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12-13-2011, 05:37 AM
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Location: Northwest Ohio
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TrailerMate 5th Wheel Hitch
Is anyone using or familiar with the TrailerMate fifth wheel hitch? I'm thinking about getting one because it's supposed to help with the ride of both the truck and trailer. Your input is appreciated.
Texas 5th wheel hitch, CA trailer hitch, TX air springs, Colorado hitches trailer
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Steve & Lauren
2011 Windjammer 3065W
2012 Ram 3500, 6.7 Cummins
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12-13-2011, 07:04 AM
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Now a "Top Member"
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Roman Forest, TX
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I've never seen or heard of this brand before. After looking at it, it is one of the uglier hitches I've seen. However, if it works, sometimes ugly doesn't matter. A couple of other observations. It looks tall, meaning it looks like it would go over the top of my bed rails. Since I have a folding bed tonneau that goes over my hitch when I'm not using it, it doesn't look like it would work for that reason. Also, I don't see a slider version of this hitch. Even though my trailer (and most nowadays) say sliders are not necessary, for those who wish for peace of mind, a slider is still a good thing.
I would be interested in seeing feedback from someone who actually has one.
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12-13-2011, 07:09 AM
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too fast turbo sled
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Looks industrial!
never heard of or seen before either.
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12-13-2011, 05:16 PM
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Location: Northwest Ohio
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I'm not familiar with fifth wheel hitches but after reading several other's posts, I bought a B&W turnoverball w/companion hitch.
My pin box is a TrailAir Roto-Flex so I'm hoping it will be a good setup...
Now I just have to find an empty parking lot to practice my driving/backing technique. I haven't driven a fifth wheel vehicle in a 30+ years and that was a cabover semi.. Like riding a bike??
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12-13-2011, 08:22 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Manitoba
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May I ask why you are looking at fifth wheel hitches when you have a bumper-hitch camper?
And that really is an UGLY hitch. Yikes!
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12-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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Sorry for the confusion Crocus. My DW and I bought a new fifth wheel trailer and traded the Ram 1500 in for a Ram 3500 DRW. I should have mentioned that in my first post, or edited my profile.
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