Do You Need A Sliding Fifth Wheel Hitch If You Have A 6-1/2 Foot Truck Bed.
Updated 03/22/2022 | Published 03/21/2022
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Question:
I have 2019 toyota tundra sr5 4x4 5.7 hemi with a crew cab and the 6.7 bed . Do I need a sliding 5th wheel hitch?
asked by: Richard M
Expert Reply:
Yes, I highly recommend getting a sliding 5th wheel hitch. Some newer RVs will have contoured and rounded edges that will help give more clearance for turning but it still isn't enough sometimes.
**B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs # BWRVK3270.
*B&W 5th Wheel Installation Kit with Spacers for Toyota Tundra # BWRVR3204-00.
If you need a hitch with a higher weight limit I recommend going with the Demco.
Demco Hijacker Premier Series Ultra Slide 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Single Jaw - 21K # DM6076P-UL-21K.
Demco Hijacker Premier Series Above-Bed Base Rails and Semi-Custom Install Kit for 5th Wheel Hitches # DM8552020-71.
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B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch w/ Slider - Dual Jaw - 18,000 lbs
- 5th Wheel Hitch
- Sliding 5th Wheel
- Above Bed Rails
- 4500 lbs Vertical Load
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Double Pivot
- Standard - Double Jaw
- 17 - 19 Inch Tall
- 12 Inch Fore/Aft Travel
- B and W
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