Weight of Husky Silver Series 26K 5th Wheel Hitch w/ Slider Part # HT31318-32042
Question:
What is the weight of the hitch? I will be removing it from my truck. Can one person so it?
asked by: Mar
Expert Reply:
When combined, the head unit and the slider weigh a pretty hefty 258 lbs. To make things a bit more manageable, the head can be separated from the slider. When separated, the head weighs 133 lbs and the sliding portion weighs 125 lbs. Even when separated, the pieces are still pretty heavy. Unless you're pretty burly or had a double dose of Wheaties that morning, I'd recommend having a helper.
Despite its heavy weight, the Husky # HT31318-32042 is a nice hitch. The single piece jaw wraps tightly around the king pin, preventing it from moving around which provides a smoother ride and helps to reduce chucking. The slider is a quality piece too. The composite rails reduce binding, which makes actuating the slider on uneven terrain much easier.
If you click the provided links, you can see a product description video and an FAQ article that contains helpful information about 5th wheel towing.
