# 1
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 18,000 lbs
I have owned this unit for over a year now. Here are the pro's and cons that I have experienced. Pro- I have pulled with this hitch in some really tight spaces in forward and reverse and still have the rear window in tact. Con- Heavy, really heavy. Pro- heavy duty,smooth riding, and double jaw lock makes a great connection. Con- manufacturer recommends 1/8 of separation between the slides on the top of hitch. When backing upon 40' wheeler in some tight spaces it is hard to align without opening the slides a bit more. This is not he issue. Remembering to tighten them in the rush of leaving is the hard part. Pro- once you are attached to your truck there is nothing more you need to worry about until you disconnect. Con- If you are a weekender like me and use your truck for work the rest of the week, you will need at least one person to help lift in or out pre or post travel. Works pretty well with gantry crane.
I installed this hitch myself with the help of a friend. Works perfectly.
# 2
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
2017 Ram 2500Excellent hitch. Online order, handled properly, fast shipping and excellent service. Comes in two boxes with complete instructions which are easy to follow and easy to complete. Hitch eliminated all noise while towing and my only wish was that it could be one more set of bolt holes lower as my 2017 Dodge 1ton 4 wheel drive sits up so high that I still have a nose high attitude with 35' Voltage toy hauler, but better than it was. Still have enough room between trailer and truck bed that it could drop another couple of inches. Already raised pin box on trailer as high as it would go. Other than that highly recommend this manufacturer and their hitch!
I am a first time 5th wheel owner who had limited experience towing this way. I have only used my hitch once but so far I am extremely impressed. This hitch is very quiet and the trailer tracked behind my truck like nothing I have ever pulled. I'm getting ready to drive across the country and if this hitch continues to perform like this it will definitely minimize driving stress.
# 3
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
This hitch is nice. It took longer than expected to install but I am very happy with it. It works great.
Great fit and finish on the hitch. The mounting rails were perfect for my truck and the video of installation on the website was spot on. The package arrived really quickly and it was all in great shape. I don't know how it could be any better! If I could rate it 6 stars I would!
# 4
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Was as described very heavy, I would have given 5 stars but after installing I tried to take up. Not gonna happen unless I have some kind of hoist.
2017 Ram 2500Great hitch. Very high quality and heavy duty. I pull a 35 ft Jayco fifth wheel and have had no problems with it so far. I would purchase a B&W product again no question.
# 5
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
This hitch is nice. It took longer than expected to install but I am very happy with it. It works great.
Great fit and finish on the hitch. The mounting rails were perfect for my truck and the video of installation on the website was spot on. The package arrived really quickly and it was all in great shape. I don't know how it could be any better! If I could rate it 6 stars I would!
# 6
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Great hitch good instructions to install. Works well with lippert turning point hitch if you buy the proper wedge for this hitch to help eliminate extra movement towing with the standard lippert wedge. Like having option to tow traditional or with lippert 5th wheel hitch while using this Curt hitch.
We bought a Curt slider hitch 16516 and base rails with bracket kit. Everything was very well constructed. We were very impressed with the product. We installed everything ourselves after watching the video. We highly recommend watching the video. Everything went together without any problems. Very solid hitch.
# 7
B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
The products are good. however due to your web page shutting down in the middle of the ordering process, when it came back up the cart showed empty so I ordered the hitch. When it stated there were two items in the cart, I assumed that the installation kit was also ordered. Unfortunately, it wasn't until I received the notice of shipping that I realized the order had been placed for two hitches. I contacted your customer service and explained what happened and was told that since the order had already shipped, there was nothing that he could do. (He did state that if I refused delivery of one of the hitches I would be charged shipping both ways for the one hitch($590), I said that this did not seem fair.
Easy to install and easy to connect to trailer hitch. Ride is smooth when hooked up and the extender is easy to manipulate when connected. A well built piece of machinery I would buy again.
# 8
Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 21,000 lbs
I have owned this unit for over a year now. Here are the pro's and cons that I have experienced. Pro- I have pulled with this hitch in some really tight spaces in forward and reverse and still have the rear window in tact. Con- Heavy, really heavy. Pro- heavy duty,smooth riding, and double jaw lock makes a great connection. Con- manufacturer recommends 1/8 of separation between the slides on the top of hitch. When backing upon 40' wheeler in some tight spaces it is hard to align without opening the slides a bit more. This is not he issue. Remembering to tighten them in the rush of leaving is the hard part. Pro- once you are attached to your truck there is nothing more you need to worry about until you disconnect. Con- If you are a weekender like me and use your truck for work the rest of the week, you will need at least one person to help lift in or out pre or post travel. Works pretty well with gantry crane.
I installed this hitch myself with the help of a friend. Works perfectly.
# 9
B&W Companion 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Was as described very heavy, I would have given 5 stars but after installing I tried to take up. Not gonna happen unless I have some kind of hoist.
2017 Ram 2500Great hitch. Very high quality and heavy duty. I pull a 35 ft Jayco fifth wheel and have had no problems with it so far. I would purchase a B&W product again no question.
# 10
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
First of all, etrailer was awesome to work with while I tried to determine what hitch I wanted, they get 5 starts. As for the hitch, installation was easy and while I feel the hitch works just fine, I would prefer one with "jaws" that lock. I would feel better if it did. That being said, I ordered this hitch simply because it was the lowest one I could find and after using it on several trip, it gets the job done. It can be locked and it easily opens and closes.
