5th wheel purchase
I'm talking to a fellow who went with a larger trailer and is selling his 5ver and hitch. It's a short rig as I'm limited on space and I won't pay to store it someplace. I want to be able to hook up a...
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Short pin box......slider 5th wheel hitch needed
Medium or long.....slider 5th wheel hitch NOT needed ====== unless truck has 'short' bed
5th wheel hitch should be installed centered over axle or slightly (2"-4") forward of axle
If using a slider.......should only be in rearward position for 'maneuvering' not when in transit.
Then there is always 'Sidewinder' hitch where pivoting is done at trailer pin box vs at 5th wheel hitch
Medium or long.....slider 5th wheel hitch NOT needed ====== unless truck has 'short' bed
5th wheel hitch should be installed centered over axle or slightly (2"-4") forward of axle
If using a slider.......should only be in rearward position for 'maneuvering' not when in transit.
Then there is always 'Sidewinder' hitch where pivoting is done at trailer pin box vs at 5th wheel hitch
