What is Minimum Clearance Between Rear Corner of Truck and Trailer for 5th Wheel Towing
Question:
We have a 2010 dodge crew cab long bed big horn and we bought a 2010 montano fifth wheel my concern is the distance between the tailgate and the camper w the tailgate down we have 3 inches I know u dont drive w it down but even w it up it just did not seem farm enough away for when we need to make a turn. Please advise.
asked by: Michele
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Expert Reply:
The recommended clearance from the rear corner of your truck bed to your fifth wheel trailer when in a turn is 4 inches. If you have 3 inches from the corner of your tailgate to the trailer with it DOWN then with it up you should be just fine.
expert reply by:
Jameson C
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Ranch Hitch Universal 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Coupler Adapter
- Gooseneck and Fifth Wheel Adapters
- Adapts Trailer
- Fifth Wheel Trailer to Gooseneck Hitch
- No Offset
- 24000 lbs GTW
- Bolts Over King Pin
- Adjustable Height
- King Pin Adapters
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