Looking for some kind of hoist or jack to remove 5th wheel hitch from truck

DaleMueller · Nov 1, 2018

The 5th wheel hitch in my truck is very heavy, so I need some type of hoist or jack to remove it when I am not RVing. I bought a one ton shop crane, but the arm does not extend far enough into the truck bed. Any ideas?

danemayer · Nov 1, 2018

Hi DaleMueller,

Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum.

Can you remove the tailgate to get closer? Or maybe come in from the side?

richheck · Nov 1, 2018

DaleMueller said:
The 5th wheel hitch in my truck is very heavy, so I need some type of hoist or jack to remove it when I am not RVing. I bought a one ton shop crane, but the arm does not extend far enough into the truck bed. Any ideas?

I purchased some additional steel tubing the same size as the extension part and extended mine to reach.

LBR · Nov 1, 2018

Ditch the 1 ton and get a 2 ton engine hoist for very little and extend the arm all the way out. Pull tailgate and it will reach and lift safely.

Fox · Nov 1, 2018

Can you bribe your neighbors sons into doing this for you?

That's the biggest reason I recently switched over to the Anderson Ultimate Hitch, 40 pounds.

porthole · Nov 2, 2018

DaleMueller said:
The 5th wheel hitch in my truck is very heavy, so I need some type of hoist or jack to remove it when I am not RVing. I bought a one ton shop crane, but the arm does not extend far enough into the truck bed. Any ideas?

When I was using an engine hoist I did the pick with the tail gate closed. Once free of the mount I rolled the jack back and dropped the tailgate.

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I eventually got tired of dealing with the engine hoist and mounted a small davit and electric winch in the bed of the truck.

https://heartlandowners.org/showthr...st-for-hitch-removal-hydraulic-crane-winch-et

TedS · Nov 2, 2018

I leave the hitch connected to the trailer hitch pin and use the landing legs to lift the hitch. I store the hitch hanging on the trailer pin.

Jesstruckn/Jesstalkn · Nov 2, 2018

TedS said:
I leave the hitch connected to the trailer hitch pin and use the landing legs to lift the hitch. I store the hitch hanging on the trailer pin.

Dido...

I also mounted this winch in my garage to remove my old Resee hitch among using it for many other things. I also have the portable one.

Gaffer · Nov 2, 2018

Harbor Freight $99.

carl.swoyer · Nov 2, 2018

TedS said:
I leave the hitch connected to the trailer hitch pin and use the landing legs to lift the hitch. I store the hitch hanging on the trailer pin.

That is exactly what I do.

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DaleMueller · Nov 2, 2018

Thanks for all the ideas. I like the winch method, which I could mount to rafters in garage. Then I can lower the hitch to a cart with wheels and store in my garage. Since hitch is very heavy, maybe I should mount winch bar over several rafters?

I just bought my Heartland Landmark 2014 last year. This is my first post on this forum and very pleased to see so many people willing to help

MTPockets · Nov 2, 2018

TedS said:
I leave the hitch connected to the trailer hitch pin and use the landing legs to lift the hitch. I store the hitch hanging on the trailer pin.

Yep, this is what I did as well.... easy peezy.

carl.swoyer · Nov 2, 2018

DaleMueller said:
Thanks for all the ideas. I like the winch method, which I could mount to rafters in garage. Then I can lower the hitch to a cart with wheels and store in my garage. Since hitch is very heavy, maybe I should mount winch bar over several rafters?

I just bought my Heartland Landmark 2014 last year. This is my first post on this forum and very pleased to see so many people willing to help

This is an incredible forum!
It's all about you and me and everyone sharing knowledge.

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travis_g · Nov 28, 2018

I’m fortunate enough to have a tractor with a front end loader and pallet forks. The BEST way IMHO.

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LBR · Nov 28, 2018

No complaints here... only pulled the hitch out once to cut 4 puck holes fitting in my new bed mat....stays in all the time otherwise.

Kathi-27 · Nov 29, 2018

go to amazon maxhaul 70238 portable truck lift.

travelin2 · Nov 29, 2018

A $20 come-along attached to a 2x4 across several garage roof trusses to distribute the weight lifts mine out of the box. For several months the hitch rests on a dolly for cleaning and maintenance

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billyjoeraybob · Nov 29, 2018

LBR said:
Ditch the 1 ton and get a 2 ton engine hoist for very little and extend the arm all the way out. Pull tailgate and it will reach and lift safely.

This is what I use

avvidclif · Nov 29, 2018

I use my hands, it only weighs 40 lbs......GRIN

JohnDar · Nov 29, 2018

My basic Reese 16K comes apart into two sections and I use a bowl of Wheaties to lift it in/out of the bed.

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