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 Post subject: Need advice
PostPosted: Feb Mon 22, 2010 7:59 am 
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I just bought a 36' 5th wheel trailer. Need to install the 5th wheel in my truck. The truck is a 2008 2500 Silverado crew cab with a six foot bed. I read that I may need a "Sidewinder" pin box assembly to move the trailer back. What I've read says it's needed for trucks with beds shorter then 6' but when I do the math it appears I may need it. Anyone have any experience with 5th wheels in 6' bed pickups?

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RICK MILLER
 Post subject: Re: Need advice
PostPosted: Feb Mon 22, 2010 8:53 am 
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My Dad had a 5th wheel in his 01 2500 short bed with no problems.
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PostPosted: Feb Mon 22, 2010 9:22 am 
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kevins is a 5th wheel with a short bed on his chevy. i'm sure he can add something
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 Post subject: Re: Need advice
PostPosted: Feb Mon 22, 2010 9:38 am 
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Mine is a gooseneck. My trailer was built knowing it was going on a 6" bed. I think when you turn is the spot you need to be concerned with. Sorry Dick, that is all I can add....

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Keith Seymore
 Post subject: Re: Need advice
PostPosted: Feb Tue 23, 2010 12:52 pm 
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Our travel trailer is a 26' fifth wheel, pulled with a 2wd reg cab shortbox (stepside, in fact).

No issues -

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Camp Stanley
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PostPosted: Feb Tue 23, 2010 8:48 pm 
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Jeeezzzzzz Richard

Just bolt the hitch in ahead of the C/L of the axle and go "trailer truckin'"

If you must turn, take a lot of room.

OR just buy a REAL truck!!! One with a dog on the hood!
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 Post subject: Re: Need advice
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Lmao! Tell'm Camp.
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