Trailer hitch for fifth wheel
We've received conflicting information as sto whether or not we should have a slider hitch for our Brookstone fifth wheel. Please give us your thoughts. We have an F350 crew cab short bed (6 3/4 ft b...
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Based on the info you have provided.
YES....NO.......MAYBE
On EDIT:
With a shortbed it really depends on how the front cap of 5th wheel is designed.
Measure from center-line of king pin to the outside edge of 5vr.
Then measure from 2" forward at center-line of trucks rear axle to back of cab (center and at corners).
Will the measurement of 5vr hit truck cap.........need a slider
Will the measurement of 5vr NOT hit cap.......might need a slider if it is close due to cocking of 5vr when truck/trailer are level ground.
YES....NO.......MAYBE
On EDIT:
With a shortbed it really depends on how the front cap of 5th wheel is designed.
Measure from center-line of king pin to the outside edge of 5vr.
Then measure from 2" forward at center-line of trucks rear axle to back of cab (center and at corners).
Will the measurement of 5vr hit truck cap.........need a slider
Will the measurement of 5vr NOT hit cap.......might need a slider if it is close due to cocking of 5vr when truck/trailer are level ground.
