How do I measure for a fifth wheel hitch slider? : RV Support Centre|Canada

How do I measure for a fifth wheel hitch slider? Print

Created by: Richard Gastmeier

Modified on: Tue, 16 Jun, 2020 at 3:34 PM

Fifth wheel hitch sliders are usually needed with short box trucks hauling fifth wheel so the nose of the trailer doesn't take out the back window

To determine if a slider is needed and what length of travel is required:

Measure distance from center of axle on the truck to the back window

Subtract the distance from center of king pin to forwardmost point on nose on trailer (or add this amount, if the nose front is behind the kingpin

Deduct this measurement from 1/2 the width of your trailer to get the amount of travel needed in your slider

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