short bed hitch and pin requirements
i am in the process of purchasing a Jayco 26.5 Fifth wheel trailer. I currently own a short box 5.5 ft toyota tundra pick up. My dealer is saying all I need is the Sidewinder Pin Box for the fifth w...
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In this case your dealer is pretty much right on the hitch. The sidewinder and standard hitch is the best option. Minimum weight and the back of the pin box can't hit the sides or back of the truck bed. That is because the pivot point is relocated 20+ inches behind the truck axle.
Everyone needs to be cautious approaching 90 degrees. As already stated, 90 degrees doesn't accomplish much, you can't move the trailer, just rotate it around the trailer axles. It also puts a lot of stress on the trailer suspension. Every setup, even long bed trucks, you get to 90 degrees, the trailer isn't really moving, so you back up a little more and BAM, the trailer will still hit the truck, just at a different point.
Everyone needs to be cautious approaching 90 degrees. As already stated, 90 degrees doesn't accomplish much, you can't move the trailer, just rotate it around the trailer axles. It also puts a lot of stress on the trailer suspension. Every setup, even long bed trucks, you get to 90 degrees, the trailer isn't really moving, so you back up a little more and BAM, the trailer will still hit the truck, just at a different point.
