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otrfun
Explorer II
Mar 27, 2016

Advice on Adjusting New 5th Wheel Hitch

Picking up our new Voltage 5th wheel toy hauler next week. This is our first 5th wheel. Our Ram 3500 is a SB and has the OEM 5th wheel prep group. Purchased a new universal mount 5th wheel slider hitch which we'll be mounting on top of a Ram OEM "picture frame" adapter.

Question:

I'm assuming most 5th wheels have different height requirements in terms of clearing the top of the bed.

However, I'm hoping to reduce my chance of having to adjust my 5th wheel hitch at the dealer at the last minute. Is there a generally acceptable distance between the top of the bed and the top of the hitch assembly that I should strive for?

Initially, I suppose it's ok to error on the side of being too high vs. being too low, right?

Thanks!
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  • otrfun's avatar
    otrfun
    Explorer II
    Mar 27, 2016
    Me Again wrote:
    The pin box is also adjustable, so it is hard to say xx" for hitch height. Take your tools along. Chris
    Thanks, Me Again. I do seem to remember seeing some adjustment bolts on the pin box. Is there any disadvantage to having the 5th wheel hitch adjusted to its maximum height while the pin box is in its lowest position, or vice versa?
  • Me_Again's avatar
    Me_Again
    Explorer III
    Mar 27, 2016
    The pin box is also adjustable, so it is hard to say xx" for hitch height. Take your tools along. Chris
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    otrfun
    Explorer II
    Mar 27, 2016
    MudChucker wrote:
    6 inches between box rail and 5th is all you need..
    Appreciate the reply. When I initially install/adjust my 5th wheel hitch I won't have my toy hauler handy. Was hoping someone might know the general distance between the two bed rails and the TOP of the 5th wheel hitch that I can use to make a good initial adjustment before I head to the dealer to pickup our new 5th wheel. Thanks again!

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