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Solarman
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May 29, 2020

fifth wheel backing trouble

We have a large fifth wheel and a tight corner to back around into our RV spot behind the house. I can do it but it often takes up to ten tries to get it just right. I saw something somewhere about some kind of extension that moves the pin location back, which should make backing easier. I'm not referring to a sliding hitch like for a short bed, it's something else but now I can't find it. Anyone know what I'm talking about?

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  • A few short forwards & backwards with the truck to get a head start on the turn angle works wonders & is much cheaper than a new hitch & dolly.
  • A Reese Revolution/Sidewinder Pin Box moves pivot point back roughly 22"
    Wedge Locks out the mvement at 5th wheel hitch and then pin box rotates on a turret back at pin box mount location