Towing 5th wheel

wademartin wrote:
......... I have towed with the hitch in tow and maneuver positions and cannot notice any difference in handling. Comments or opinions welcome.

Consider what would happen in an emergency stop with the hitch toward the rear. If the locking mechanism did not hold, the hitch would slide forward to the towing position. I doubt the hitch would stop there as there would be quite an impact! Chances are you would rip the hitch out of the truck as the trailer slammed forward and the trailer would keep going. Maybe the back bumper of the truck would stop it, maybe not. At best you have a loose fiver ending up who knows where.
Bottom line DON"T DO IT.
I agree with Webefulltimers on this one!