Choosing the Best 5th Wheel Hitch For Your RV

 

If you’re planning on bringing your RV or camper around with you on your travels, you may want to consider investing in a 5thwheel hitch. The tool will play a crucial role in enhancing your ability to travel with your RV or camper safely and with ease.

With that said, it is important to make sure that you choose one that is high quality and durable so that you can have peace of mind knowing that your RV or camper is secure as you tow it.

Allow us at RVupgrades to be your resource for all things related to your RV and camper accessories.

Since the early 2000s, it has been our core mission to provide high-quality RV accessories and parts to our customers to improve their general RV experience. Our team works together to provide the best products in the industry at affordable prices so that we can develop a stronger connection with anyone who visits our website.

Aside from our products, we also take pride in providing our customers with quality service and expert tips. If you are new to the world of RVs, you are bound to have questions about which products are the best for your RV or how to properly use them. If this is the case for you, this is where our team will come in.

When it comes to 5th wheel hitches, you may have some questions, considering we have a large selection to choose from. This article is going to act as a guide where we provide tips, recommendations, and advice on choosing the best 5th wheel hitch for your RV. There may be some additional accessories that can be useful when it comes to using one that we will tell you about as well. First, it's crucial that you understand what a 5th wheel hitch is and how it works.

What is a 5th Wheel Hitch?

If you’ve never heard of 5th wheel hitches, you might be curious as to what they are. A 5th wheel hitch is an attachment system made for 5th wheel campers and can be installed over the bed of a pickup truck. Once it has been connected, you can then take your RV or camper with you wherever you need to go.

A good quality hitch will encompass a few different qualities. For one, it will make driving your vehicle with an attachment a lot smoother and easy to navigate. When your hitch is properly connected, you won’t have to worry about experiencing too much rattling, noise, or even any issues with it disconnecting or not being strong enough to hold your attached RV.

They will also be durable and heavy-duty to guarantee a very secure towing experience for you and others who are tagging along.

The ones that we offer here on RVupgrades are durable and guaranteed to make installation and navigation easier for you. The last thing we’d want to provide you with is a hitch that is too complicated or hard to install. We want to ensure that you walk away from our online store equipped with the knowledge to install your hitch with ease.

Typically, 5th wheel hitches are compatible with vehicles like pickup trucks to make towing your RV or trailer as easy as possible. If you are ever curious about what vehicle the 5th wheel hitch you are looking for is compatible with, you can view the product description for additional information, or, you can contact a member of our team to assist you.

Gooseneck Hitch vs 5th Wheel Hitch

When looking at hitches to tow your trailer or RV, you may come across the term 'gooseneck hitch’ every now and then.

Both gooseneck and 5th wheel hitches have very similar capabilities which make the two sometimes difficult to differentiate. For example, they can both be attached to pick up trucks and can be used to tow heavy trailers.

The primary difference between the two kinds of hitches heavily lies within their size, pricing, and how they can connect to your vehicle.

Gooseneck hitches tend to use a hitch ball connection to hook into place, whereas 5th wheel hitches use a kingpin connection to properly hook into place.

You may also find that pricing between the two varies. Gooseneck hitches tend to be less expensive than 5th wheel hitches because they can take up less space on your truck bed and aren’t as bulky.

The main question you probably have in mind is: Which one is better for towing your 5th wheel RV?

If you are going to choose between the two, 5th wheel hitches are a much better option when it comes to towing your 5th wheel RV. They are designed for recreational towing so that you can simply attach and bring it along with you.

As for gooseneck hitches, it is best to use those when it comes to livestock trailers or anything related to commercial and agricultural towing.

The right 5th wheel hitch will have good mobility so that you can experience a smooth and quiet ride. Our selection of 5th wheel hitches is also suitable for many different vehicles. If you need a specific one for your vehicle, you’ll most likely find it on our website.

 

5th Wheel Hitches at RV Upgrades

Now that you are familiar with how the different types of hitches work and which is best to use for towing your RV, you are ready to begin searching for the best one for you.

On RVupgrades.com, we split all of our accessories and supplies into categories so you can narrow down your search and go directly to where you need to be. Our RV Tow hitches product page is where you can find all things related to hitches and their accessories.

