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lmpres
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May 16, 2019

Need a lift for my 5th wheel hitch

Ok, I'm finally admitting it. At age 59, I need a lift for my 5th wheel hitch. Wrenched my back lifting it into the back of the truck this week.

Anybody have suggestions? Reasonably priced I hope.....
  • I sometimes leave the hitch attached to the trailer , pull the pins and the trailer jacks will lift the hitch and trailer off of the truck . Never have to lift .Leave the hitch hang until you need it again , reverse to install !
  • Just installed a Superglide 2700 its heavy. I have this mounted in my truck as we lift a Honda 3000i with it. Installed the 2700 with it.

    https://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-capacity-pickup-truck-crane-60732.html
  • Looks like "somebody" has a PR SuperGlide!

    Good, better, best.

    Harbor Freight is your (back's) best friend!...

    Chain hoist, crane hoist, "cherry picker" style engine hoist.......

    BEST = the five minute, one button lift.

    Electric hoist. About 15 lbs. Hang it from a rafter in the garage, or on a 4 x 6 between two stationary objects.

    Pull underneath. Push button to lift. Lower onto a furniture dolly, roll it to wherever you like.

    Bonus = ALL of the above choices have other uses.

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