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RWBrothers
Explorer
Mar 19, 2019

question on on hitches on the back of fifth wheels

I lived in a fifth wheel several years ago after getting out of the AF, I have been looking at going back to one fulltime again and I have a question on the rear hitches on fifth wheels. My question i...
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eHoefler
Explorer II
Mar 20, 2019
Agree a swivel wheel would be the best option for you, here is one listed locally

https://springfield.craigslist.org/tro/d/shell-knob-swivel-wheel-trailer/6817133155.html

Something to keep in mind, when adding weight to the rea of the trailer, you are not only removing weight from the hitch, you are adding approximately double the weight to the axles.

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