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Towing a 5th wheel
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<blockquote data-quote="Eddyj" data-source="post: 462672" data-attributes="member: 3779"><p>The fifth wheel you're talking about was basically made popular because of the mega cab Dodge Dooley's. If the fifth wheel doesn't stick out in front of the camper some will have a tendency to hit the rear of the truck cab on a sharp turn. Have found even with most six-foot bed if you mount the fifth wheel 3 inches behind rear axle centerline they are not required. Most recommend you mount a fifth wheel hitch 3 inches in front of rear axle centerline. Or you simply measure from the king pin on the camper to the side of the trailer then give yourself 6 inches of clearance and then mount a normal fifth wheel. I have a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter with built-in shock absorbers that I keep for emergency purposes in my truck. It is highly recommended not to use the adapters because they put so much stress on fifth wheel of the camper. With a 27 footer I believe it be fine</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Eddyj, post: 462672, member: 3779"] The fifth wheel you're talking about was basically made popular because of the mega cab Dodge Dooley's. If the fifth wheel doesn't stick out in front of the camper some will have a tendency to hit the rear of the truck cab on a sharp turn. Have found even with most six-foot bed if you mount the fifth wheel 3 inches behind rear axle centerline they are not required. Most recommend you mount a fifth wheel hitch 3 inches in front of rear axle centerline. Or you simply measure from the king pin on the camper to the side of the trailer then give yourself 6 inches of clearance and then mount a normal fifth wheel. I have a fifth wheel to gooseneck adapter with built-in shock absorbers that I keep for emergency purposes in my truck. It is highly recommended not to use the adapters because they put so much stress on fifth wheel of the camper. With a 27 footer I believe it be fine [/QUOTE]
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