The hitch head may come with you. The mounting system, hardware, clearance, and wiring all need a fresh review on the new truck. You bought a new truck, and the fifth wheel hitch in the old one still works fine. Can it move over? Possibly. But the hitch head is only one part of a fifth wheel setup. Underneath it...
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OEM Puck System vs Rail-Mounted Fifth Wheel Hitches: What Shoppers Should Know
Factory puck systems and above-bed rail kits are two different ways to mount a fifth wheel hitch. Here is how they compare, and what to confirm about your truck before you buy. Before you compare fifth wheel hitch models, you need to know how the hitch will attach to your truck. Most shoppers end up working with one of two... -
B&W Companion Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation Near Kent WA
The Companion comes in several mounting styles. Here is how Torklift Central matches yours to your truck before installation day. Most people searching for B&W Companion installation near Kent, WA start with one question: how soon can the truck get in? The better first question is which Companion your truck is set up for. B&W builds the Companion as a... -
PullRite SuperGlide Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation Near Kent WA
SuperGlide slides on its own, but only when the hitch, mount, truck, trailer pin box, and capture plate are matched. Here is what Torklift Central checks first. Short-bed truck owners know the moment: a tight turn into a fuel station or campsite, and the front corner of the fifth wheel swings toward the cab. PullRite's SuperGlide is designed for that... -
Fall Fifth Wheel Hitch Checkup Near Kent, WA: What to Review Before Cooler-Weather Towing
A practical pre-fall review of your hitch operation, mounting, clearances, and wiring before you keep towing into the cooler months. Fall towing in western Washington brings wet roads, cooler mornings, and longer drives to campgrounds that are quieter this time of year. It is also a natural moment to look over your fifth wheel setup before you keep towing into... -
Changing Trucks or Trailers Before Winter? Recheck Your Fifth Wheel Hitch Setup Before You Tow
When either side of your truck-and-trailer combination changes, the hitch setup deserves a fresh look before the first cold-weather trip. Winter is a common time for changes. Maybe you upgraded to a newer truck, moved from a long bed to a short bed, or found the fifth wheel trailer you have been watching all year. Any of those changes can... -
Fifth Wheel Hitch Installation Near Kent, WA: What to Confirm Before Scheduling
Gather the right truck, hitch, and wiring details ahead of time so your fifth wheel hitch installation goes smoothly. A fifth wheel hitch installation goes faster and cleaner when the shop has the right information before your truck arrives. Fitment for fifth wheel towing depends on the exact truck, bed length, cab configuration, factory prep, and hitch model, so the... -
5th Wheel Trailer Suspension: What You Need to Know
Make sure your trailer suspension is working properly for easier towing. Your 5th wheel: the home away from home that gives you the luxuries of a house, while being in the great outdoors. But, in order to make sure you have a great time on your camping adventure, everything needs to be properly functioning and well-maintained – especially your... -
How to tow a 5th wheel trailer
Towing a 5th wheel doesn't have to be stressful! For those who have been in the camping world for a while, you know towing a 5th wheel is a bit different from your average trailers that are towed by a receiver hitch. The fifth wheel attaches further up into the body of the towing vehicle with the hitch installed... -
The Basics of Hitching
Towing can be fun and easy! Towing a fifth wheel or trailer can be a trial and seemingly minor details such as adding just a couple hundred pounds can make a huge difference in vehicle and trailer stability. Although many of you already know a lot of information about weight distribution systems, the different types of hitches available and more...