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5th wheel question?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by buddynewOO, Sep 28, 2022.

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  1. Sep 28, 2022 #11
    Brettj3876

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    This beast runs 13"9 around the northeast with a van.

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    Ruthless and his van is right at 14 he said
     
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  3. Sep 28, 2022 #12
    Brettj3876

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    Yeah me. And I ain't switching to low pros with 4.42s Lol
     
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  4. Sep 28, 2022 #13
    buddynewOO

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    That's what my point is. Is it over height? Not sure hoping someone that knows can answer.
     
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  5. Sep 28, 2022 #14
    buddynewOO

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    not sure if it would be over height. Is 46'' over height?
     
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  7. Sep 28, 2022 #15
    kwswan

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    The only way to know for sure is to hook up to a trailer & measure from the top of the trailer to the ground. 13 6 or less & your good to go.
     
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  8. Sep 28, 2022 #16
    buddynewOO

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    The problem is I bought the used 5th wheel and have not installed yet. Trying to get an Idea so I don't have to un install it. I am checking on some other sites and opinions range from " as long as your below 47'' and if your 5ht wheel is at 46 you shouldn't be over 13'3'' or 13'5''. SO ????
     
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  9. Sep 29, 2022 #17
    lester

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    Well you are currently at 44" and say the new one is about 2" taller. Call it 3" for good measure. That puts you at 47" so from your research you should be fine
     
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  10. Sep 29, 2022 #18
    MartinFromBC

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    Just air your drive tires down to 7 psi.

    For more helpful tips please follow me around the forum daily.
     
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  11. Sep 29, 2022 #19
    buddynewOO

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    my truck isn't a heavy haul.
     
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  12. Sep 29, 2022 #20
    Cattleman84

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    Hook a van to your truck with your current 5th wheel, measure from the top of the trailer to the ground while sitting on a flat level surface. Then add the difference in height of the two 5th wheels to that measurement. If that comes to less than 13' 6" you will be fine.
     
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