue of the E-Pro so that there is no play? This one does not have a nut to tighten that I can see.
  23. LL

    Initial settings on B&W Companion hitch 3600 on OEM 2023 RAM 3500?

    RV newb here. I just self-installed a B&W Companion OEM 3600 on my RAM 3500 towing package, and it slipped into place in the pucks with minimal adjustment. I set the forward-backward placement just forward of the rear axle (since a separate sheet on the 3500 recommended that camper shell's...
  24. ER

    No drill/weld Weight distribution hitch for Rockwood ESP1910

    Hello, My wife and I are looking at getting a weight distribution hitch for our forest river rockwood ESP1910 but the ones we've looked at generally have a clamp on bracket for the chains but our trailer has the propane tanks in the way. I was wondering if anyone had any ideas for either a...
  25. WI

    Andersen Hitch Advice

    I am a newbie to towing a travel trailer. I recently purchased a 2019 Coachman Apex 215RBK with dry weight of 4300 lbs and tongue weight of approx 450 lbs. Towing it with a Husky EQ hitch currently but want to upgrade to an Anderson Sway hitch as I have seen mostly great reviews. Tow vehicle...

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