Towing a 5'er with a 10' flatbed truck?
Hey Everyone, I am considering moving my 5th wheel hitch to another truck. The challenge with this truck (E450) is that it has a 10' flatbed. I cannot mount the hitch directly over the axle unle...
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Ask your question on the Escapees HDT forum (and the MDT forum)
The HDT folks have lots of experience with the hitch -for very heavy 5th wheel trailers- well behind the axle of 'singled' trucks (not tandem).
It's pretty much SOP for them.
Some (genuine) engineers over there may be able to do front axle weight calcs for you.
Another issue:
Don't rely on what others have done in OTHER states!
Depending on where YOU live and *travel*, your flatbed *may* require you to stop at scales.
Even a pickup with a flatbed is req'd to stop at scales in CA.
Good luck with your project.
:C
The HDT folks have lots of experience with the hitch -for very heavy 5th wheel trailers- well behind the axle of 'singled' trucks (not tandem).
It's pretty much SOP for them.
Some (genuine) engineers over there may be able to do front axle weight calcs for you.
Another issue:
Don't rely on what others have done in OTHER states!
Depending on where YOU live and *travel*, your flatbed *may* require you to stop at scales.
Even a pickup with a flatbed is req'd to stop at scales in CA.
Good luck with your project.
:C
