Solutions for Fifth Wheel Towing with a Short Bed Pickup Truck

[@jasonrmartin3]

This was great 5 years ago but now you have the Turning Point hitch which moves the pivot back 22" instead of only 12" which may not even let you go 90°. 22" for sure will go 90°. Just food for thought. I have one and love it. 2012 F150 supercrew 4x4 short box, 3.73 gear.

[@STEAMBOLTANNIE]

dont be a moron...before buying a truck,figure out what you want the truck to do for you...then buy the appropriate vehicle. A half ton pick up towing even a small fifth wheel is not smart...remember PAYLOAD is the ticket. The brakes and suspension is not there in a half ton either. Remember every bump you go over is detrimental on your suspension. A 3/4 ton can take it way more than a half ton. Most half tons have a payload cap at around 7000 pounds so subtract your curb weight of the truck and that leaves about 1600 pounds max payload. A hitch weight of a very small 23 foot fifth wheel with a overall length of 26 feet is 1325 so with the weight of the fifth wheel around 200 pounds leaves you nothing before you are border line to being over weight. Putting two people in the truck plus a full tank of fuel plus camping gear and a spare tire plus a few tools your way over weight. Be smart and stay safe out there and remember the safety of your family and others on the road! THANK YOU

[@fr8fr6dr69]

So what you're saying is "just go to the Reese dealer and tell him your problem and he will sell you good stuff to help you".