Add 5th wheel to pull larger RV

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  1. dirthaller

    dirthaller Road Train Member

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    My fifth wheel sits a little lower on my truck than it does on my pickup. I ordered the truck with a fifth wheel that slides all the way back over my rear drive axle. Have to use bobtail wiring instead of factory trailer wiring off the tractor because the brake lights on the RV are tied in with turn signals instead of separate circuit like a semi trailer.
     
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  3. 86scotty

    86scotty Road Train Member

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    Dude, that looks like work hauling that on vacation. But I like it.
     
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    Very nice set up. My truck has sliding 5th as well but not sure it would work as good as yours. Mine is most likely a little closer to the front of the frame then the back like yours.
     
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    I'm afraid to touch my sliding 5th wheel. Last time I did it took me months to get it back where I liked it.
     
  6. Brandonpdx

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    I can’t believe he’s got a full size cargo trailer hooked to the back of his 5th wheel. Those are generally small receivers for pulling a little bass boat and I’ve never seen one with a plug on the back. Could be added I suppose.
     
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