Slider Hitch for 5th Wheel.
I have a 3/4 Ton 2012 Nissan Titan Truck. Are there any recommendations as to what Hitch I need? It is a short bed. i would like some kind of automatic slider Hitch.
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Your Titan may be suitable for a very light 5th wheel. But payload will be the issue. When evaluating payload take into account the hitch weight, the passenger and driver weights, any additional items being carried, and of course the pin weight of the trailer.
You need the lightest hitch possible. Any good manual slider. Don't try an automatic slider. Too heavy.
Since a fivers pin weight is typically approx. 20% of the trailers weight, you might be looking at a gross 5TH wheel trailer weight of 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. That is with the 5'r fully loaded and "camp ready." Do NOT calculate on DRY WEIGHT specs.
Depending on your selected trailer, you might find a "Tow behind" travel trailer will provide more living space and remain under your trucks capability. If you want a fiver it will need to be very small for that truck. Otherwise, you will need a larger truck. Your Titan will not carry the weight of most typical 5th wheels. I don't know of any 3/4 tom Titans on the road. Based on the below post, you may need a bigger truck.
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This is from your 11/24 post:
We just purchased a 2006 Forrest River sierra. For one, thing we were blessed to be able to buy it with the one Payment Plan. I absolutely LOVE the Slides. It has one in the Living Room and One in the Bedroom. Now we can walk around the Bed. We could not do that in the Motorhome.
You need the lightest hitch possible. Any good manual slider. Don't try an automatic slider. Too heavy.
Since a fivers pin weight is typically approx. 20% of the trailers weight, you might be looking at a gross 5TH wheel trailer weight of 4,000 to 5,000 pounds. That is with the 5'r fully loaded and "camp ready." Do NOT calculate on DRY WEIGHT specs.
Depending on your selected trailer, you might find a "Tow behind" travel trailer will provide more living space and remain under your trucks capability. If you want a fiver it will need to be very small for that truck. Otherwise, you will need a larger truck. Your Titan will not carry the weight of most typical 5th wheels. I don't know of any 3/4 tom Titans on the road. Based on the below post, you may need a bigger truck.
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This is from your 11/24 post:
We just purchased a 2006 Forrest River sierra. For one, thing we were blessed to be able to buy it with the one Payment Plan. I absolutely LOVE the Slides. It has one in the Living Room and One in the Bedroom. Now we can walk around the Bed. We could not do that in the Motorhome.
