Possible switch to 5th Wheel....Questions
Any thoughts are greatly appreciated...... Which 5th wheel hitch is the very best for strength and ease of use? I don't worry about cost when it comes to something this important. I want around ...
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dieseltruckdriver wrote:
Back on topic, I had a sliding bar hitch at first, then switched to the B&W because I didn't want the rails in the bed when I wanted to use my pickup as a pickup.
Do not get a sliding bar hitch. They wear and then the trailer will "slam" fore and aft as you are driving. If you get a hitch with wrap around jaws, this doesn't happen. The sliding bar will be secure, but they aren't smooth.
I drove semis for 17 years, and have used a few different kinds of hitches. The Hollands were my favorite.
Since you are new, immediately after you hook up, go to the back of your pickup and look at your hitch and pin, to verify they are mated correctly. A pull test is optional, but always visually verify that things are correct before you pull.
Do this every time, without fail. I check, then do my walkaround to make sure everything is ready to travel, then check it again.
Same with the Star car LOOK, B&W LOOK, walk around, ready for flight.
