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Bailey Guns
04-18-2015, 14:47
Recommendations? Anyone on the forum here do this? Just bought a used 5th wheel and I'll need to have a hitch installed in my truck and thought I'd offer up some business to someone on the forum if possible.
Mtn.man
04-18-2015, 15:46
We can do it Carl, just need to know a time line as we are slammed...
opie011
04-18-2015, 22:12
Super easy to do if you get the vehicle specific brackets.
Bailey Guns
04-19-2015, 06:33
We can do it Carl, just need to know a time line as we are slammed...

Thanks, Rick. Wasn't sure if you guys did that or not. I'll give you a shout when I get everything I need.


Super easy to do if you get the vehicle specific brackets.

It doesn't look too hard. Part of my issue is time.
Mtn.man
04-19-2015, 08:09
OK, we'll just welder in permanent like,,, LOL
ben4372
04-19-2015, 20:04
My buddy put in a B&W flip ball, for his goose neck. I talked him into the B&W 5th wheel adapter and I can say it is the slickest thing ever. Mostly because it removes and you get to use the whole bed without any rails in the way. Not the cheapest option but very cool. And B&W is a great company.
brutal
04-19-2015, 20:17
My buddy put in a B&W flip ball, for his goose neck. I talked him into the B&W 5th wheel adapter and I can say it is the slickest thing ever. Mostly because it removes and you get to use the whole bed without any rails in the way. Not the cheapest option but very cool. And B&W is a great company.

I have a friend with one as well. Solid setup.

After repeated warnings NOT to use a 5th-gooseneck adapter on his (ranch setup) rigs and a near death experience when it ripped apart (hey, I told you so...), he did the right thing.

P.S. What is it about the "hydro-formed" rails and Dodge saying not to weld on the frame?
Graves
04-19-2015, 21:00
I have a friend with one as well. Solid setup.

After repeated warnings NOT to use a 5th-gooseneck adapter on his (ranch setup) rigs and a near death experience when it ripped apart (hey, I told you so...), he did the right thing.

P.S. What is it about the "hydro-formed" rails and Dodge saying not to weld on the frame?

ETA - Missed the "hydroformed" part...[facepalm]
It is recommended not-tuh, but you can weld on them if necessary.