Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider

Valley Fifth Wheel - V70480

Features:

• 1-Piece jaw not only makes hooking up easy, but securely captures the king pin eliminating rattle
• Pop-out indicator visually confirms the trailer is properly hooked up
• Double pivot - pivots front to back and side to side
• Hitch handle has a positive latching system with dual safety locking devices
• Textured, powder coated paint offers superior rust protection
• Necessary glider included - slides hitch toward the tailgate of the truck
  • Needed for pickup trucks with 6-1/2' beds
  • Provides additional clearance between the fifth wheel trailer and the cab of the truck during maneuvers at slow speeds

Specs:

• Weight capacities:
  • 16,000 lbs Maximum Trailer Weight
  • 4,000 lbs Vertical Load Weight
• Adjustable height: 14-1/2" to 18-1/16"
  • Moves up and down in 1-3/16" increments
• Fifth wheel hitch travels approximately 9" on Glider
• Fifth wheel rails and install kit are sold separately
• Fifth wheel hitch will sit in Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese rails

70480 Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch

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• Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider Installation Instructions
  
• I have included a link to the instruction file for the Valley V70480 fifth wheel hitch.
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• Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider and Air Ride for a 2010 Ford F-150
  
• Air ride pin boxes are normally trailer specific items. We carry the Fifth Airborne Air ride couplers and I have posted a link below for you. You can select the correct pin box for your trailer by matching your existing pinbox and model number with the filters on the left side of the page. The Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider, item # V70480, will work well on your 2010 Ford F-150 with short bed. An installation kit will be needed to install the hitch in the bed of
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• Can the Amount of Slack around the King Pin be Adjusted with Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel
  
• I am not sure I understand what you are looking to do. The king pin is fixed. It is welded to the pin box on the trailer and cannot be adjusted. Are you talking about the king pin moving around inside the locked jaw of the fifth wheel head?
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• Is The Valley Fifth Wheel, # V70480, And # 70487, The Same Fifth Wheel Hitch
  
• The Valley Fifth Wheel, # V70480, and the model # V70487, are the same Valley 16K Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider. The difference is the # V70487 includes the installation rails and brackets. We do not use the part # V70487 in our system. The Valley Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # V55340R, would be the part for the installation rails and brackets on your 2008 Dodge Ram.
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• Valley 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit Installation Instructions for a 2006 Ford F-350
  
• We do not have specific directions for Husky trailer hitches since we do not carry them, however, we do have installation details on Valley hitches and I can provide you with installation details for those. It should be very similar, since Valley makes Husky. First, the Valley 5th wheel trailer hitch installation kit for your 2006 Ford F-350 is # V55132R. I have included a link to the installation details below for this kit. The Valley 16k slider that we carry for your truck is # V70480. I
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• Valley Gilder 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed
  
• The correct Valley 5th Wheel Installation Kit for a 1998 Dodge Ram 2500 short bed is # V55110R. I have included a link to the installation instructions that show the rail placement and explain installation in detail. The Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider, # V70480, that you have referenced is compatible with the install kit and your truck. I have included a link to the installation details for the hitch as well. I have also included a link to the other 5th wheel tr
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• Can a 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch be Installed on a 2010 Ford F-150 with a 5-1/2 Foot Bed
  
• Since your 2010 Ford F-150 has a 5-1/2 foot bed, you would need to use a stationary 5th wheel trailer hitch and a Sidewinder in order to achieve sufficient clearance to tow a 5th wheel trailer. To determine if it is possible to safely tow a 5th wheel, you will need to take some measurements first. To start, the center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2 inches forward of the centerline of the rear axle. Measure from that point to the cab of the truck (measurement A). Add 22 inches for the len
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• 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch and Installation Kit Recommendation for a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab
  
• A 5th wheel trailer hitch is not necessarily vehicle specific but the installation kits are. Valley does not offer an installation kit for the 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 but you can use a Reese or Curt installation kit with the Valley Hitch, # V70480. I recommend a custom installation kit because the estimated installation time is much lower (2.5 hours or less) compared to a universal kit (5 hours). Since you have a crew cab model, I recommend the Curt Custom Fifth Wheel Installation Kit, # C16422-2
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• Fifth Wheel Hitch Solutions for a 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew with a 5-1/2 ft Bed
  
• There is a way to pull a fifth wheel trailer with a truck bed that is shorter than 6 feet like your 2011 Ford F-150 Super Crew. The clearance solution for trucks with such short beds is to install a sidewinder on the pin box of your trailer. Once installed you would have enough clearance to pull a fifth wheel trailer and make sharp turns. However, you will still need to plug some measurements in to a formula to be absolutely certain. To start, the center of the hitch pin jaws will be 1-1/2
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• Adjusting the Set Screws on a Valley Glider with 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch # V70480
  
• I would be happy to explain the proper adjustment of the set screws on the Valley 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch, # V70480. To minimize possible vertical lift in the upright and head assembly, each upright has a pair of adjustment set screws which are factory set for minimal clearance. However, if the set screws need to be adjusted, loosen the lock nut and turn set screw in until it makes light contact with the support tube. Turn set screw back out 1/8 turn and re-tighten the lock nut. Be certain
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• Can a 5th Wheel Slider be Used to Tow a Trailer in the Rear Maneuvering Postion
  
• The purpose of a slider is to make it easier to maneuver a trailer into parking situations, when the vehicle is at a very low speed. A slider is not to be used in the rearward position while towing the trailer. The slider was not designed for that and it would be unsafe to use it that way. The weight of your trailer would be too far back on your truck bed to allow you to be able to safely maneuver and brake your trailer in the maneuver position. I attached an FAQ article on fifth-wheel hit
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• Recommendation of Fifth Wheel Hitch For a 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Short Bed Towing a 12,000-Lb Montana
  
• For your 2008 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Short Bed towing a Montana 5th Wheel, the Valley 16K Double Pivot Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Glider, part # V70480, you have referenced is a good choice. It has a 16,000-lb maximum trailer weight capacity and a 4,000-lb vertical load weight capacity and has an adjustable height of 14-1/2 inches to 18-1/16 inches. It is a square tube slider that will travel 9 inches from front to back. To install the Valley hitch on your Dodge Ram you will need the Val
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