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03-14-2014, 06:15 PM
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f150 towing a 8289ws
we just bought a 8289ws 2013 our truck is f150 5.5 box 6.2 engine what hitch works trailer has a reese revolution pin box
getting lots of conflicting options
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03-14-2014, 08:01 PM
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oh boy have you opened up a can of worms!!!!!
Rick
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03-14-2014, 08:04 PM
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Take a look at the reese 16K. If you google videos for the reese revolution you will find a few videos from reese
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03-14-2014, 08:08 PM
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03-14-2014, 08:10 PM
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I have a Reese. Tows like a charm, not much chucking occasional clunks. Lube up the revolution well, that can creek and make some noise.
Brian
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03-14-2014, 08:18 PM
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do you have the 5.5 box ? i think a lot of the dealers " salespeople " have no clue
need to find someone that has that trailer and truck
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03-14-2014, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bld
do you have the 5.5 box ? i think a lot of the dealers " salespeople " have no clue
need to find someone that has that trailer and truck
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As far as the hitch and the pin box, the 5.5 bed is fine with the revolution without a slider. I am only commenting on the king pin and hitch
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03-14-2014, 08:37 PM
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one dealer says the only hitch that works with the ford 5.5 box is the 12 k superglide auto hitch ? any thoughts
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03-14-2014, 08:47 PM
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Use a std Reese 16K with my short bed Silverado and the Revolution activated. No need for a slider. Even have a full bed hard cover tonneau cover on while towing.
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03-14-2014, 08:51 PM
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I have a 5.5 box and Reese Revolution using a Reese Revolution mounted with Pucks, no rails and NON SLIDER. I can turn 90 Degrees while backing in. As far as the Revolution if you wedge is setup correctly, lubed you can unhitch on a angle. I would highly recommend hitching up straight on.
Your dealer may not understand the Reese Revolution and how it works. OC tows with a revolution and may be able to add something as far as hitch choices.
BC and BC
OC was adding while I was writing..
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03-14-2014, 08:57 PM
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I have revolution on rockwood 8282ws and Reese 16k in my 6.5' bed. Works fine.
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03-14-2014, 09:44 PM
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Reese 16k here. With the Revolution engaged it works awesome w my shortbed. No slider needed.
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03-14-2014, 09:49 PM
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Sounds like the dealer is trying to sell you a very expensive hitch!! Funny that he should say it only works with one of the really expensive brand sliders.
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03-14-2014, 09:52 PM
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You dont need a slider if you install the wedge in the revolution. I had to educate my dealer two years ago whe. The revolution first came out. They mostly still have no clue. Go to the service desk and talk to the service guys.
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03-14-2014, 09:57 PM
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IMO, if the camper already has a Revolution, you have most of the battle solved. Get it activated and you're set.
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