Fifth Wheel Clearance
Just picked up my new 346qbud...but I have some clearance issues. I have approx 5 1/2" clearance from the top of my bed rails but my tonneau cover frame takes up 2" so I realistically have 3 1/2". Wh...
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NewLeaseOnLife wrote:
Just picked up my new 346qbud...but I have some clearance issues. I have approx 5 1/2" clearance from the top of my bed rails but my tonneau cover frame takes up 2" so I realistically have 3 1/2". While backing into my driveway I sheared of the bulkhead door latch :S
What is my best option? Raise the hitch to the top position which is approx an additional 2" or drop the kingpin to its lowest position which will add around 1"?
I am already slightly nose high so I'm trying to get the most clearance without my new 5'er pointing to the moon.
Any input would be greatly appreciated
Take a look at your spring shackles and see if you have any room to raise the trailer, then adjust the hitch and pin box. If not, with clearance that tight, you can realistically only raise the entire trailer. Best way to do so is to have a sub-frame built over the axles and have the hangers welded to that. Rule-of-thumb is a minimum of 6" clearance between truck bed and FW.
Lyle
