Recommended Adjustments To Get Additional Clearance For Fifth Wheel Trailer From Truck Bed Siderails

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I have a 2017 wolf pack 325pack13 the trailer sits to low on my truck hitch is there an adapter to raise the hitch up 2 to 3 inches

asked by: Tom N

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Expert Reply:

Normally, the fifth wheel hitch in the bed of the truck has a height adjustment, and may be all you need.

You can also adjust the height of the pin box to gain more clearance. Ideally you want about 6-inches from the top of the truck side rails to the bottom of the trailer loft.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 2

In terms of turning clearance the 12 inches that the slider Companion part #BWRVK3400-5W provides would be more than adequate. This hitch is often referred to as the nicest hitch on the market and we have not heard of any issues where the slider…

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Though I may have an option for you, I was also unable to find any info on the T-23972 seal you currently have. With that being said, the Grease Seal - Double Lip - ID 1.719" / OD 2.565" - for 3,500-lb Axles - Qty 2 #RG06-050, or #58846 as…

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I recommend that you do not remove or change the setup of the pn box on your 2006 Grand Junction 5th Wheel Trailer. There may be a reason that the Mor/Ryde pin box needs 10 bolts to mount to the trailer. Removing one bolt may weaken the mount and…

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Answer 5

The Curt 5th Wheel Trailer Hitches like part #C16521 have three sets of adjustment holes which are each spaced 2" apart on center. I am not sure how much additional space you will need to clear your tailgate but you can try to move the hitch…

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Answer 6

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You do not have to use a sliding 5th wheel hitch in a short bed truck. In many cases, truck beds shorter than 8 ft do not have enough clearance between the trailer and truck to execute sharp turns. This is why sliding hitches were invented. Due to…

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Answer 9

Great question, Jeff! When the Rota-Flex first came out it renovated what a pin box could do and be, but at this point in time that technology is a little more dated and the Gen-Y Hitch Shock Absorbing 5th Wheel Pin Box #325-GH-8040 is the "new…

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Answer 10

As far as height adjustability and weight capacities the Curt Q20 #C16130 and the Curt A20 #C16140 are identical. They both have a Gross Towing Weight of 20,000 lbs, a Vertical Load Limit of 5,000 lbs, and a height range of 13-17 inches. When it…

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Answer 11

I spoke with my contact at Trailair and from your serial number we were able to determine that your trailer came with a 1621 HD pin box which is a long pin box style. I was unable to obtain the exact part number for your Trailair pin box but from the…

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Answer 12

Yes, the puck system used on the 2016-2019 Chevy/GMC trucks is different than the pucks used on the 2020 and newer trucks. So you would need a 5th wheel like the B&W Companion #BWRVK3710 for your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 with an 8' Bed. If you…

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