It sounds like you are looking for a sliding fifth wheel hitch. We have sliding hitches available, but the Curt Q24 Fixed Fifth Wheel Hitch, # C16245, does not slide.
The sliding version of the Q24 is part # C16546. This hitch has 12 inches of travel to improve turning clearance when towing with a short bed truck. This hitch will also install in any standard above-bed fifth wheel base rails.
I have attached a link to all of our sliding fifth wheel hitches. If you can tell me the model... view full answer...
Thank you for the photo of your F-350 truck. If the dump bed can be removed you will be able to install a fifth wheel hitch on your flat bed. If you are unable to remove the dump bed, a fifth wheel hitch would not be an option.
If you can remove the dump bed you may be able to install a fifth wheel hitch. It would be a custom installation that would have to be performed by a qualified professional. The hitch I recommend for this application is the Reese low profile hitch, part # RP30054.
The... view full answer...
You will not have any problem using lithium grease on your fifth-wheel hitch. Per the instructions for a fifth-wheel hitch, automotive type chassis grease is recommended so lithium grease like part # L11354 should work just fine for you. view full answer...
This is a common issue with folks who want to tow a fifth wheel trailer. There are a couple things you can do to make sure you have everything set up correctly.
You will want the hitch to be set at the height that 1) allows the trailer to be level, and 2) allows you a minimum of 6 inches between the bottom of the trailer loft and the top of the bed rails. Fifth wheel hitches offer several inches of up and down adjustment to help accomplish this.
Many pin boxes are also height adjustable... view full answer...
I know turning clearance can be a problem with the Megacab models of the Ram trucks. We do not carry any automatic sliding hitches at this time, only manual slide hitches, but we often find that sliding fifth wheel hitches do not always cut it when it comes to the Ram trucks with the Megacab due to the bed and cab size. Typically, a Sidewinder pin box and a fixed fifth wheel hitch is required to safely make a 90 degree turn with these trucks, especially if the trailer does not have the... view full answer...
This is the first time I have heard of the issue you are describing. It sounds like there is an inverted fifth wheel hitch on the trailer you are trying to deal with.
The best solution I could recommend would be to remove the inverted fifth wheel on the trailer and install a king pin like part # 337KP20050.
I am not certain about the legality of the dual fifth wheel hitches being used with a fabricated dual king pin. You will need to check with the Department of Transportation in the... view full answer...
The seller was correct and you will not need a new fifth wheel hitch for your 2019 Chevy Silverado 1500 since you have the MORryde Orbital Pin Box as this is a rotating pin box which will allow you to make a turn because it adds clearance. So you're good to go with your Reese hitch and won't have to add the expense of a new fifth wheel hitch.
The only thing you may need for your '19 Silverado 1500 if you don't have one is a fifth wheel wiring harness, and for that I recommend the Demco... view full answer...
If you have a truck like a 2009 Ford F-150 with an 8 ft bed, the Reese fifth wheel hitch, part # RP30047 will work well for you. The hitch alone weighs approximately 81 lbs.
For the same truck I recommend using a custom installation kit with the rails, part # RP50081-58. The weight of this kit is right at 61 lbs, so the two items added together weigh 142 lbs.
If your truck has a short bed, you would need to either install a sidewinder pin box or use a slider fifth wheel hitch in the... view full answer...
Fifth wheel rails have basically have the same weight rating as the fifth wheel hitch that is installed in them. They are supported by the frame of the truck more than anything. view full answer...
The highest rated fifth wheel trailer hitch we offer for your 2017 F-450 is the Reese M5 Series Hitch # RP30922. This system has a 27,000-lb capacity. view full answer...
Reese part # 30051 is a 16,000 pound capacity slider hitch. The slider unit allows 10 inches travel to allow more turn clearance.
Fifth wheel hitches are not particularly difficult to install for someone with average mechanical tools and ability. Thanks to custom fit install kits, fifth wheel installation is even easier now than in years passed. If you write back with the model year of your truck, I can help you find a custom fit install kit. These kits include the brackets that attach... view full answer...
If you're at low speeds, such as trying to maneuver around a campground then yes, that's fine. However, it's not safe to operate on the road with the slider slid rearward because doing so transfers the fifth wheel's pin weight behind the rear truck axle. This lightens the weight on the front axle of the truck which greatly reduces steering and braking performance. Since the front wheels do about 75% of the braking, this is very important. view full answer...
I called my contact at Curt, and he confirmed that when you take hitch out of yoke of your fifth-wheel hitch, take a look at the openings on the orbital pad. If you will see wear and tear of the openings that is a tell-tale sign that it needs replacing. As far as the bushings themselves, it is really up to the owner to determine if you want to replace them.
If you need replacement orbital pads and bushings, I would be happy to assist you in getting the correct replacements if you provide... view full answer...
The laws on pulling trailers mostly varies depending on weight and total length of your setup, but yes, people do sometimes tow a trailer behind another trailer. For the majority of people though, that hitch is used for accessories approved for use behind an RV. Those accessories are commonly in forms of bike racks such as the Swagman Dispatch # S44FR or cargo carriers such as the Stromberg Carlson # CC-100. view full answer...
It's great that you are being cautious but so long as the tow rating of your 2012 Chevy Silverado 2500 and weight capacity of your fifth wheel hitch are both higher than the GVWR of your fifth wheel trailer than you are safe to tow.
In regards to the fifth wheel hitch, I highly recommend a 20,000 lb capacity hitch to ensure a high enough capacity; that may seem like overkill but hitches generally start at a 16,000 lb capacity with the next highest rating being 20,000 lbs.
For your '12... view full answer...
There is no extension for a fifth wheel hitch handle to let you access it from a distance. The best solution for you would be to use something like the Wheel Step # PT68ZR, assuming your flatbed does not jut out over the tires too significantly. Otherwise, a simple step stool such as # TE97FR is your best option. view full answer...
Kuat specifically states not to use the Kuat NV Base 2.0 Hitch Bike Rack # BA22B on the back of a fifth wheel, motorhome or travel trailer. This mainly has to do with the distance between the hitch and the rear axle. A hitch on the back of a fifth wheel is much farther from the rear axle than a hitch on car or truck, so it will be faced with a lot more movement while driving. More movement means more stress on the bike rack itself, stress that the bike rack is not made to withstand. The... view full answer...
I have added a link to the installation manual for the Curt E16 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ R16 Roller # 16516 or the fixed Curt E16 # C16115 for you to check out, though there are really no steps you can take to reduce the slack with this hitch. The reason for this is the jaw system of the E16 is called a slide-bar jaw, and while this jaw system does the job, it also has the loosest connection of any fifth wheel hitch on the market so there is going to be more rattling and more slack when... view full answer...
The attachment point between the fifth wheel king pin and the Ranch Hitch adapter is very tight. Threaded collars attach to the king pin, then the black adapter base threads onto the collars. The upper flange on the black adapter will actually bolt to the underside of the fifth wheel pin box. There will be no movement there.
Any movement or chucking will be experienced at the point where the adapter attaches to the gooseneck ball. The chucking would be about what you would experience with... view full answer...
The Demco Recon Gooseneck-to-5th Wheel Trailer Hitch Adapter part # DM8550045 weighs around 140 lbs in total but it can be broken down into two parts for an easer installation, the head which weighs around 35 lbs and the base which weighs around 105 lbs. This is a very light fifth wheel hitch which still offers great security and performance. It simply mounts to a gooseneck hitch ball allowing you to tow both fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers. view full answer...
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