5th Wheel Hitch Placement
Ok first the technical stuff... Truck is a 2007 Silverado 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab long box, new body style,with air bags. Hitch is a old DSP 12000# with the rails running front to back. The rails have...
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CrowsnestGuy wrote:Old-Biscuit wrote:
This MIGHT help.....Chevy Installation
DSP.....Canada's LAST hitch mfg.
I do have this, and DSP is only hours from where I live, but when called they said these are recommendations only. But thank you
5th wheel hitch S/B mounted directly Over center line of trucks rear axle OR forward of it
Mounting behind rear axle is NOT recommended by ANY hitch mfg.
(Sliding hitches are to be used in rearward position only for slow speed maneuvering)
5" forward???
That is a lot and might cause you issues with truck bumper hitting front of 5th wheel during maneuvering and tailgate will NOT be able to fully open.
Plus that much forward could cause issues with back of truck cab???
Lots of measurement need to be taken BEFORE installing
Dead set on using that OLD DSP??
