We are looking for a new (to us)TV and would like to go with a 2500 4x4 crew cab short bed to tow our Cruiser. We are looking in the 2008 to 2011 range and got a Big shock at the height of the rails on these trucks! Fords seem to run about 57 inches and Chevy/GMC or Dodge are hovering in the 60" range. Problem is our 5'r is 58" under the nose and I have already done the axle flip.Surely people must be hauling 5'rs with 4x4's, how is it done?Any advise would be surely appreciated.ThanksJim D

Thats one reason I got a 4X2. But you do have to remember that the rear end is going to drop maybe 2 inches to level.

Many of the 5ers do ride a little nose high, including mine. But, at least in my case, it is not enough to be a concern. A couple inches nose high is not going to shift any significant amount of weight to the rear axle.

The truck must be lifted. I have the same height on my trailer and I have enough clearance. The only difference is I have a long bed.

Same here with the long bed. Ours is a 4x4 F30 DRW. Fiver rides level with plenty of clearance.

When I hitch mine up, the truck settles down a little so it is not too high. It still tows a little nose high. I wish someone made airbags for 5th wheels, so I could raise it after I hitch it up.

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rhagfo
Explorer III
Mar 29, 2014
We have an 01 Ran 4X4 and it is 58" at the TG, I think I measured the 5er at the nose once , but don't remember the measurement. We tow a tad nose high, not so much it is an issue. I am looking at ways to get it 100% level.
Grey_Sailor
Explorer
Mar 29, 2014
I have a F350 4x4 and Cedar Creek with front A/C. In order to get the rig down to legal height (13' 6" in most states), I had to adjust my pin box shorter and lower the mounting arms on my B&W Companion hitch. Don't know if your equipment allows for this, but something to look at.

GertiesTravels wrote:
We are looking for a new (to us)TV and would like to go with a 2500 4x4 crew cab short bed to tow our Cruiser. We are looking in the 2008 to 2011 range and got a Big shock at the height of the rails on these trucks! Fords seem to run about 57 inches and Chevy/GMC or Dodge are hovering in the 60" range. Problem is our 5'r is 58" under the nose and I have already done the axle flip.Surely people must be hauling 5'rs with 4x4's, how is it done?
Any advise would be surely appreciated.
Thanks
Jim D
AZ_T_T
Explorer
Mar 29, 2014
I had to have my FW lifted 4" to have enough clearance to go into some of the unimproved areas. Before the lift we had 5 inches of clearance and now we have 9 inches.
DavisK
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
When I hitch mine up, the truck settles down a little so it is not too high. It still tows a little nose high. I wish someone made airbags for 5th wheels, so I could raise it after I hitch it up.
ReneeG
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
Same here with the long bed. Ours is a 4x4 F30 DRW. Fiver rides level with plenty of clearance.
powderman426
Explorer
Mar 28, 2014
The truck must be lifted. I have the same height on my trailer and I have enough clearance. The only difference is I have a long bed.
BB_TX
Nomad
Mar 28, 2014
Many of the 5ers do ride a little nose high, including mine. But, at least in my case, it is not enough to be a concern. A couple inches nose high is not going to shift any significant amount of weight to the rear axle.
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 28, 2014
Thats one reason I got a 4X2. But you do have to remember that the rear end is going to drop maybe 2 inches to level.

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