5th wheel hitch

[Hogger]

After trailering (bumper mount) a skid steer home and back, I have a new interest in 5th wheel trailering. Please share words of wisdom and/or experience. Mine's an 84 K20 with semi floater rear. Before I would 5th wheel

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I would certainly upgrade to a full floater rear-end. Thank you in advance y'all.

 

[bucket]

What was the issue you ran into? You can bumper pull just fine if the load is placed properly.

Also, fifth wheel tends to be for campers. Equipment trailers are a gooseneck with a simple ball in the bed.

 

[Hogger]

It was a rental, I feel like the tongue weight was excessive, however the load was placed where they wanted it. It just seems to me that placing the weight right over the axle makes much more sense. 5th wheel is apparently the wrong term. I am the equipment trailer type.

 

[TotalyHucked]

Yeah, they loaded that thing too far forward by about a foot it looks like. Would've definitely been better balanced a tad further back. A gooseneck certainly would be a good idea if you're going to haul alot. Your best bet will likely be talking to your local truck upfitter/trailer place and see what they offer. I'm not really aware of any "kits" for these trucks like newer ones. Back in the day, it was basically just heavy plate welded or bolted to the frame rails with a ball mount.