Recommended Options For Towing Fifth Wheel Trailer With Truck That Has 6-1/2 Ft Bed
Question:
Thank you. For my 2013 f150 6.5 ftbed. Please recommend the best sliding hitch option for me.
asked by: J L
Expert Reply:
It is really hard towing a trailer with a gooseneck adapter behind a truck that has a 6-1/2 ft bed. Turning clearance will be a problem and a goose box like part # RP94716 will not give you additional horizontal clearance.
In my opinion I recommend installing a fifth wheel slider in your truck. This would give you the clearance and turning capability you will need with a 6-1/2 ft bed. If you want to let me know the year make and model of the truck I will be glad to make some recommendations that will work for you.
To make it a bit easier to remove the fifth wheel hitch from your truck I recommend using a lift bracket like part # DM6100. This tool fits in your fifth wheel jaws and has an eye on the top that can be used with a hoist.
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Demco 5th Wheel Lifting Bracket
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- Fifth Wheel Hitch
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Demco Autoslide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - Underbed - 18,000 lbs
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- 18000 lbs GTW
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Underbed Rail and Installation Kit for Demco UMS 5th Wheel and Gooseneck Trailer Hitches
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J L.
8/30/2016
Thank you. For my 2013 f150 6.5 ftbed. Please recommend the best sliding hitch option for me.