Truck Bed Clearance

Same problem with my current set up. I ended up with 5 1/2" clear but wish I had a little more. 5 1/2" works, but I have contacted the fiver pin box overhang a time or two going down into a steep campsite.

I raised my hitch instead of lowering the pin in order to have better visibility (when hitching) over my tool box. Consider that if your hitch is vertically adjustable (most are). I still pull a little high, but it's a trade-off.

I ended up with 5" clearance on mine and have not had any issues. In order to get 5er somewhat level I dropped my truck hitch as low as possible and raised the 5er hitch as high as possible, ended up with 5", the shop where I store it said it was sufficient as long as I don't intend to go 4wheelin with 5er in tow.

6" clearance will work.

You are right on the 6-8". dont know what I was thinking with 3".

lowfly wrote:
Anyone else run into this since I'm guessing I should maintain at least a 3" space.

Generally, 6" is considered a realistic minimum with 8" preferred. Can you tow with less.....yes, until you find out that you really can't (cue voice of experience and body shop invoice here - been there, done that and got the t-shirt to prove it with our 1st 5th wheel back in 1996. It still hurts to think about it!)

Rusty

This is probably one of the most common reported issues on this forum. Only real option to retain proper bed clearance and tow level is to raise the 5er