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A regular ball hitch would simply snap under the weight. The solution: a fifth wheel trailer hitch. Fifth wheel hitches are designed for carrying much heavier loads than your standard ball hitch. How can they do this?

The 5^th wheel hitch is in the bed of the truck, and not flimsily attached to your bumper. The front end of the trailer actually extends over the rear bumper and attaches in your truck bed. Therefore the weight of the trailer is pressing down between the cab and the rear axel, allowing the truck to carry a significantly greater amount of weight.

The fifth wheel hitch is a large, flat plate that has a shape similar to a horseshoe. The metal rails that run beneath the hitch attach to the frame of the pickup truck for strength. The trailer connects to the fifth wheel hitch via a downward-facing pin — called a king pin — along with a plate that rests on top of the fifth wheel hitch plate. The king pin locks into position so it is secure within the hitch but can pivot to accommodate turns.

A fifth wheel truck hitch will run you between $500 and $3,000.

If you are interested in having a 5^th wheel trailer hitch installed in your vehicle, contact Trick Trucks today. We are here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty.

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Once you have purchased your new toolbox, all you need to do is mount it. This article from eHow.com explains how…

1. Measure the dimensions of the tool box and the truck bed to make sure that the tool box will fit appropriately. Place adhesive protective tape on the rails (only where the tool box will rest).

2. Place the tool box in the bed of the truck and open the lid to make sure that it opens unimpeded. Mark where holes will be drilled into the truck bed and make sure that they align with the tool box. Leave the lid open and drill the holes through the tool box into the bed. Holes might have to be drilled into the rails of the truck, depending on the design of the tool box.

3. Place the bolts through the newly drilled holes. Lock the bolts in place by tightening them with lock washers and nuts

Of course, if you would rather leave the installation to the professionals, Trick Trucks is here for you. All products can be purchased in our showroom and can be professionally installed at all of our twelve locations. If you have any questions, please contact Trick Trucks by calling 1-866-60 TRICK or click here today! Hard to find items (including grilles) are our specialty

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Each Trick Trucks location offers full service installation of all parts and accessories. With over 30 years of service, our counter sales staff will keep you up to speed on the latest accessories that we can install on your vehicle. Whether it is your own personal vehicle, or your work truck, Trick Trucks will provide factory authorized service for all of your installation needs. All work is guaranteed and all factory warrantees apply.

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