Solution for Fifth Wheel Hitch that Allows Short Bed Truck to Have Turning Clearance
Question:
2500 ram slv short bed Hitch is Reese 16k It seems like I keep jackknifing can you tell me the correct placement for my hitch maybe its to close in the bed thank you
asked by: DENNIS D
Expert Reply:
For proper weight distribution the fifth wheel hitch needs to be installed via the rail kit so that the jaws of the hitch are right above the rear axle center. Since you have a short bed what you need is a slider hitch that will allow you to slide the hitch back when you make tight turns so that you have the needed clearance.
For a 16k Reese Hitch we have the part # RP30051 which would be similar to what you have except has a slider base instead. Check out the review video for this hitch that I attached as well.
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Reese 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Square Tube Slider - Dual Jaw - 16,000 lbs
- Fifth Wheel Hitch
- Sliding Fifth Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4000 lbs Vertical Load
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 15 - 18 Inch Tall
- 10 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- Reese
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