Fifth 5th Wheel hitch removal and return

[swbouton]

I've got a 2008 Dodge dually 3500 diesel 4x4 with a 5th wheel installed in the bed. I want to use the truck bed for other things from time to time. Has anyone come up with a reasonable way for one person (a large, but old guy) to remove the hitch and to get it back on safely and without breaking any body parts? I tried to pick the hitch up off the ground and put it on the back, but couldn't --- too heavy and way too high.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Shadow]

Hi Steve, Some say just to leave it hooked up to the trailer. Pull the pins and raise it up. Never tried it, just be careful it's not in a bind when you pull the pins.

 

[C Nash]

I have done like Shadow said but some mfg dont recommend doing that. Guess the weight hanging there might be to much.

 

[LEN]

If you have a garage, shop, tree a boat winch will work without much effort. That way you don't lift or strain and you can swing it back into place.


LEN

 

[Grandview Trailer Sa]

You wont hurt anything letting the hitch hang, but it sure is a lot harder to hook back up! I dont know the brand hitch you have, but most can be taken apart in 2 pieces and removed a lot lighter.

 

[swbouton]

Thanks go to your all! I really appreciate it.

I think I'll try the winch idea first.

Thanks again,

Steve