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01-16-2016, 07:17 PM
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Montana Fan
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Location: Eureka
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Measurement between Bed and 5th wheel
I just purchased a new/ used truck and it has the Ford puck system for the hitch. I had a
B & W 5th wheel hitch and all I had to do was purchase the lower section of the hitch that goes into the Ford 5th wheel setup. I am trying to make sure that I adjusted the hitch correctly. I measured the top of bed rail and the bottom of 5th wheel and I have about 8 inches. The 5th wheel is level so I think it is correct. Not sure how tight it will get when I make a turn in uneven surface or pulling into a driveway. Any ideas how much a gap I should have?
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01-16-2016, 07:32 PM
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Montana Master
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Location: Box Elder
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You are doing great with that much room, most do with maybe 6 inches or less. I'm lucky to have maybe 6 inches.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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01-17-2016, 01:48 AM
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Site Team
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Yes, compared to many you have room to spare. Just make sure your trailer is as level as possible behind you.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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01-17-2016, 03:26 AM
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Montana Master
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Quite a feat to get 8 inches and level ride, you are pretty much perfect in your setup.
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2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
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01-17-2016, 04:31 AM
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Montana Master
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by 1retired06
Quite a feat to get 8 inches and level ride, you are pretty much perfect in your setup.
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I certainly agree with that.
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Minnedosa, Manitoba, Canada
2011/3500/Silverado/4x4/DRW/Duramax
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01-17-2016, 04:42 AM
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Montana Master
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I have much the same setup except my truck is the King Ranch. I have close to 8 inches and have no problem. I think you are fine.
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2015 Ford F-350 King Ranch
Firestone air bags, bed saver.
Add 40 GAL tank in bed.
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01-17-2016, 06:50 AM
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Montana Master
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Usually it is a problem of keeping the unit level and achieving the correct bed to unit clearance. I think it was recommended that you try for a minimum of six inches. Sounds like you have more than enough clearance.
Tom Marty
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01-17-2016, 11:03 AM
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Montana Fan
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Thanks for all of the comments.
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01-22-2016, 01:38 PM
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Montana Master
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My guess is a all Fords have that much space. My F450 has 8 plus inches. Perhaps there is a difference when a short bed is on the truck.
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01-23-2016, 04:43 PM
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Montana Master
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My '06 Ford F250 with the F350 suspension has more than a 6" gap. Years ago I read one should try for a minimum of 6" so I have not done anything different. Your 8" gap is PLENTY.
This still does not mean you will be good in 100% of all situations. I was once in a very hilly and mountainous campground. The site was plenty level but it had a significant drop into it. I was successful in dropping into it without making contact with the truck bed corner and fiver overhang, but I could see if I had not paid attemtion and dropped into it in either direction left or right I could have had a different story. I then used the same path to leave and had the same "whew" moment but stayed clear. Fortunately, I have been able to find sites that are more flat (we do look for that) cuz I didn't like how it went. Your extra 2" would have made it with no sweat.
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