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ccmret's avatar
ccmret
Explorer
May 18, 2013

Bed Rail Clearance 2013/F350 2013 Jayco Eagle Premiere

Hello,
I am in my first fifth wheel and have a slope to back down where I store/park my fifth wheel when not camping. How much clearance is suggested between the bedrail and 5th wheel?
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    May 18, 2013
    Truck bed rails seem to have changed recently. I see a lot of 5vers going down the highway looking like they are ready to take off into flight. If I ever decided to go back to a 5ver I would measure the PU bed height & bed rail height. Then measure 5ver height at level. Calculate hitch height & adjustment on 5ver. If I couldn't get 6" clearance I wouldn't buy. My Alpenlite towed down the highway level & with 6" clearance I had no problems. Measure this stuff before you buy. Don't rely on the dealer.
  • Norskeman's avatar
    Norskeman
    Explorer
    May 18, 2013
    From Husky hitch - - 6 inches normal roads - 8 to 10 inches off-roading.
  • ccmret's avatar
    ccmret
    Explorer
    May 18, 2013
    That is what I was thinking. I have the room to adjust with the B&W Companion Hitch....32TT to 40 -5th wheel is a huge difference.
    Thanks.....

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