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Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-14-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
The stars all aligned for us. The local RV...

The stars all aligned for us.

The local RV dealer told us their first appointment to install hitch rails was in August....

A trailer dealer had a better answer and we scheduled the install...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-10-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Thank you GDI! I may regret it but decided...

Thank you GDI!

I may regret it but decided to use the rails after looking at the size of the Andersen gooseneck hitch compared with the smaller rail-mount hitch.

Good to hear you have room in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-05-2021, 03:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
More bed space won the debate between my two...

More bed space won the debate between my two remaining brain cells.

I decided to go with the rail-mount and use the sellers' hitch.

Ronn, the photos are appreciated.

Rail installation is...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-05-2021, 08:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Ronn, arniesea, thanks to both for sharing. You...

Ronn, arniesea, thanks to both for sharing. You are both creative problem solvers and good teachers.

I am still on the fence as it's clear either approach works.

I plan to cut some templates...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-03-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Thank you. I am leaning this direction but need...

Thank you. I am leaning this direction but need to check cost and availability. I also need to think through the hitch footprint and what it means for cargo space.



Thank you.. sounds like...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-03-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Thanks Fox hunt.. I do like the idea of the...

Thanks Fox hunt..

I do like the idea of the turnover ball mount, just on the fence give the seller is including a rail-mount hitch.

I currently have a bed mat that I can pull in and out easily....
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-03-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Hi Centex thanks for the quick response and focus...

Hi Centex thanks for the quick response and focus on the weight factor.

Yes, we are happy to have found one equipped close to what we wanted and avoided the "1 to 2 years" wait for a new build.
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-03-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
Thanks to you both. Good points and I'll try to...

Thanks to you both. Good points and I'll try to absorb. Warning about lining up the Andersen ball-mount is noted (and I had seen a video about the magnetic alignment aids)!

We are buying a used...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 05-02-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,350
Posted By Shiny
5.0 Hitch Questions

Newbie looking for recommendations...

TV is 2018 Silverado 1500 double cab, 6.5' bed

I'm hoping to use an underbed "gooseneck" hitch with removable ball to allow hauling stuff without rails...
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