Bob Vaughn
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Does anyone have any experience using a king pin extender to tow a fifth wheel with a short bed pick up truck?
RV5 king pin extender
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TexasClodhopper
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Re: RV5 king pin extender
FYI. There's no need to place posts in more than one forum. (It splits up all the answers.)
FYI. There's no need to place posts in more than one forum. (It splits up all the answers.)
RE: RV5 king pin extender
I have a shortbed pickup and I had a 5th Airborne sidewinder installed on the kingpin, I can turn afull 90degrees if need b with no slider. With plenty of room betweeen cab and camper. They have a website. I think it is 5thairborne.com on their website they have a video demoing it..
I have a shortbed pickup and I had a 5th Airborne sidewinder installed on the kingpin, I can turn afull 90degrees if need b with no slider. With plenty of room betweeen cab and camper. They have a website. I think it is 5thairborne.com on their website they have a video demoing it..
DL Rupper
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Re: RV5 king pin extender
My only advice is don't use an extender on a large heavy 5th wheel. It will throw off the manufactures designed weight balance points. On a smaller light weight 5er it shouldn't be as much of a problem as with a 5er that has say 2200 lbs weight on the king pin. Extending that much weight can give you problems. A auto slider hitch would work better. remember this is just advice based on my opinion. How's that for a cop out.
My only advice is don't use an extender on a large heavy 5th wheel. It will throw off the manufactures designed weight balance points. On a smaller light weight 5er it shouldn't be as much of a problem as with a 5er that has say 2200 lbs weight on the king pin. Extending that much weight can give you problems. A auto slider hitch would work better. remember this is just advice based on my opinion. How's that for a cop out.
Grandview Trailer Sa
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Re: RV5 king pin extender
That's not a cop out DL, your dead on.
Many a frame has cracked because of extenders, Gooseneck Adapters and the like. All manufactures I know of will void the frame warranty if the king pin is changed or modified.
If you want to use a short bed truck, get a slider hitch. They will cost you less money than any repair. Like DL, that is my opinion.
That's not a cop out DL, your dead on.
Many a frame has cracked because of extenders, Gooseneck Adapters and the like. All manufactures I know of will void the frame warranty if the king pin is changed or modified.
If you want to use a short bed truck, get a slider hitch. They will cost you less money than any repair. Like DL, that is my opinion.
Re: RV5 king pin extender
I am bringing this one out of the back 40. :shy: Noting that an extender is not desireable, my 2007 35' Keystone Everest (still new in fall 2008) came new from the plant with a Sidewinder Kingpin on it. My 08 Dodge 3500 dually has a long box and an extender is not really needed. Could have it removed (at a price of course - there is a bit of Dutchman in me :laugh: ); but, since it came from the manufacturer with a Sidewinder extender, there should not be a problem with the frame warranty, or am I missing something :question: :question: :question: Some might say that I am, but then that is for another Forum page. :laugh:
I am bringing this one out of the back 40. :shy: Noting that an extender is not desireable, my 2007 35' Keystone Everest (still new in fall 2008) came new from the plant with a Sidewinder Kingpin on it. My 08 Dodge 3500 dually has a long box and an extender is not really needed. Could have it removed (at a price of course - there is a bit of Dutchman in me :laugh: ); but, since it came from the manufacturer with a Sidewinder extender, there should not be a problem with the frame warranty, or am I missing something :question: :question: :question: Some might say that I am, but then that is for another Forum page. :laugh:
Grandview Trailer Sa
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Re: RV5 king pin extender
I would say that if the Sidewinder came from the FACTORY, you are covered. If added at the dealership before you got it, I think your dealer could be liable if it creates problems.
Edit: After I posted that, I went to the Everest website and they don't mention using a Sidewinder. Not under standards, not under options. Several things are mentioned about the frame and suspension, but not that.
I would say that if the Sidewinder came from the FACTORY, you are covered. If added at the dealership before you got it, I think your dealer could be liable if it creates problems.
Edit: After I posted that, I went to the Everest website and they don't mention using a Sidewinder. Not under standards, not under options. Several things are mentioned about the frame and suspension, but not that.
Re: RV5 king pin extender
Thanks Kenneth.
I have been away from things a bit - life got in my way. :laugh:
I too could see nothing on the Everest site mking such an offer. The dealer web-site (printed a copy for my files)has the sidewinder listed as one of the features. Dealer has/had other same year Everest models with this in place and understood they sold several others prior to my purchase. It was something that I did not think much about at the time of purchase as they sated it was a factory installed item. This is a large national dealer with many sites and have been around for sometime, so I left it at that. I am going to contact Keystone in hopes of getting a better handle on this item.
I take it that the Sidewinder will not affect the handling so much. It is more a case of frame impact and its warranty status :question:
Charlie
Thanks Kenneth.
I have been away from things a bit - life got in my way. :laugh:
I too could see nothing on the Everest site mking such an offer. The dealer web-site (printed a copy for my files)has the sidewinder listed as one of the features. Dealer has/had other same year Everest models with this in place and understood they sold several others prior to my purchase. It was something that I did not think much about at the time of purchase as they sated it was a factory installed item. This is a large national dealer with many sites and have been around for sometime, so I left it at that. I am going to contact Keystone in hopes of getting a better handle on this item.
I take it that the Sidewinder will not affect the handling so much. It is more a case of frame impact and its warranty status :question:
Charlie