Installing a 5th wheel hitch
After many years towing a TT we are making the jump to a 5th Wheel Trailer. I'm installing a Reese 30084 slider hitch in my F250 short box pickup. I've done a lot of searching but can't find an answe...
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forward of axle = no problem unless you start to have cab clearance issues
rearward of axle = not good! Lightening the front axle on your truck is not a good thing.
Also, be careful regardless of where you put it that the arm to the king pin can damage your gate on a short box truck when the hitch is in the rear position. Ask me how I know :)
If you don't get a notched out 5th wheel gate you'll probably need to come up with some way to hold your gate a few inches open when maneuvering with the slide in the rear position.
rearward of axle = not good! Lightening the front axle on your truck is not a good thing.
Also, be careful regardless of where you put it that the arm to the king pin can damage your gate on a short box truck when the hitch is in the rear position. Ask me how I know :)
If you don't get a notched out 5th wheel gate you'll probably need to come up with some way to hold your gate a few inches open when maneuvering with the slide in the rear position.
