Will be gettin my first 5th wheel next week and have a question

[tommyu]

I am getting the Heritage Glen 356qbq. I need to have a 5th wheel plate/hitch installed and was wondering if anyone has recommendations of what to install? I will have the short box on a F-250. Money is not a real concern. I want something that I can install and uninstall easy and give me the best ride and handling possible. TIA Tommy

[ependydad]

Install/uninstall easily- my money is on the B&W turnoverball and companion hitch. If you want to go the slider route, you can get their slider. It's a manual slider but it weighs in a ton less than the Pullrite Superglide (automatic slider hitch).

If you get the Pullrite, look at engine hoists so that you're not moving the hitch by hand.

[AquaMan]

Originally Posted by tommyu

I am getting the Heritage Glen 356qbq. I need to have a 5th wheel plate/hitch installed and was wondering if anyone has recommendations of what to install? I will have the short box on a F-250. Money is not a real concern. I want something that I can install and uninstall easy and give me the best ride and handling possible. TIA Tommy

Does your Ford have the factory 5th wheel mounts?

[clange]

I'm partial to the Pullrite Superglide for my short bed pickup because I like not having to worry about hitting the truck if I have to make a sharp turn since it has the auto-slide feature. Probably don't need the slider with today's front caps on the trailers, but better safe than sorry.

But like ependydad said, it's not light. So a hoist, winch, young back, or tractor will be your best friend in getting it out.

[jwedell]

Had a pullrite superglide and loved it. It's the only one I would use. You have to install a capture plate on the 5er though. Once installed your 5er can only be towed with the superglide. I think they make an adaptor plate so it can be towed with an ordinary 5er hitch for service or breakdown. Just something to be aware of.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

If you want an autoslider...PullRite Superglide Hitch

If you want a fixed hitch...B&W Companion Hitch

[Chewie]

Welcome to the 356qbq family! B&W are good, although I use a Curt q20. No complaints. I believe they make a slider version too. Post up some pics when you get it.