Oct-07-2015 07:49 AM
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Oct-07-2015 09:57 AM
fjrjohnny wrote:
After owning a truck camper for a number of years, were are changing over to a smaller fifth wheel tow hauler. Will be getting a 2009 KZ Sportsman 29P, and currently drive a '09 F350 PSD with the optional truck camper package and air bags. Would like to buy the hitch yet this year, but before doing so, have a question in regards to the fifth wheel hitch height.
With the Lance 915 truck camper on the truck, the suspension does not even cause the override spring to come in contact with the frame. The gap between the spring and the truck is usually about 1", with the minimum amount of air in the bags.
Am questioning whether there will be any difficulty matching-up a fifth wheel hitch to my truck, which because of the suspension, sits rather high when unloaded.
The TW on the camper will be around 1700#, while its GVW will be about 7200#. Both of these figures are dry, and the gross is closer to 10,000#.
Has anyone ran into a situation like this, or can someone provide me with some advice?
Thanks
Oct-07-2015 09:33 AM
Oct-07-2015 09:29 AM
fjrjohnny wrote:
Thanks Rusty, will make sure to stay between that 6-8" range. Am assuming that this is a rather light, or lighter fiver. Would you still recommend a hitch that flexs both ways, and what carrying capacity would you go with (ie....15k etc.)?
Oct-07-2015 09:28 AM
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Oct-07-2015 09:07 AM
fjrjohnny wrote:
We are due to pick up a ton of pellets for our stove, and suppose that could give me an idea of where it might sit. Some fifth wheel hitches are listed as being shorter that others as well.
Oct-07-2015 09:00 AM
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