Fifth Wheel hitch security
I am a newbie on fifth wheels and have a question about hitch security in your truck. Does anyone try to lock the hitch in the truck? I see all the pins that hold the hitch in the bed and wondered if ...
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Voyager Mike wrote:
What no one seems to be thinking about is that a fifth wheel hitch in the bed of a pickup is useless unless the mounting plates on the frame beneath the pickup bed are taken also. You cannot just bolt a hitch to the bed of a pickup, it would rip out or rip the bed off the truck. Have you ever looked underneath a truck to see the typical six small bolts that hold the bed on?
About the only use I can think of, would be for someone who had some serious wear problems, and want to steal some parts. Even then, have you ever heard of anyone doing that?
The head is very easily removed on any B&W without it being locked and is of value.
I lock both sides of mine and also the handle that closes the jaws around the KingPin.
