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03-10-2015, 01:30 PM
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5th wheel to box clearance
How much clearance do you guys run and not have problems? I have a 2008 chevy 2500hd and 2015 sierra 380bh5 with rotoflex pin box. B&w companion hitch adjusted all the way up, 1 set of holes for pin box to come down yet and i have approx 4" clearance when hooked up
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03-10-2015, 01:32 PM
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I try to have at least 6" of clearance.
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03-10-2015, 01:36 PM
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Jim is right. 6" is ideal. 5" minimum. Over 6" ok too...
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03-10-2015, 02:28 PM
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Has anyone else recognized the chevy box sides are ridiculously high compared to other makes?
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03-10-2015, 02:30 PM
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And if i move my king pin down do the last bolt hole, anybody know the torque spec
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03-10-2015, 02:38 PM
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I have 6 1/2 you can look up torque specs. for bolt size online
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03-10-2015, 02:46 PM
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Rodney & Patty
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As for my experiences with box clearance - I really wanted to try and keep my fifth wheel 4-5 inches above the box since that's where the trailer looked the most level. The first time I backed into a less than perfect site I scarred my box rail and the underneath of the 5th wheel nose. Since I have been running 6" without issue.
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03-10-2015, 02:50 PM
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Back to Shasta Camping...
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As I recall the torque spec for my 5th wheel hitch was 90 ftlbs... that was for head bolts to side stanchions....
Hitch is a Curt Q20...
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03-10-2015, 06:59 PM
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all the brands have deeper pickup boxes than they used too. Good for everything EXCEPT 5th wheel towing.
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03-10-2015, 07:23 PM
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When the dealer switched out my pin box they used new bolts/star type washers and nuts. I questioned that and was told that the bolts were "stretch stressed" ? in other words,they are only to be used once and then tossed because they are now "stretched". This was in acordance with the lippertt/FR warranty.They torqued the new ones to 110 ft lbs.
edit) they also tightened and torqued them in a cross pattern,much like you would with a cylinder head or wheel. They started at 60, then 80,90, and 110.
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03-10-2015, 07:51 PM
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You need to see what size bolts you have on it, when I changed mine the torque was 210ft. Lbs just google torque spec and go with that. It is also different torque dry vs lubed threads.
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03-11-2015, 07:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by davel1971
all the brands have deeper pickup boxes than they used too. Good for everything EXCEPT 5th wheel towing.
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And reaching over the sides to get something out of the bed.
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03-11-2015, 11:37 AM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MtnGuy
And reaching over the sides to get something out of the bed.
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MTN GUY, I installed folding side steps under the bed just behind the cab. on my 3500HD. They work great.
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03-11-2015, 06:27 PM
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Junior Member
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5th wheel to box clearance
I found a single step Werner brand step in the ladder dept. at Lowes for $14.00, perfect for the F250 FX4, have no problem reaching the handle on my B&W.
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