Posted by MarkB_MI on June 13, 2017 at 12:04:47 from (198.208.251.22):
I'm currently shopping for a fifth wheel travel trailer, but I'd like to go ahead and install a hitch so I'm ready to go should I find something my wife and I like. But I'm a bit unsure how tall the hitch needs to be.
From what I understand, there is no "standard" fifth wheel pin box height, but 48 inches from ground to pin box is a good starting point. Making a few measurements on my truck and allowing two inches of sag when loaded, I figure I need a hitch that's about 16 inches tall, measured from the bed.
For my 6-1/2 foot bed with the GM factory puck system, I really have only a couple of options:
The Curt E16, with slider and puck mount has a range of 15 to 17 inches. Leaving me with an inch of adjustment up or down from my calculated 16 inches.
Despite the fact it appears to be too tall, I'm inclined to go with the A16. It's a better hitch, and I'd rather be too tall than too low. I'd appreciate any advice anyone has on hitch selection.
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