KevinS Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 Do you use a 16k hitch for up to a 16,000# 5th wheel, or should you use a 20k hitch, for safety margin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted April 14, 2020 Report Share Posted April 14, 2020 I wouldn't run that close, but that's just me. Nice to have some cushion, beside the engineered safety factor. Quote I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 20k is better. Using 100% of the rated capacity is a guaranteed way to have a 100% failure. Quote Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&J Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 I'm running a 20K hitch for a 16K trailer. Denny Quote Denny & Jami SKP#90175 Most Timing with Mac our Scottie, RIP Jasper our Westie 2013 F350 SC DRW 6.2 V8 4.30 Gears 2003 HH Premier 35FKTG Home Base Nebraska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinS Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Thanks for the replies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinS Posted April 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Looking at curt 20k , or b&w patriot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted April 15, 2020 Report Share Posted April 15, 2020 Have not owned a Curt but several friends have for your weight trailer and are very happy with them. 20k They bought online best price free shipping. Quote Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Always better to have a stronger anything then pushing the limits. This goes with not just the hitch but the truck. Everything is rated for a reason. Always better to have a reserve. Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmeris Posted April 16, 2020 Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 My opinion / suggestion is the hitch should be matched to the tow vehicles ratings regardless of what your pulling, that way your solution is uniformly rated across your towing platform, If what your pulling exceeds that rating then time to get a larger platform. Also, again this is my opinion, its not necessary to have "reserve" in the ratings as engineers build in safety margins with these ratings and as long as you don't exceed them your fine..now if it gives you peace of mind to have some % number of reserve in capacity that's your choice but for me, based on modern engineering, levels of testing, etc I no longer subscribe to the old school RX of having to be a % under the ratings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinS Posted April 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2020 Thanks for all replies.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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