CorneliusRox
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I'm looking at getting a 5th wheel family camper soon. I have not dealt much with light truck 5th wheels and want some opinions.
It's going to go on my 2010 Dodge Crew Cab Short Box (6'2" I believe).
I was thinking an under bed rail system would be nice so it's not intrusive, and I've always had good luck with Reese hitches, plus I get a discount on them.
Some things I'm curious about:
1) Most don't have a lube plate. Is that okay?
2) Are the under bed rails really tough to get to with exhaust and spare tire?
3) Do I need to do anything special to avoid clearance issue with the cab since it's a short box?
And any other advice from the guys here that tow 5th wheels a lot.
I had thought about Firestone bags and removing the overload springs, but might see how it tows first.
Thanks!
It's going to go on my 2010 Dodge Crew Cab Short Box (6'2" I believe).
I was thinking an under bed rail system would be nice so it's not intrusive, and I've always had good luck with Reese hitches, plus I get a discount on them.
Some things I'm curious about:
1) Most don't have a lube plate. Is that okay?
2) Are the under bed rails really tough to get to with exhaust and spare tire?
3) Do I need to do anything special to avoid clearance issue with the cab since it's a short box?
And any other advice from the guys here that tow 5th wheels a lot.
I had thought about Firestone bags and removing the overload springs, but might see how it tows first.
Thanks!