Damaged tailgate w/hitch back
Well, I got my new Companion slider hitch installed yesterday and brought home a new 5th wheel. All things considered the day could have been worse. The good news is I love the hitch and the 5th whe...
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
'wings' on pin box mount (lower portion of mount that sticks down below pin box) are probably the culprit
With slider in rearward position during maneuverings the 'wings' can make contact with tailgate and/or bed rail.
Cut them off follow same angle as pin box
I would not run with tailgate down.........making turns the corners of tailgate could make contact with front storage area of 5th wheel
I know it would on mine
That's what did me in. I considered trimming them but haven't done it yet.
I can't do a fifth wheel tailgate - when I'm not towing I sometimes use a Softopper for covered cargo space so I need a full tailgate for weather protection.
