5th Wheel Hitch Height

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Jun 18, 2014 | 08:31 AM

Big-Foot

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5th Wheel Hitch Height

I could not find what I was looking for via the search (odd!)..

I have a new F350 CC DRW 4x4 on order along with the factory fifth wheel hitch and prep package.

I've noticed in some pictures that the trailers do not sit level but actually quite high in the front with some rigs and wonder how much this upsets the balance of the trailer as well as how well it tows..
Is there a height adjustment on the hitch in the bed of the truck? What about the pin height on the trailer?

I'm new to the fifth wheel world, so all info is good and appreciated...

Thanks!

Jun 18, 2014 | 11:22 AM

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Adjustments on both hitch and pin box on trailer.

Steve

Jun 18, 2014 | 11:55 AM

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Thanks for that Steve...
Hopefully someone can post some pictures of these adjustment points for additional reference..

Jun 18, 2014 | 01:26 PM

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Thanks for that Steve...
Hopefully someone can post some pictures of these adjustment points for additional reference..

I think if you take a look at a picture of your hitch and the pin box on the fiver you are considering, you will see the bolts.

You are right some folks run high in the front, but that is often to get clearance over their bed rails if what they are towing can't make it with adjustment alone. I run a flipped axle to get enough bed rail clearance.

Steve