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Chief_Bob
Explorer
Nov 03, 2014

Looking for a Fifth Wheel hitch with single, wrap around jaw

I have an RBW hitch, now on it's third truck, that has a straight, slide across bar. Very safe and foolproof, if the bar is across it is locked. The problem is the bulk of the weight is against the si...
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wandering1
Explorer
Nov 04, 2014
A split jaw hitch does not require a pull test. Walk around behind the tailgate after hitching and look to see that the jaws are closed around the king pin, that's all that is required to see that you are hitched. That's worked for me for 15 years.

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