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Fifth Wheel Hitch Install

Discussion in 'Towing & Hauling' started by Ruggybuggy, Oct 9, 2024.

  1. Oct 9, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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    Which fifth wheel hitch are member using? I see Reese makes a Tundra specific kit that requires minimal drilling. Are there any other options?

    Also anyone using the Crosswing fifth wheel hitch? I’m leaning towards it because it’s light at only 60lbs and will be easy to move out of the bed and help with payload.
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    So Dave… whatcha doing?
     
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    I was thinking of that one but rather have the steel than the aluminum. I also like that with the Crosswing you can back into the hitch much like a traditional fifth wheel so it makes it a little easier to hitch up.
     
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    My buddy uses this in his F250
     
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    The only part that is aluminum is the ball itself, I would imagine you could change it to a steel one. It is a bit different to hook up though. Do you have rails already installed?
     
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    Shh, it’s a secret. I’ll post up after I pick it up. I don’t want to derail the thread
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    I’m thinking I shouldn’t be that concerned over the material that the hitch is made from. Anderson has a good reputation on reliability and warranty. Reading a few complaints about the Anderson, most did not like that you have to line up a ball front to back and side to side. The trailer has to be raised then lowered to get down on the ball where a traditional fifth wheel hitch you don’t have to raise the RV as much and just back it in and lock in place. The Crosswing is similar. Just raise the RV a touch and back in until contact then set the RV down and slide the lock pin in. The other two complaints I’ve read was that you have to find a spot for the handle release leaver and every once in a while you can’t release the ball with the handle and you have to raise and lower for it to release.

    I haven’t installed my rails yet. Just looking for a kit now. I was thinking the Rease rail kit for the Tundra because it seemed like the easier kit to install. What rails did you go with?

    BTW I’m familiar with your set up and my pin weight is very similar to yours.
     
  9. Oct 9, 2024 at 10:38 AM
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    Reese rails and I used some custom Tundra mounting brackets I purchased on etrailer. As far as hooking up it's more about being within an inch or so front to back side to side isn't really any different and the part that installs on the kingpin has a funnel to help with accuracy. The Anderson can also be flipped in either direction to help with getting the weight more over the axle. I've got the 6.5' box and the ball sits in front of the axle and I can still turn pretty much as sharp as I want but I guess the trailer front factors into that as well. For what's worth I haven't run into any issues with hooking or unhooking, at least not yet.:fingerscrossed:

    https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Whee...undra/2019/RP50084-58.html?vehicleid=20198735

    PS: I actually think I purchased that through Amazon.com.

    https://www.amazon.com/Reese-50084-...eese+rails+and+custom+brackets,aps,162&sr=8-2
     
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  10. Oct 9, 2024 at 10:55 AM
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    Thanks for the info. I never thought about the ability reversing the platform to get some weight forward.
    How was the install of the Reese rail kit? Did you install air bags? Are you using a 7way extension to hook up into the bed or are you just connecting to the bumper? I was worried about the harness rubbing the tail gate paint off.
    Sorry for all the questions but I’m loading up my shopping cart. It’s prime deal day.
     
  11. Oct 9, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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    Well I did manage to get both brackets and rails installed how easy it was you'll have to ask my knuckles.

    I did miscalculate a couple pilot holes and had to ream out a hole or two but all in all not to bad. The bolts that hold the rails down I did have to flip a couple and tighten from the top, I think they actually showed flipping two but I did four as I was having an issue turning the wrench from underneath. When you tighten down on the rails the cast inserts they give aren't quite the right size need to be bit thicker. I ended up getting some metal pieces cut at a machine shop and just painted them black. Now it's possible a different year truck they might work but just be aware.

    I do have Firestone air bags and run 28 lbs in them, sits nice and level that way. I just connect to the bumper, I was concerned about rubbing but seems fine I use a bungy to keep it pulled ahead so maybe that helps.
     
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  12. Oct 9, 2024 at 11:37 AM
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    Thanks for the info. I’ve added the airbags to the shopping cart.
     
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  13. Oct 10, 2024 at 8:28 AM
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    Well I went with the Pullrite 2400 hitch. Basically it’s an Anderson hitch upside down and made of steel. I liked that the locking mechanism is located on the hitch and not on the king pin adaptor. Amazon.ca have these on sale at an amazing price. It was half the cost of the Anderson and Curt.
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