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09-04-2017, 08:24 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Illinois
Posts: 20
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Recommendation for 5th Wheel for a 2017 Silverado
Purchased a new 2017 Silverado 3500 DRW 8' box. Has 5th wheel prep option on it. Can you suggest a manufacturer of a hitch that fits the GM prep package? Thinking of trading up to a 38 EL Champagne.
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09-05-2017, 10:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
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Cedar Creek make very good campers. We have had two and have had very few problems. I looking at a 38FBD, we like the half a bath. But I need a bigger truck, I have a SRW but I need a DRW
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09-05-2017, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Southern, IL
Posts: 3,272
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Look at the B&W Companion...
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Bob & Michelle
2016 Ford F-250 Lariat 4x4
2017 Flagstaff Super Lite 526RLWS
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09-05-2017, 07:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wobbles
Look at the B&W Companion...
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X2 love mine.
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09-05-2017, 08:18 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ontario Canada
Posts: 111
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2017 GMC Sierra Denali HD
2014 XLR Hyper Lite 30HFS5
Toys-
Yamaha G9 Golf Cart
2010 Harley FLHX with lots of mods
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09-06-2017, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 236
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I have the Curt Q20 and it works well. No issues in the 18 months I've had it.
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Bill
2016 Forest River 3250 Cardinal
2016 RAM 2500 Longhorn
Previously: 36' Country Coach
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09-06-2017, 12:32 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Between Pickles Gap and Toad Suck, AR
Posts: 6,070
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B&W Companion. Safe.
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"Next to prayer, fishing is the most personal relationship of man" Herbert Hoover
"American by Birth, Southern by the Grace of God"Lewis Grizzard
FROG AR-0019-242
2016 GMC Denali 3500Dually--2017 CC 36CKTS
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09-06-2017, 01:48 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: L\Anywhere and everywhere
Posts: 263
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Take a look a Prime Time. Also owned by Warren Buffet but with way fewer problem then Forest River
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Kayo
2014 Primetime Sanibel 3051 pulled by a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500HP dually diesel. Full timers wince 2003 with DW of 53 year. NPS Park Ranger
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09-06-2017, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Southern MD
Posts: 282
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I just bought a 2017 GMC 3500 DRW, D/A....and we plan to upgrade our 2009 CC Silverback to a CC 34RL2.....when I do this, I plan on getting the B&W 18K Patriot....my current hitch uses above bed rails....which is what the Patriot uses. I do not want to drill more holes just to use the Companion.
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2019 Cedar Creek 34RL2 w/disc brakes
2017 GMC 3500 D/A, DRW, 40Gal Aux Tank
USN 76-82
Retired Dept of Navy: Navy/USMC Flt Test Engineer
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09-06-2017, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kayo
Take a look a Prime Time. Also owned by Warren Buffet but with way fewer problem then Forest River
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Who do you think owns Forest River?
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09-06-2017, 03:01 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Grayson County, Texas
Posts: 21,587
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spock123
Cedar Creek make very good campers. We have had two and have had very few problems. I looking at a 38FBD, we like the half a bath. But I need a bigger truck, I have a SRW but I need a DRW
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The OP asked about a 5th wheel hitch. "Can you suggest a manufacturer of a hitch....?"
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69 |
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09-06-2017, 03:08 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
Posts: 19,149
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
The OP asked about a 5th wheel hitch. "Can you suggest a manufacturer of a hitch....?"
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The OP just 'may' have asked two questions.
They did in fact inquire about a hitch in the body of the post but the title of the thread (Recommendation for 5th Wheel for a 2017 Silverado) and the last sentence in the post, (Thinking of trading up to a 38 EL Champagne) leads me to believe they were open to soliciting advice on 5th wheel trailers as well.
I may be completely wrong too.
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2022 Cedar Creek 345IK 5th Wheel•Solar & Inverter•2024 Ford F-Series SCREW•7.3L•4x4•Factory Puck•B&W Companion•TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater•Sinemate 3500w Gen.
F&AM Lodge 358 Somerset, PA - JAFFA Shrine - Altoona, PA
Days Camped ☼ '19=118 ☼ '20=116 ☼ '21=123 ☼ '22=134 ☼ '23=118☼ '24=90
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09-06-2017, 03:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: L\Anywhere and everywhere
Posts: 263
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Did you miss the word "also"? IMHO, Prime time is a far better unit as I is NOT manufactured by Forest River
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Kayo
2014 Primetime Sanibel 3051 pulled by a 2013 Chevy Silverado 3500HP dually diesel. Full timers wince 2003 with DW of 53 year. NPS Park Ranger
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09-06-2017, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Medina, OH
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Prime Time Manufacturing is a Division of Forest River. Took ours to the International FROG Rally in Indiana last August. Prime Time Service personnel, James and Leslie provided great service at the Rally!
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Ford F150 5.4L B&W Companion Hitch
updated to Andersen Aluminum Ultimate Hitch 2017
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09-06-2017, 04:38 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 68
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I have a Curt Q20 no issues.
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2017 Silverado 3500 HD Duramax 4X4 Crewcab Dully
2017 Cedar Creak Silverback 37MBH
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09-06-2017, 05:33 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Warsaw,NC
Posts: 7,184
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr. Dan
The OP asked about a 5th wheel hitch. "Can you suggest a manufacturer of a hitch....?"
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I have B&W Companion with a bed saver
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09-06-2017, 05:51 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 50
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I am happy with my B&W Companion, except that once in January when the temperature was about 20 degrees, it was hard to get the jaws open. I didn't really 'shop' for a hitch; I got the B&W because that is what my local truck shop (Dulley Depot in Elkhart, IN) recommended.
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09-06-2017, 07:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: USA (Res:Georgia)
Posts: 207
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We are quite happy with out Chaparral 336TSIK pulling behind our 2500HD Duramax with a B&W Companion hitch. I hope this helps. Happy Trails.
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Happy trails and safe travels
'17 Coachmen Chaparral
'17 Silverado 6.6L Duramax
Retired & Full Timer
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09-09-2017, 05:10 PM
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RetiredRVer
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Ohio
Posts: 264
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I'm using a Pullrite Superlite in my Ram 2500 with the puck system. Hitch weighs about 55 pounds, and the rails are easily removed for a clear bed when not towing. Super easy hook up... 20,000 lb towing capacity, and 5,000 lb pin weight. I'm towing a Coachman Chaparral 336TSIK that weighs 12,200 loaded.
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Joe & Sandy
Mentor, Ohio
2017 Ram Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4X4 Cummins Diesel
2017 Coachman Chaparral 336TSIK Fifth Wheel
2018 AT 18 Alaska group 
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09-09-2017, 05:48 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: South Bend, IN
Posts: 50
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Reply to KAYO re Prime Time.
The following is a quote from the Prime Time web site:
"Headquartered in Wakarusa, Indiana, Prime Time Manufacturing proudly builds a full line of towable RV products including travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers. As a division of Forest River, Inc. – North America’s largest manufacturer of towable recreational products and a Berkshire Hathaway company – Prime Time ..."
I think we all associate Warren Buffet with Berkshire Hathaway, but he doesn't own it. He is only the major stockholder, Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board.
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