With all of the different
5th wheel hitches
on the market it can be
overwhelming to try and figure
out which is right for you. The
correct decision will be
based on 3 things: hitch design,
brand, and cost. Here are
the
main design features that
distinguish one 5th Wheel
Hitch
from another.
Hitch Capacity:
This is the most important
feature when
considering a hitch. You need to
know how much your
loaded
5th wheel trailer weighs in order
to get you looking at
the right
selection of hitches.
5th Wheel Hitch
Mounting Style:
All 5th wheel hitches use some
type of rail system.
Some will
mount under the bed of the box
and others will mount
rails
directly to the bed. Depending
on the truck you are
using some
hitches can be application
sensitive using custom
brackets
to the make the installation
cleaner. The most common
mounting style is the universal
style.
Single Pivot vs. Double
Pivot on 5th Wheel
Hitches:
The 5th wheel head takes
much of the impact of
bumps & road vibration when
you're driving your 5th
wheel
trailer. To absorb the impact of
this movement all 5th
wheel
hitches have a degree
movement. All will allow pivot
from front to rear and some will
also have side-to-side
movement capabilities.
Crossbed and Sliders on
5th Wheel Hitches:
There are two different rail
configurations depending on
the
size of your pickup truck bed to
reduce the possibility of
damaging your truck cab or box.
A slider is a rail
designed for
short bed trucks (beds 6.5ft or
shorter). When you are
towing
you will want your kingpin
slightly in front of your rear
axle
closer to your cab. A Slider will
allow the hitch to slide
back
from its mounting position when
the trailer is turning.
This will
provide enough clearance
between itself and the back
window of the pickup truck cab.
Top 5th Wheel Hitch
Brands:
Trying to decide which
brand is the best for you can be
just as challenging. All of the
brands
we carry at Hitchsource offer a
variety of 5th wheel hitches for
every
weight class and with sliding
capabilities. To compare
brands by price, click on the
logos below for each
manufacturer's
page on Hitchsource.com.
Curt 5th Wheel Hitch
PullRite 5th Wheel Hitch
B&W 5th Wheel Hitch
Demco King Pins/Couplers
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