Is there an accompanying weight distribution system for those hitches? If not I'd say they're non-starters for pulling a camper or enclosed trailer of significant size.

 

I'm waiting for CURT to give me a answer for that. Most cars and whatnot are under 10000lbs trailer included when hauling enclosed (new aluminum trailers and all). So I'm not so sure a weight distribution system will actually be a necessity BUT if it is available for these particular models it would probably be worth the upgrade. I currently am hauling a 36' enclosed 5th wheel cargo hauler but the weight is minimal loaded. Thinking about going to a 24' tandem axle Bumper pull with a V nose

Still looking for opinions on this particular hitch though...

 

Can I sidetrack for a second, and ask about your reasons going from a 5er to a TT? Just curious since I plan to go the other way.

And I'd always use a WDH if you have the option for a TT. I can't see the downside of balancing out the tongue weight across both axles of your truck. My TT weighs around 9500# loaded and I've always used one... although I didn't always have this LLY 3500 dually, which certainly handles the trailer better than the gas Suburban C2500 I used to have.

 

Not buying a travel trailer. I haul an enclosed cargo trailer for work. My reason is when I go on holidays it would be easier to rent a truck to pull a bumper pull rather than finding a 5 ton or something to transfer all my stock from my trailer on to that fprsomepne else to use to cover me, rather than letting someone inexperienced use my truck for the week and also having to leave it parked at the warehouse all night during the week also. Risking it possibly being broke in to on top of the worry of the driver covering me. Although I'm starting to realize maybe most rental company's don't allow towing with their vehicles nowadays around here. Which is ridiculous being that a truck is meant to do things like that why rent one if u can't use it??? But ya. 5th is the way to go in my opinion (or goose been there too probably best way) BUT for those reasons only I'm considering. Also been thinking about getting in to the car transport business possibly and seems most guys are using bumper pulls for that as well and are well underweight from what I understand.

 

Ah, got it. I can certainly see the rationale for that type of business use. Although I do agree that rental companies may have some considerable restrictions on towing... mostly because most truck renters probably have little to no experience towing, and the likelihood for something to go wrong is much higher. Just have to research and ask. Or maybe it's better handled as a "don't ask don't tell" thing.

 

Ya that was my theory but looking at most locally after them telling me directly. I'm pretty suretheir trucks don't even have hitches. So I could install one amd hope the guy doesn't do something dumb then remove it before bringing back but that will probably end up being more hassle than it's worth too. Not to mention the cost of buying a new hitch specific to the truck they are renting me each time.
For some extra insight in to your situation, I'd say after towing all types of hitches. Like me hooking and unhooking everyday and trying to be fast and efficient 5th wheel is the way to go. With an in bed cam or long bed gooseneck would be just as good(used to have a long bed Cummins dually). With my current long bed dually I would've went back to a goose but my trailer is already set for the 5th so figured why spend more when I may replace it eventually and can always buy a 5th wheel rail gooseneck ball for cheap if I decide to later. The rail kit was cheaper than buying a B&W companion and new 5th wheel hitch when I already had 3 reeses. I would say gooseneck is the way to go based on the fact that you can haul more weight if maxing out your payload/pin weight/however you Wana look at it AND you can still use the bed fully if you have a flip over or removable ball. 5th wheel is the quickest and easiest to hook and unhook though and bumper pull has many more downs than ups compared to an inbed hitch set up of either choice. Just my opinion based on my 17+ years of towing a gooseneck/5th wheel and many more years of bumper pulling prior to that.

 

I had a Blue Ox for my TT and loved it. Chains instead of the ledges for the bars and easy to adjust based on tongue load. Have since learned that LCI makes something called a StrapTek to replace the chains and easier to set the loading. Was nice that the shank and head were heavy cast and included sway control. When set right, the sway control works great. Got hit by crosswinds north of Amarillo. No sway, truck and trailer moved as if they were one unit.

 

Anyone have any experience with the Rebellion XD?

