5th wheel question?

A trailer can also sit on a fifth that is almost flush on lower stands and be taller in the rear depending on tire sizes. See this with a lot of trailers with tall 24.5’s.

 

That will work best, since plate will be level. 47” is usually 13.5” with a dry van. 48” is usually ok too. Usually puts you right at 13’6”. My Trucks have all had 24.5 lo pro, and Holland low mount 5th wheels. You can probably just change the risers, if yours are too high. Put new rubber bushings in while you’re at it. Only way to know is to measure it. Prop it level with a 2X4 if you don’t have a trailer to hook to. 48” or less from top of plate ( or apron of trailer), you’ll be at or less than 13’6

 

So I just checked mine, hooked to my empty 53’ dry van. It’s 47 and 5/8 “. It’s probably 13’5,5/8”. overall. Anyway, never had a problem.

 

Careful checking fifth wheel if you have a co driver

 

What the heck? How does that happen?

 

He was checking hoses or cord and co driver backed up. I can’t link story but his name was David Poe it pops up on Google without these pictures though. A friend sent them to me it happened at nky logistics

 

That's a horrible way to go.

 

David Poe, 58, of Independence, Kentucky, was working at GXO Logistics when the semi hit him around 3 p.m., according to Kenton County Police.

The semi was backing up to a parked trailer at a loading dock when it hit Poe, police explained.

The 58-year-old GXO Logistics employee died at the scene.

Worker hit by semi at NKY logistics company dies