crazymcs
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hello. We are looking to purchase a 5th wheel in about a year. i have some questions on the hitches. Can you remove the hitch out of the bed of your vehicle when you are not towing, or is it bolted down. never had a 5th before just TT. i dont want to lose my bed space all the time. We are going to get a short bed so we would get a slider. Is there certain brands to stay away from. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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danfoote
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Hi
I would look on Ebay for a hitch - you could save quite a bit of money. The hitch is removable when not is use.
Also remove your tailgate when installing and towing the trailer.
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crazymcs
New York
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how hard is it to remove and put back in. is there always a bracket installed even when you take out the hitch.
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abc40kids
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Very easy to remove,better w/two people.I have never removed my tail-gate to tow my 5er or remove hitch.
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JGRVING
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We remove ours all the time. A little heavy but not too bad.
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Rvndave
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Many leave the hitch connected to the trailer and use the 5er jack to lift it off.
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C.B.
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A Pullrite Super Glide with SuperRail mount kit gives you a clear bed(no brackets).
Link to www.pullrite.comand watch the video.
I've never towed with my tailgate off. When unhitched my tailgate and Jack Rabbit tonneau cover are closed and locked.
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tjar66
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I have a Pull Rite Superglide with the under bed kit. when I pull the hitch out there are ony four holes in the bottom of my bed. I take it out regularly. It comes apart in three pieces with the base being the heaviest. While I have removed and put it in it by myself the help of my 14 yo son is a tremendous help.
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Jrebhun
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I have a block and tackle attached to the ceiling of my garage and use it to hoist out the 5er hitch- weighs abt 200 lbs and I can do this myself with the tackle. Whats left in the truck bed are two rails which are bolted to the truck frame thru the truck bed. If you have a bed liner, they will cut out the liner where the rails are going in order to have a solid contact with the metal bed. If you have a spray-on liner, they just bolt thru it instead.
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Pearlbum
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I have a Reese hitch and when removed there are two rails left in the bed running across the bed. The bed isn't perfectly flat, but for me it is fine and I can carry whatever I need. B&W makes a hitch that when removed leaves the bed flat with no rails. There are a number of good hitches out there. Decide what your needs are and have fun looking.
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