Great customer service I ordered online on Sunday night and hitch was delivered on time Friday afternoon. It took me 30 min to assemble. No adjustment needed Only problem was the handle did not slip on. It looks like a large burr was left inside the handle preventing it from sliding all the way on. Extremely frustrating. After drilling and filing on the burr, I gave up and drilled a new hole in the handle so I could put the bolt threw... after etrailer sends me a new handle I’ll change my rating to 5stars
# 11
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R20 Slider - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
All put together it is heavy and solid. Not difficult to assemble.
Everything seems very good so far. Very fast delivery. One damaged box but everything seems fine and nothing missing. I have the hitch together and ready to mount in the truck bed at this point. [Thumbs Up]
# 12
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Great fit and finish on the hitch. The mounting rails were perfect for my truck and the video of installation on the website was spot on. The package arrived really quickly and it was all in great shape. I don't know how it could be any better! If I could rate it 6 stars I would!
This hitch is nice. It took longer than expected to install but I am very happy with it. It works great.
# 13
Curt A20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Everything seems very good so far. Very fast delivery. One damaged box but everything seems fine and nothing missing. I have the hitch together and ready to mount in the truck bed at this point. [Thumbs Up]
All put together it is heavy and solid. Not difficult to assemble.
# 14
Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Quick delivery hitch required minor assembly it was open box but looked like new. Works great very pleased with purchase.
I needed this in a hurry and it was here in 3 days.very happy
# 15
Curt A25 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch for Ram Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 25,000 lbs
This is my first run-in with a fifth wheel, so I spent a lot of time researching as many of the aspects as I could. I knew I didn't want to mount bed rails, so the truck was outfitted with the factory in-bed mounts. That allowed the use of this hitch. Using this setup allows for a clear bed floor by merely unpinning and swiveling the four locks on the leg's ends, then lifting the whole mess up and away. It arrived in two separate boxes: good thing, it's heavy! Knowing that, the individual pieces were placed in the bed where it could be assembled closer to its landing place. The instructions were very clear, and, before we knew it, we had the mount dropped into place. Connecting to the trailer couldn't be easier. With the lever forward and the yellow dot showing through the status port in front, the truck slides back into place with a satisfying "chunk" as the hitch latches on. Drop the safety pin into the latch, make your connects, give one final tug with the tow vehicle so you know the hitch is properly latched, and off you go! Thanks, etrailer!
# 16
Andersen Ultimate Connection 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch System with Adapter - 20,000 lbs
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After opening the box and removed the contents the lower bracket which the hitch is secured to isn't provided. Must I order it separately?let me know as I need to have it installed. Thanks
# 17
Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Slide Bar Jaw - 16,000 lbs
Great hitch, very impressed with shipping and communication with etrailer.
I HAVE ORDERED 5 PRODUCTS FROM E-TRAILER AND HAVE BEEN VERY SATISFIED WITH ALL OF THEM, ALL TO DO WITH MY CAMPER, TIRES,OUT DOOR CARPET,CURT FIFTH WHEEL AND MOUNTING BRACKETS, FIFTH WHEEL PIN SUPPORT.
# 18
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w Slider for Ford Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20K
Was as described very heavy, I would have given 5 stars but after installing I tried to take up. Not gonna happen unless I have some kind of hoist.
2017 Ram 2500Great hitch. Very high quality and heavy duty. I pull a 35 ft Jayco fifth wheel and have had no problems with it so far. I would purchase a B&W product again no question.
# 19
B&W Companion OEM 5th Wheel Hitch for Chevy/GMC Towing Prep Package - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
Was as described very heavy, I would have given 5 stars but after installing I tried to take up. Not gonna happen unless I have some kind of hoist.
2017 Ram 2500Great hitch. Very high quality and heavy duty. I pull a 35 ft Jayco fifth wheel and have had no problems with it so far. I would purchase a B&W product again no question.
# 20
Curt Q20 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch - Dual Jaw - 20,000 lbs
The hitch worked flawlessly on my first haul from Missouri to south Texas. The assembly of the hitch would have gone smoother if the instructions had just said to install the legs into the receivers in the truck bed, and build it up from there. Live and learn.
Works great, operations is smooth and dependable, only had one issue: a bolt fell out that holds a roller in place.
Best 2017 Ram 2500 Fifth Wheel Hitch Options
Speaker 1: Today we're going to be taking a look at the best fifth wheel options for your 2017 Ram 2500. Here we have the Demco. This is going to be the Hijacker Autoslide fifth wheel. Here we have the B&W installed on our truck. That's going to be the Companion fifth wheel with slider. Finally here we have the CURT A16 fifth wheel with the R16 slider.Now every one of these fifth wheels is going to do the same thing.
Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Installation - 2017 Ram 2500
Today, on our 2017 Ram 2500 we're going to be taking a look at and installing the Curt A16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch with R16 Slider, part number C16521. Here's what our 5th wheel hitch looks like fully installed. It's going to mount using our base rails here and it's going to allow us to tow a 5th wheel trailer. This is a six foot bed truck. If you've ever towed a 5th wheel with a short bed truck, you know that it comes in handy to have a slider like we have here whenever you're making tight turns. We come to this handle and we pull out. We can turn it and our 5th wheel's going to slide back 12" to give us extra clearance so we don't have to worry about our 5th wheel trailer hitting our cab. The slider is a nonbinding slider, so no matter what angle you're pulling your trailer at, it's going to be able to slide freely back and forth. Whenever we're done making that tight turn and getting around the corner, we can straighten our trailer out, straighten our truck out, and our slider's going to slide right back and lock into position. The jaw here is a two-piece jaw.
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