Fifth Wheel Hitch Guides

Weight ratings, slider vs fixed, and what actually matters when picking a hitch.

Factory OEM puck mounts explained — Ford, GM, and Ram systems compared.

The three main mounting systems compared — which one is right for your truck and trailer.

The difference between gooseneck and fifth wheel connections — pros, cons, and when to use each.

Everything you need to know before you hook up and drive away the first time.

The 2-minute way to tell if your Ford, Ram, or GM has the factory fifth wheel/gooseneck puck system.

Sliders, rotational pin boxes, and cab clearance solutions for 5.5' and 6.5' beds.

Can a half-ton truck tow a fifth wheel? Weight limits, hitch options, and what to watch out for.

Aftermarket pin boxes — what they do, when you need one, and which ones are worth it.

What to do about your tailgate when towing a fifth wheel — solutions for every setup.

What each brand is known for. Honest pros and cons from someone who's stocked them all.

What you actually get when you spend more — and where the cheap options cut corners.

What to inspect, what to avoid, and when a used hitch is a good deal.

The puck-mount (OE) fifth wheel hitches worth buying — best overall, best value, best for short beds, and best heavy-duty.

Reese vs CURT vs Gen-Y vs MORryde vs B&W vs Shocker — every fifth-wheel-to-gooseneck pin box, specs side by side.

Convert the trailer to gooseneck, or buy a fifth wheel hitch? Bed space, real total cost, resale, short beds and warranty — laid out both ways.

Step-by-step guide to measuring hitch head height for proper trailer leveling.

When you can install it yourself and when you should pay someone else to do it.

Drop-in puck-mount hitch install, step by step — pop the caps, set the base, lock the legs, add the head. Plus how the puck system works.

How to keep your hitch in safe working condition — greasing, inspection, and wear checks.

Common hitch problems and how to fix them — noise, binding, and connection issues.

How Ford's factory puck system works on F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks.

The Chevy Silverado HD and GMC Sierra HD share the same puck system. The quick overview (RPO Z6A, the 2020 change), then jump to the Chevy or GMC guide.

Ram 2500 and 3500 puck systems — the Multi-Function Tailgate and RamBox considerations.

How Chevy's factory puck system works on Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD, what fifth wheel hitches fit, and the 2020 fitment change.

How GMC's factory puck system works on Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD, how to install a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch, and the 2020 fitment change.

Ford, Ram, and GM puck patterns by year — what interchanges, what doesn't, and which hitch matches your truck.