Does it Matter if Fifth Wheel Hitch Head or Pin Box Height is Used to Change Bed Rail Clearance

Published 03/08/2019

Question:

I have a band w companion fifth wheel and a 30ft wildwood camper. I would like a little more clearance between my camper overhang and my truck bed sides, maybe an inch or so. Does it matter if i adjust the pin box or the fifth wheel reciever? Both are adjustable and the pin box appears easier to adjust. Thanks for your help.

asked by: Bill B

Helpful Expert Reply:

It does not make a difference if you use the pin box height or the fifth wheel hitch head height to change the clearance between the bed rails of the truck and the camper trailer's overhang. In nearly all situations it's easier to adjust the fifth wheel hitch head so that would be what I would do.

expert reply by: Jameson C