How to Get More Truck Bed Rail Clearance Towing Fifth Wheel Hitch When Adjusted All the Way Up
Question:
We got a 2012 Ford FX2 Sport to tow our 1989 Terry Fifth Wheel Camper. The camper came with a Husky Easy Roll hitch that we had installed in the truck. It is adjusted to the maximum height and is still not clearing 6 inches. The problem is that it is already sitting at about 20.5 inches high and I cant find any hitches that go higher than 21.5 inches. Is there a fix or hitch I cant find?
asked by: Shannon
Expert Reply:
The pin box on your trailer should be adjustable. You should be able to lower it in the mounting holes that attach it to the frame. This will give you the addition clearance you would need between the bed rails and the trailer overhang.
21 inches is about as tall as you are going to get from a fifth wheel hitch. The fact that isn't enough clearance makes me think your trailer's pin box is up too high and could come down.
