SLO
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Bowl of Wheaties is a good idea. I use protein powder.
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Looking for some kind of hoist or jack to remove 5th wheel hitch from truck
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MTPockets
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I’m curious why more folks don’t just leave the hitch hanging from the pin box. It’s easy to simply disconnect from the truck, raise the fifth wheel nose, drive away. Reverse process to install back in bed of truck. The hitch is stored out of the way, no extra equipment to purchase.
travelin2
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If y’all had a nice flat level concrete pad for the camper when you back under the pin, maybe.
But if you can align the hitch so it drops down on 4 1” pins all by yourself without a bunch of b....ing, you’re a better man than me
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carl.swoyer
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porthole
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Two different hitches so far over 250 pounds. SuperGlide and trailer saver. Both hitches require coming out of the mounts perfectly straight - even side to side and front to back. Same with going back in.
Once out of the truck hanging on the pin very difficult to get it back in the truck.
Did it twice and then switched to a hoist of some sort.
carl.swoyer
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Why not try it. ? Disconnect,Pull your pins, hook up again and lift the hitch straight up with the front legs. When you get ready to go raise the front legs back under slowly lower the hitch. The pull out the handle and drop it in place. Maybe a tweaking but it works.
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porthole
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Me ?
Doesn't work. Once lifted out of the truck the hitch dropped because it is not "weight centered" on the pin. I tried using ratchet straps to level the hitch but it was too much of a pain. Both of my hitches had to be precisely lined up to drop back in the truck. Too much of a pain.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
I'm thinking about giving this a try...
No camping plans for awhile so might as well get that 300 pounds outta there!
MTPockets
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John, it works well; I’ve done it several times. As someone indicated, positioning to replace was difficult for them, but after practice, I found that dropping it back as close as you can, then let it rest in place while pulling away with truck. You then have plenty of room to jockey the hitch back into the holes and lock the pucks... I guess if you have plenty of storage space, the other method using a lift works too.
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
Store it in the storage lot at the RV resort I live in down in Yuma Arizona...
No more garage to park next to.
MTPockets
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John, I have a friend staying at Palms RV Resort in Yuma... could that be where you are?
JohnD
Moved on to the next thing...
I'm right next door at Araby Acres...
Aandaar
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That sounds like an Andersen. Best purchase I made.
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Aandaar
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I have one of the mounted in the bed of the truck.
New Haul Master 1/2 Ton Capacity Pickup Truck Crane Hoist Lift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U2SGH4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.gWbCb5DVRTES
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New Haul Master 1/2 Ton Capacity Pickup Truck Crane Hoist Lift https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00U2SGH4I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_.gWbCb5DVRTES
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Blazerjohn
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Harbor Freight has a folding engine hoist that works very well. I remove my superglide by myself. You need to fabricate a small bracket to connect to the hitch plate that the hoist hook can connect to. You extend the arm over the closed tailgate, lift the hitch clear of its mounting, and back the hoist up and drop the tailgate. When tailgate is down, drive the truck out from under the hitch and then lower onto to a 4 wheel dolly for storage
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WBG
WBGavin
I do exactly the same thing only I use a tie down strap to wrap under the hitch plate to lift it up/ lower it into place. My hoist is on wheels so I can just back to hoist up after lifting the unit. Works great. Is really useful in placing the hitch because it is all about location, location, location.
WBG
chasdvorak
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I go with the Harbor Freight style electric hoist and usually try to make a sling with some latch straps. The problem is that I forget how to sling it most of the time.
I just found this device which uses the locking latch on the 5th wheel to simulate a pin. This will allow me to lift without using a sling and it should be easier to balance while lifting. It is a $50 investment on Amazon but Well worth it in my book.
Here is an Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764CWQG6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_6HOfCbSDC4NSE
I just found this device which uses the locking latch on the 5th wheel to simulate a pin. This will allow me to lift without using a sling and it should be easier to balance while lifting. It is a $50 investment on Amazon but Well worth it in my book.
Here is an Amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764CWQG6/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_tai_6HOfCbSDC4NSE
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