Options To Eliminate Excessive Gap Between Truck Bed Rails And Fifth Wheel Trailer
Question:
i have a 2014 f250 4x4 diesel it has a husky 16k w 31326 32042 slider 5th wheel hitch set at its lowest setting my trailer is a 2016 keystone cougar 277rlswe 1/2 ton series 5th wheel with a reese sidewiner set as high asit can go it rides 3-4 to high i have 10+ inches from bed to the trailer i need the right hitch can you help thank you
asked by: Ken B
Expert Reply:
There are a couple things you can do to eliminate the gap you have between your F-250 and the fifth wheel trailer. If you have a lift kit on the truck you can remove it.
The second option would be to remove your fifth wheel hitch and rails and replace it with a fifth wheel hitch like the Demco Hijacker SL Series Flat Deck 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, part # DM6076SL-FLAT. The hitch height when installed is 10 inches. Since you cannot use a slider with the Sidewinder you will need to lock the fifth wheel hitch in the towing position so there is less stress.
You would also need the installation kit for the Demco hitch. That is part # DM8553000-12.
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Custom Installation Kit w/ Base Rails for Demco SL Series 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches
- Fifth Wheel Installation Kit
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