Buyer’s Guide: Finding Fifth Wheel Hitches

Fifth wheel hitches are a special class of hitch designed to carry a very heavy load like a large trailer. They carry a heavier load and larger trailers than the typical ball hitch which we are all familiar with. Fifth wheel hitches are designed so that the front hitch of the trailer extends over the rear bumper. When properly installed, the weight of the trailer should press down between the cab of the pickup and the rear axle. Fifth wheel hitches can securely haul your large trailer and belongings to and from any given destination.

 Fifth wheel hitches are designed to work a certain way. The design of fifth wheel hitches is a large flat plate that has horseshoe shaped metal rails that run beneath the hitch and attach to the frame for strength. The trailer then connects to the hitch via a downward-facing pin called a king pin. Along with the king pin is a plate that the king pin locks into position with. This secures the hitch and pivots which accommodates turns. The flat plate and the flat plate of the trailer hitch are in constant contact of one another. They slide against one another continuously when the trailer is in motion. One crucial thing to remember when properly caring for fifth wheel hitches is to never run out of is proper lubrication.

 The majority of people love to travel and enjoy traveling the wide open roads pulling their RV’s. In order to pull these huge, heavy RV’s successfully fifth wheel hitches are required. There are so many stores all over the world that carry fifth wheel hitches and there so many brands to chose from. These hitches range in price but are fairly inexpensive considering the job they do. One of the best selling brands of fifth wheel hitches is Reese. Reese has a two jaw lock, vertical adjustments, has pivoting, a 22k towing capacity and a 16,000 GTW. Another popular brand of hitches is Curt. Curt has a 16,000 towing capacity, a single hand operation, an auto lock mechanism, four position height adjustments and a five year warranty. The brand Draw is another great brand. Draw has a two lock jaw, vertical adjustments and can handle 20,000 GTW.

When you decide to purchase a fifth wheel hitch and have decided on which brand suits your needs best, you have to find a store or outlet that carries them. Some great store are www.HitchesToGo.com, www.tweetys.com, www.Hitch.Pronto.com, www.AirSafeHitches.com, and www.reese-hitches.com. Enjoy hauling your RV’s with your fifth wheel hitches!