How to Choose Replacement Landing Gear for 5th Wheel Trailer
Published 11/01/2023
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I need landing gear, fifth wheel has been attached to my truck for a while, landing gears wont budge. Please can anyone tell me how to do this, I need my truck back. Ty
asked by: Tammi L
Expert Reply:
The first thing you want to do before you find a replacement is to check the rating on your current landing gear. You want the new landing gear to be rated for at least the same amount. You will also need to measure the weld stops to make sure they match up so you won't have to do any welding.
For example, the Landing Gear Set w/ Handle # RVLG-8HDL you were looking at is rated for 8,000 lbs. The distance from the top of upper weld stop to bottom of lower weld stop is 17-1/2" which is the most common way to measure. See the diagram below.
The landing gear also has a retracted height of 32-3/4" and extended height of 53-1/4". You will want to compare and make sure yours is the same length or a little longer, not shorter. If you would like to add a motor you can do so with the # LC142178 and # LG-145236.
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Landing Gear Set w/ Handle - 36-1/2" Lift - 8,000 lbs
- Camper Jacks
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- Landing Gear
- Steel
- 7001 - 8000 lbs
- Manual Jack
- 36 Inch Lift
- Weld-On
- 2 Jacks
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