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hitchikerman · ‎Dec-03-2014

I have to get my fifth wheel hitch installed and was wondering where would be a good place to get it installed...I live in SE Michigan. Any advice would be appreciated:)

Ron3rd · ‎Dec-08-2014

If there is a Camping World in your area, they can handle it.

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john_bet · ‎Dec-06-2014

I made it a part of the deal with my dealer. They installed it the day I picked up our 5th. It has not moved in 10 years and 35+k miles.

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Farmerjon · ‎Dec-06-2014

What truck do you have and what brand and model of hitch are you thinking about?

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2000 F350 lariat SC LB 4x4 DRW 7.3, 6sp manual 3.73
1987 F250 Lariat SC/LB 4x4 SRW 460 4sp stick 4.10
1995 Jeep wrangler
99 Star Craft 953

Brisk · ‎Dec-06-2014

if you are somewhat mechanically inclined it is really not hard at all. I installed my gooseneck hitch in my truck in a couple of hours. It was a lot more difficult than fifth wheel rails that I have done in the past for friends

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goducks10 · ‎Dec-05-2014

I watched my dealer install mine. That was a lot easier.

kellertx5er · ‎Dec-05-2014

hedge wrote:
I've always installed mine myself, it's really not hard.

Same here. Although it was initially scary to drill holes in my
brand new pickup bed and frame(7 years ago), I knew the job was done properly. Be sure to have a spare drill bit for the frame!

Give it a try, the steps are pretty straightforward.

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glazier · ‎Dec-04-2014

hedge wrote:
I've always installed mine myself, it's really not hard.

X2. I wouldn't know who to get in my area either.

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2015 Chevy 2500HD LTZ Duramax CC/SB/4X4
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APT · ‎Dec-04-2014

Contact Hensley. I think my friend had his 5er receiver installed in Romeo.

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hedge · ‎Dec-03-2014

I've always installed mine myself, it's really not hard.

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2013 Adventurer 89RB

robsouth · ‎Dec-03-2014

I don't know where you live, but around here there are several "trailer specialty" places that make and sell trailers of various kinds. They also install hitches of any kind and do it daily in all sorts of vehicles. I would go to one of them for installation over an RV dealer.

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Randu · ‎Dec-03-2014

Most RV dealers will install hitches or be able to refer you to who does work for them. I have installed my own on last 4 trucks. Randu

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4x4,Duramax, Allison.
2017 Jayco North Point 381DLQS
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Michelle_S · ‎Dec-03-2014

By someone you would just about trust your life with. Although it's just nuts and bolts, they are very importand nuts and bolts. Go to the wrong place and they may just mount rails to the Bed without any brackets to the frame, not a good situation.

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hitchikerman · ‎Dec-03-2014

Just the place I have in mind I have never had them install a hitch before for me...just was wondering where anyone that was ever in my situation and where they ended up getting it installed.

Dave_H_M · ‎Dec-03-2014

Apparently you do not have a place to give it a try in. Just nuts and bolts.

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