Also, I've never seen a 5th wheel type trailer hooked to a ball. I'd plan on

Apr 27, 2015
1:56:08pm

BYUMizzou

getting the right type of hitch in the truck to fit your trailer. Anything else is waiting for a disaster to happen as you're cruising down the road going 70 MPH.

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Looking at a truck with a gooseneck ball hitch in the floor of the truck bed.

ByuMba90

4/27/15 1:47pm

A 5th wheel hitch typically is removable. Most come with rails that are install

BYUMizzou

4/27/15 1:54pm

Also, I've never seen a 5th wheel type trailer hooked to a ball. I'd plan on

BYUMizzou

4/27/15 1:56pm

So you'd not recommend the following set up, even with the extra safety chains?

ByuMba90

4/27/15 1:58pm

Those are some stout chains.

kccougar

4/27/15 2:00pm

What I don't understand is why one type hasn't simply died out

Left Shark Coug

4/27/15 2:11pm

It's seen as a better option for farmers or people who haul heavy equipment on

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