Pros and cons to turn-over gooseneck balls (Mumby hitches in particular, which isn't a turn over since the ball comes out and a plug goes in when not in use, but same idea) vs. rails with gooseneck and 5th wheel attachments (Reese, B&W, etc)Trying to decide what to put in our new truck, thanks in advance!
Posted 2014-12-10 4:03 PM (#162011 - in reply to #162006) Subject: RE: Trailer Hitches - Pros & Cons
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
Interesting that the Mumby only requires a 3 inch hole. B+W requires a 4 inch hole in the truck bed. Mumby does require drilling of the truck frame, B+W does not. (I prefer no frame drilling)Both B+W or Mumby require you grab a greasy ball to flip/remove to get a flush bed floor.I've had a B+W since 2001 and have been well pleased with it.
Posted 2014-12-10 6:43 PM (#162013 - in reply to #162006) Subject: RE: Trailer Hitches - Pros & Cons
Veteran
Posts: 175 Location: Florida
I definitely recommend the B&W. On our third truck with a B&W with no problems. The biggest advantage to us has been the interchangeability of hitches they can handle. We have 2 ball Goosenecks, one 5th wheel, and one inverted 5th wheel. The B&W receiver accepts all of them, as well as leaving a flat bed floor when needed. Also since they don't require drilling the frame, install is pretty simple. The 4" vs 3" is probably due to the variety of hitch types it can handle. After drilling it with a hole saw, it really doesn't make any difference to the truck bed as it is either filled with a hitch, or a flipped ball. And the tongue rating is pretty high for the B&W.
Trailer Hitches - Pros & Cons
