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Old 05-17-2014, 02:50 PM   #1
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Ford 5th wheel prep hitch?

Hey everybody just wondering, I have a 2012 F350 DRW with the fifth wheel prep package( under bed rail mounts) and want to know if the Demco hitch is just as good as the Reese? The Demco(21,000lbs) is about half the price as the Reese(18,000lbs).
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Old 05-17-2014, 02:57 PM   #2
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First of welcome to the forums.

Do you have a link for the hitch you would like to use?
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Old 05-17-2014, 03:04 PM   #3
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http://demco-products.com/rv-towing-...ker/ums-series
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Old 05-17-2014, 03:06 PM   #4
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http://www.reeseprod.com/content/pro...775&part=30143
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Old 05-17-2014, 03:08 PM   #5
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I got a quote from RVWholesalers on the Demco hitch of $645. The Cheapest I can find the Reese hitch is $1245.
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Thanks for the welcome Ford Idaho!
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I'm leaning towards the Demco hitch.
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Old 05-17-2014, 03:19 PM   #8
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I'm leaning towards the Demco hitch.
I see nothing wrong with that plan, looks like a tough unit.
Only concern would be its weight and getting it in and out of the bed.

And a near 600 dollar difference between the two will buy you a little fuel to feed the Ford.
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Old 05-17-2014, 03:21 PM   #9
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Either one would be sufficient. We are in the works of buying a 2015 heritage Glen 356QBQ.
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They are both beasts.
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They are both beasts.
I did not see a weight for the Demco but the Reese weight shipped is 150 plus pounds.
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Old 05-17-2014, 05:20 PM   #12
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http://www.ford.com/services/assets/...Duty&year=2012

Check this page out for the prep package. It's at page 9

I didn't see a weight for the Demco either but by the looks of it, it looks about the same.
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Old 05-17-2014, 06:08 PM   #13
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... And a near 600 dollar difference between the two will buy you a little fuel to feed the Ford.
Or repairs.

Demco looks well built!
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Old 05-17-2014, 06:41 PM   #14
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I have the B&W Companion and love it. It fits the ford prep package perfectly and was much cheaper than the Reese that ford sells. It is a 20K hitch and breaks down into two pieces for easy removal. The B&W is about as fool proof as you can get.
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Old 05-17-2014, 07:55 PM   #15
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I'll check that one out as well, thanks.
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