Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Information and Installation Tips

We are looking at information regarding towing a 5th wheel camper behind a semi cab. This is mostly because we just happened to have one. I've known a few people that have done this, but I'm not sure if they had to go to any extravagant links to do so. I know the 5th wheel height is the same. The 5th will king pin is the same size. I have wiring adapters to handle that. The big thing that I wonder about is clearance between the frame of the truck and the front of the camper. I don't know how far it is from the 5th wheel kingpin to where The front of the camper begins and it concerns me that it could hit the frame on a turn. Is this a standard dimension or will it be different on a given camper? Thanks

We are looking at purchasing a 2021 Flagstaff 524ews. However we are concerned that we may not have the 5 - 6" clearance needed. We have a 2017 F350 that measures 59.5" to the top of the box. Any thoughts if and how this would work?

We just bought a new coach that has a GVWR of 18500. Our old coach had a GVWR under 15000 so we were using a B&W Patriot 18K hitch on industry standard rails. I want to upgrade the hitch to a sliding 20K, more than likely the Curt Q20. My question is, can I use the same industry standard rails currently installed in my 2019 RAM 3500 for this Curt Q20 hitch or do I need new rails too, Thanks.

Hi! I have a 2018 Grand design Solitude 360 RL, what #model of trailair pin i need to replace my standard pin. Thanks

We have a 1999 Jayco Eagle 269 and have been pulling with a 2002 F 350 SRW using a conventional hitch with rails. We now have a 2000 F 350 DRW and a B & W Turnover ball with a flatbed that is level with the base of the hitch. Both trucks are 4wd and 8ft beds. We are considering putting a Reese Goosebox on the trailer, a B & W Companion, or an adapter that would simply mount rails to our gooseneck and then use the hitch we have. We’d really appreciate your suggestions. Thanks

We are on our first tip towing a 5th wheel with a ram 3500 diesel it’s telling us heavy eoh

I have a 2010 Ram 1500 crew cab with the 5' 7" bed, my 5th wheel has the pin box extension, and I have a auto sliding hitch the installs on industry standard rails, where would I fine measurements as to where to place the rails??

We hav a new 2021 Silverado crew cab with the short box, we are needing the measurement for the rear rail from end of bed to rail; thank you!

What is the aprox measurement from the ground to the bottom of my fifth wheel gooseneck?

I have a 2015 2500 4x4 Ram with the ram boxes. The top of the bed rails measure 59.5" from the ground. This is the same distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer, as the trailer sits level. Is there a means to hook up to this trailer, keep it level, and get the 6" of clearance, all while not impacting the ram boxes?

I purchased a 2017 duramax. I had a 2008 hd gas . The newer truck sits a lot higher than the old one , now the 42’ fifth wheel hits the road going up the driveway. So I put a subframe under the fifth wheel , it’s now 4” lower on the nose , question is how much difference in front to rear is too much on a fifth wheel , and is nose heavy not a good thing on a fifth wheel . I know that level is ideal but with theses new trucks being so tall it’s next to impossible. My bed height clearance is 6.5 “ so that’s ideal and I can go one more hole on the pin box .

The drive vehicle what we have chosen is a pickup it's height after placing 5th wheel comes to be 50inches(from base of tyre to fifth wheel face) now, to design a semitrailer for this can we have a container box type or a cut is needed to match this height. Please suggest

I just bought a Silverado 2500HD 4x4 Duramax. My previous truck was a Silverado 1500 4x4 gas. My fifth wheel trailer was set level to the previous truck. Next week I plan to have the hitch installed in my new truck. I know the height will be different. Where do I begin to understand what needs to change. My trailer tongue attachment has some adjustment holes that would raise the tongue. I don't want to make trailer axle changes. My new truck is not raised and is very standard.

I am want to install a 5th wheel Hitch to a Ford F450 Custom Flat Bed with a Teflon type deck. I understand some fabrication will be required, what is a generic kit for this type of install? mid to heavy towing.

I just purchased a low mileage, 2015 Chevy Crewcab, 2500HD, SRW with a Duramax Diesel engine with an installed B & W Turnover hitch for gooseneck trailers. I am looking for the right fifth wheel package to purchase for it. We are considering for purchase a fifth wheel trailer around 30-35 feet long which will suit our needs/wants perfectly. Any suggestions? Thank you.

I am purchasing a 2021 F250 to pull a 12,000 pound 5th wheel looking for hitch suggestions

I need help. I have a 2011 3400RL Montana, and a 2020 GMC DENALI HD with the electric Roll-N-Lock truck bed cover that I purchased last year. The dealer sold me the CURT A30 5th wheel hitch wich is designed for the long bed bed not the short bed that I have. The dimensions of the bed are: 82.25 inches in length, 21 inches in height and 50.55 inches in width. This hitch is not high enough to clear the bed rails and I have hit the bed cover rails with the king pin box. I had to raise the trailer by moving the king pin box by repositioning the bolt pattern on row of holes up, this is not enough clearance and I don't feel comfortable trailering with it. I have only pulled the 5th wheel only once since November 2019 when I purchased this rig. Curt tells me that they don't have a 5th wheel hitch for my 2020 GMC truck, and Anderson is now making them for my truck but there are only three available in Texas (I live in Georgia) and the cost is $1400.00 + for it. Im not sold on the Anderson hitch. What hitch do you recommend for my rig. Thanks.

So I bought a 2019 Chevy 2500. Someone put a gooseneck ball in the bed, but instead of putting it slightly in front of the axle it’s. Over the axle. Looks like that use long bed measurement instead of short bed. 6” difference. Can this be safely used with a 5th wheel companion hitch.

Do you sell a puck system rail for a b&w Patriot slider for 2020 ram 2500. I bought a camper a hitch came with it but it was mounted in a f-250 an that rail won't work

I bought the Curt E16 for my 2018 Dodge Ram 3500 with the factory puck system. I then sold my truck and give the hitch to a friend of mine who has a 2019 Dodge 3500. Last weekend my buddy was in the process of unhooking his camper from the hitch and a weld broke from underneath it. Lucky for him it didn't break while going down the road. Now my buddy went and purchased a B&W hitch for $1000.00 Which I have the same hitch for my 2019 Ford 350 and I am worried to death to even pull it now because of this issue. What can be done because I have purchased 2 Curt hitches and my wife is afraid for us to even hook up and try to pull the camper. I have pictures of the hitch where the spot weld broke. Thanks

What king pin box would provide more rail clearance to use on a 2020 GMC 3500HD Denali standard bed (6 3/4). My hitch is a Pull Rite Superlite 2600 single point in the highest position, mated with a Lippert 1621HD pin box with Pull Rite ball adapter. With tonneau cover rails there is only one inch clearance with the pin box. I like the hitch but the pin box needs to be shorter with more vertical. What do you recommend?

Hi, i have a Ford F150 from 2014 with a 6.5 bed, which hitch would you recommend? TIA

i have a 2013 2500 6 1/2 bed the truck has under bed gooseneck mount. which 5th wheel hitch would be recommended

I just purchased a 2019 GMC 2500HD Denali with the puck system. Which hitch would you recommend?

I have a 2012 ram 2500 6 1/2 ft bed

I have a 2018 dodge 2500 with a 6.5’ bed. It has factory installed fifth wheel attachment holes in the bed, what type of hitch would you recommend.

Hi Which real pin box and fifth wheel hitch do you recommend for a 2006 ford f350 super duty, 8 'bed, for good trailer turn, little sound and heavy weight thank you