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Wroflus
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Nov 17, 2015

Can a fixed 5th wheel hitch be used on a standard bed truck?

I bought a 2011 Crusader 290rlt and am now shopping for a used pull vehicle. Many of the trucks on the market only have a standard bed, and I was told that some 5th wheel models are ok with a standar...
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Flapper
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Nov 17, 2015
What do you consider a "standard bed" to be? Many would consider it to be 8 feet deep, with "short beds" being 6.5 or 5.5 ....
If the short ones, a slider may be in order. With the 8 ft, you will be fine. Can't speak to the specific model of 5th you cite....

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