Fifth wheel hitch eases pain of sharp turning with short bed trucks

In this two-minute episode from the RVtoday TV show, host Stew Oleson and Motorhome Magazine's Bob Livingston demonstrate a hitch from PullRite that enables fifth wheel trailer owners with short bed trucks to make sharp turns without damaging their truck or coach.

RVer switches 5er hitch with positive results

Roger Conley from Reese, Michigan decided to invert his 5th wheel hitch in order to give him more room in the truck bed and make it easier to hook-up. He took the idea from the classic goose-neck hitch and improved on it. He took the king pin off the 5th wheel and bolted it into his truck bed. Next he took his 5th wheel hitch apart and welded up a goose neck type extension onto it. The base plate of the 5er hitch bolts into where the king pin was previously located. He also put reflective take on the hitch which is a great safety feature.He added a pivot point, a pull release lever, a safety chain and he was in business. You obviously need to be a good welder (or have a welding buddy) in order to make this happen. Roger says this is a much easier way to hook-up because he doesn't have to get perfect alignment like you do with a goose-neck hitch. He made sure he had plenty of clearance between the 5er and the turning radius of the truck. I continue to marvel at the innovative ideas RVers bring to the table. Thanks Roger for sharing this idea with us. Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing

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RVers display the colors with this fiver flag pole holder

I don’t know the RVers who own this rig, because they were never home when I went by to meet them, but this innovative flag pole holder clearly deserves a story. This project requires some welding, but the end result is worth it. The flag pole holder fits neatly under the king pin held in place with a tripod 5th wheel stabilizer. The holder allows the flagpole to extend well beyond the nose of the 5er and elevates the pole off the ground for good visibility. This RVer used heavy duty materials for the construction of the base. The flagpole sleeve mast holder is held to the frame with large hose clamps that can be removed for easier storage. Like this RVer, I too enjoy flying the United States Flag over my RV. A big salute to all you patriotic RVers out there - Jim Twamley, Professor of RVing