Hight between box and trailer on 5th wheel

[jstadler]

Hi what is the recommended hight between the top of the Ford box and the Montana 5th wheel trailer?

Thank you


John

[Theunz]

6 or 7 inches. Try to keep the trailer level

[BandBmalin]

I'm running closer to 5-6 on mine with 2019 F350SRW. No issues so far and I've heard others running about the same. Love my truck but wish it was just a tad lower to the ground. I debated adding air bags, but honestly don't really want to get any more height to the truck. Truck is nearly level and trailer is level to slightly nose high.

[BB_TX]

6” is generally considered the minimum to keep from hitting going over uneven surfaces. But with today’s tall trucks, hard to get at least that and still keep the trailer level.

[jeffba]

Fords 6 inches
Chevy 4 inches
RAM 2 inches

[uhftx]

Originally Posted by jeffba

Fords 6 inches
Chevy 4 inches
RAM 2 inches

I ruled out the ford when the tailgate closed was over my wife eyes. They increased the bed depth by two inches. I similuated trying to put a bag of groceries into the bed behind the cab. I could drop the bag in but it still fell and I couldn't retrieve it without a step stool. They are just making them too tall for anyone under 40 yrs old.
I asked about eliminating the blocks on the springs to lower the rear height and that would change the overall geometry of the suspension.
I could not imagine trying to turn around and use my arms to get my rear up on the tailgate without a ladder. It was just a turn off. I ended up with the Chevy for price over the ram.