Pulling 5th wheel with toolbox on truck

[jbranontn]

I pull a 2011 Wildcat 302RLS 5th Wheel with a 99 Ford F350 dually. Can I tow with the current toolbox I have or do I need to either buy a low profile box or one down in the bed?

[onetonford]

You have the same truck as mine unless you have a tight turn backing up it shouldn't be a problem. My tool box in my truck is one I took from my small truck so I made it flush with the rails but even if it sat the same height as normal it would still clear and my trailer sits lower to the rails than yours. I also carry some plastic patio chairs in the space between the fifth wheel plate and tool box and they sit higher and have never hit.

[Islander]

jbranontn...

It looks like you have good clearance from 5th wheel to bedrails.
Next time out just do a test turn to see how close it comes to touching.
The only problem that I might mention is when backing up a hill with a tight turn... then the Box may come too close. (?)... and that is not very often.

I have a similar truck, however I have a black PacBox that sits flush with the bedrails.(by choice)
I find the Box to be so handy to carry secured items.

Islander

[jbranontn]

Thanks for reply. I got a deal on this box @$50 so I jumped on it. Then got to thinking bout clearance.

[Telstar]

Be cautious going up or down ramps. If you get into a situation where the rear of the truck is lower than the front then the front of the 5th wheel will get closer to the box.

[RMWSierra]

My toolbox is like yours and I have had no problems in 5 years of pulling my fifth wheel. As suggested making turns when truck is tilted up sharply I watch my clearances.

[Slow Moon]

I have a similar toolbox in my short-bed F250 and my 5er comes nowhere near any interference. It is simply a non-issue for me. My 5er is an older model that does not have the clearance cuts that modern units have.