Our fifth wheel hitches product page is specifically where you can start your fifth wheel hitch search. Price points and brands will vary depending on which one you get, however, just know that no matter which one you decide to choose on our website, our team of experts have carefully curated the most durable, heavy-duty and safe to use hitches in the industry.

Another thing we continue to keep in mind as we stock our hitches is easy installation. We want all of our customers to have an easy time installing their hitch so we made sure to stock up on fifth wheel hitches that are simple to do so. Below are some recommendations from our very own website so you have options to choose from.

 

R eese 30081 Select Plus 20K Fifth Wheel Hitch

This specific fifth wheel hitch is a popular pick on our website as it uses a base and mounting kit that is known amongst our customers from the Select Series Line of Fifth Wheel hitches. This hitch is easy to install and can be removed in seconds if for any reason you need to access the rest of your truck bed.

 

If you are interested in a simple, sleek look, this 120-pound model has a black powder coat that is made with steel. For easy installation, this hitch comes with instructions and the installation hardware needed to assemble the piece together.

 

Blue Ox BXR6200 Super Ride Adaptable Fifth Wheel Hitch

Although a pricier option, with this hitch you know you are getting something that is both high performing and heavy-duty. This is another hitch that you don’t have to worry about difficult navigation or assembly.

It is easy to hook up, easy to remove and it has 11 inches of adjustable range making it convenient if you have a truck with a shorter bed. Because of the springs that are used to support the head of this hitch, you won’t have to worry about there being too much stress on your truck or on your RV. This will ensure a smooth ride.

There are plenty more hitches to choose from whether you want to view the fifth wheel hitches or another kind. You can also view products based on what is popular amongst our customers if you’d like to have additional assurance.

Installation Tips

When it comes time to install your hitch after you’ve purchased the one that meets your needs best, you are ready for installation. This may be the most daunting part of the process, but with our expert tips, tools, and knowledge, we’ll make it as easy as possible for you.

We recommend that with all of our hitches, you first refer to your vehicle’s manual for towing guidelines and restrictions first. This is just to ensure that your hitch and towing doesn’t take too much of a toll on your vehicle as you begin to use it.

 

With all of our product descriptions for our hitches, you’ll be able to view the gross trailer weight capacity of each hitch model. This may be useful to keep in mind especially depending on the RV or trailer that you are planning on attaching to your vehicle.

With our products online, we always make sure to attach an instruction manual online to further guide you with the installation process. You are more than welcome to reach out to our team or ask any further questions as they arise and our team will be available to support you as best as possible.

 

Additional Hitch Accessories

As you shop for RV Tow Hitches on RVupgrades.com, you notice that we have plenty of relevant accessories in stock as well. For example, we have hitch extenders, to accommodate those who want to extend the length of their hitch.

One of the ones we carry is the B -Dawg D-HE3 Class III Hitch Extender, a simple and affordable option you can purchase to meet that need. We also have ball adapters, sway control pieces, base rails and so much more to maintain the integrity of your hitch.

You can narrow down your search for RV tow hitches and accessories based on brand, pricing, category, and what’s trending for other customers who are purchasing similar products as well.

No matter what, we’ve made sure to give all of our customers options when it comes to RV tow hitches and the other products that we carry on our website as well.

 

How RVupgrades Can Help You

If you are interested in RV hitches or anything else related to RVs, we have them on our website. This includes the products necessary to keep your RV clean, electrical pieces, lighting, sealants, wheels, and many other things.

We understand that sometimes you may not be completely happy with a product or mistakenly have purchased the wrong item. This is bound to happen especially as it relates to ordering things online. We don’t want our customers to have to worry about that, therefore, we have an easy return system.

If you aren’t happy with your purchase you can return your product in unused condition within 90 days of purchase. Once you do that, you will get 100% of your money back.

Your RV experience is valuable to us as we know how large of a role they can play in creating memorable life experiences.

To align with our mission of providing as much support as possible to our customers, you can go to the Q&A section of our website. This allows you to ask questions or even find the answers to the questions you may have. Head over to our Q&A page and you may be able to find the exact answer you are looking for.

 

If you can’t find an answer to your questions anywhere on our website, our team is easy to get into contact with. You can go ahead and call us at 1-866-332-7881 where our team is available from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

 

Another way you can get into contact with us is by sending an email to s ales@rvupgradestore.com for further inquiries, or you can email us at r eturns@rvupgradestore.com for questions regarding returns.