Fifth Wheel Hitch and Rail Kit Recommendation for a 2012 Nissan Titan 5-1/2 ft Bed
Question:
I have a fithwheel camper that already has the the fithwheel to gooseneck adapter on it. I am wanting to purchase a 2004-2012 Nissan Titan crew cab with the 5 1/2foot bed. What can use in order to gain enough clearence for my camper?
asked by: Chris
Expert Reply:
For a truck bed that is 5-1/2 feet long there really isn't a way to get enough clearance to tow a fifth wheel trailer if there is a gooseneck adapter installed on it. The gooseneck setup's main downside is the inability to get enough clearance with short bed trucks.
That's the biggest advantage to fifth wheel setups is that you can use slider hitches or Sidewinder pin boxes with short bed trucks.
If you are dead set on a bed that short on a Nissan Titan of that generation you would have to switch the trailer to a fifth wheel setup and then install a fifth wheel hitch like the part # DM8550040 which would have enough clearance.
Then let's say you went with a 2012 Titan you would need the rail kit part # RP30035-405.
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Above Bed - 13,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 3250 lbs Vertical Load
- 13000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Premium - Single-Hook Jaw
- 15-1/4 - 18 Inch Tall
- 22-1/2 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Demco
more information >
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