 

Have you considered looking at the Shocker Hitch choices? I switched from a curt WDH to the Shocker HD, I have towed my 27 foot enclosed race trailer 5 times this year and have nothing but good things to say about it. If you do a lot of towing in town the bumps and jerking motion is gone, feels like the trailer is bouncing on a cloud. The interstate part of the towing can still be a little rough depending on the road.

 

Like this...

Nope just Google it after reading your post. Assuming that their price is in USD it might get pretty pricy after shipping to me here unless I was able to find a local seller. BUT if I did go the bumper pull route then this would definately be in the top 3 options I would consider. Just after a quick first look.

 

Looking at possibly switching to a bumper pull one day from a 5th wheel set up. I've been looking at 2 and now 3 hitches and am wondering anyone on here has real world experience and an educated opinion on the Rebellion XD hitche from CURT. I've been considering 3 hitches 2 from CURT and one from B&W possibly but really want to hear from guys on this one....


CURT 45955 Rebellion XD Adjustable Cushion Hitch Ball Mount; 2 in; 2-1/2 in. Shank; 2-5/16 in. Balls

Or...

CURT 45982 Rebellion XD Adjustable Cushion Hitch with Dual Ball, 2-Inch Receiver, 2, 2-5/16-In Balls, 15,000 lbs, 6-in Drop

I have the Curt Rebellion XD Hitch Ball Mount W 2" & 2-5/16" Ball - 2-1/2 Shank 8" drop 20K lb capacity( I went this route based on the trucks capacity) , I also have the pintle hitch platform . I have tested it once with a 5k lb trailer on a 100 mile test over rough roads, highway etc and trying to make the trailer sway/porpoise . It functioned flawlessly ask me again in September sometime and I will have had 2k miles with a 5K trailer attached to do a better review.

Now for some down sides getting getting the either the pintle hitch or ball hitch assembly on follow the instructions bottom pin in first ( you may want to have a plastic mallet handy) once you get the bottom pin in I had to use a pipe on the ball to get enough leverage to push the assembly back and get the top pin in . I write this off to being brand new and having to over come the rubber busing mounted to the back side of the assembly. Second issue is they use a custom spring clip to hold the pins in , it loops around the bottom pin and snaps over the top . So if the spring clip fails you stand a chance on loosing one or both pins while towing and you would have to order a new one though, R_Clips could replace the single clip setup. I have a lock for the stinger so I ordered the kit that gives you to locking pins for the assembly they have one that comes with a stinger lock and the locking assembly pins.

Pintle hitch platform however, has the same issue with over coming the rubber bushing. Moreover , the platform is speed tapped and powder coated afterward if you buy it run a tap to clean out the holes if not you will get a false set on the torque wrench when tightening them per instruction. The bolts on mine would only thread in about a turn and a half. I do not have a picture of what came out mostly powder coating but some metal shavings also and based on the way the tap felt going through it was actually cutting a little here and there.

Btw if you want the pintle order the pintle / 2 5/16 ball setup from somewhere else when I ordered my setup Etrailer was out of them and not do in till September.

Over all I am cautiously optimistic that it will be good, if you want pictures of the clip they use I can post one I did not find one online either at Curt or Etrailer.

Cypher

 

Thanks. I too am considering the larger for reasoning of the trucks capacity and making sure its more than enough IF something heavy is towed in the future. I won't or don't ever plan too in the near future tow anything with a pintle hitch. Good info though and much appreciated. Only real issue I'm thinking might run in to then would possibly be bottoming the thing out on inclines or dips and uneven roads then

 

I went with the 8 inch drop for the dual axle 21 foot Rv I tow currently to get it level I am one pin hole away from the bottom of the hitch. I believe they have a 6 inch drop also. I also have the 11,450 GVW and Z71 so perhaps my bumper is higher than yours .

Cypher

 

I've got the 16240lbs rating being the DRW so I assume a smaller tire but I'll have to physically measure my receiver height before making a final decision on what drop is necessary and needed before buying.

 

Will post the measurement and a picture or 2 in a little while.

Cypherian

 

Here you go

 

Awesome thank you

 

No worries glad I could help. I will find out the end of the month how well it works but as I said the trailer is going to be 5k for 800 mile run.

Cypher

 

Keep us posted. I'm curious to hear back about it.