Using a Tonneau Cover on a Truck with a Reese Signature Series 18K Fifth Wheel

Updated 04/25/2013 | Published 01/01/2009

Question:

Id like to know how high the Reese Signature Series 18K hitch sits above the bed of the truck, including the handle. I want to put a Bak flip tonneau cover over the truck bed and want to know if I can close this cover when the hitch in place.

asked by: Bob

Expert Reply:

With the height of the handle included, it is about 24 inches above the bed. However, the head can easily be removed from the body, bringing the height down to about 16 inches above the bed.

expert reply by: Amanda

Ron S.

4/24/2013

Why cant you just turn the handle upside down ,this way your cover will roll down without removal of the head.

Patrick B.

4/25/2013

You could flip the handle, but depending on the truck bed and the persons build, it could make it difficult to operate the jaws. Again depending on the truck and tonneau, 24 inches (head without handle) may not be sufficient.