5th wheel bed saver
I am contemplating purchasing a 5th wheel bed saver. Blue Ox is the only brand I can find. Surely there are other mfg. that make them or is the risk of not having one not that great.......
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rjxj wrote:
I look at it both ways but chose to not use one. On one hand I at first thought it's a great idea and a safety advantage just in case. Why dont they all have one?
Then as I read all the posts in here about heavy trucks not using them I decided that NO this is very serious and I'm going to learn the proper way to hook up and take my time and learn it. I have painted the latch red, I cant miss seeing that it's closed, I triple check the handle and it's padlocked. I then do a light tug test with the 5er brakes locked and the landing gear is still almost down. If I'm dropping it off the back of there my method is too sloppy. BUT, the best thing to do is what makes you comfortable. If you think it's a good idea, then I think you are smart to use it. This stuff is not one size fits all.
Good Answer, I do have a Blue Ox bedsaver I do not believe they are absolutely necessary,however I consider it cheap insurance.
Drops happen every day. Those that have experienced a drop never thought it could happen to them. But we all know. "It happens!"
Do whatever makes you comfortable.
