It does lower the bed just a little. Probably less than 2 inches. The dry
hitch weight is 800lbs, so it would be like having that much weight in your
bed. It effects it less than hanging it off the rear bumper though. The
truck sits just a little low in the back even when its empty. The Fabtech
lift in the front does more than the extra leaf they give you in the rear.
Bill
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Rob S
Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2004 6:53 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: Was: Slide in camper NOW: 5th wheel?
I like the idea and your rig looks pretty good.
But when I took a look at the pictures, I was wondering if you didn't
have a little too much weight on the truck. Should the truck be closer
to level with a fifth wheel?
Rob S.
Bill Nissley wrote:
> I guess everyone tired of this thread. I thought I'd get at least a couple
> of responses to this. As some had said, they never had seen a Dakota
pulling
> a fifth wheel.
>
> Bill
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Bill Nissley
> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 2:49 AM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: RE: DML: Was: Slide in camper NOW: 5th wheel?
>
>
> I've seen it done, because I do it. It is really steady on the road. As
for
> turning radius, I don't have a sliding hitch and I can turn almost 72
> degrees before the trailer would hit the truck. I don't plan on making
turns
> that sharp. If I had gotten a sliding hitch I don't think I would ever use
> it. They are only meant to be in the rear position for slow speeds and
> backing. The hitch I have is the RBW 'LIL Rocker 5th Wheel Hitch. It has a
> side to side pivot to help line up the hitch on uneven surfaces. It then
> locks to prevent swaying. It also detaches easily with 4 pins from the bed
> leaving only the 2 mounting bars. See a picture of it here:
>
http://www.bobstravelcenter.com/catalog/rbw__lil_rocker_5th_wheel_hitch_1121
> 921.htm
>
> Here is a diagram I did when I was planning the purchase to help me
> visualize and calculate the dimensions:
> http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/trailer-truck.jpg
>
> Here is a photo showing my Rig:
> http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/truckandtrailer.jpg
>
> Here is a photo showing the trailer brakes unit in my cab:
> http://home.comcast.net/~billnis/dakota/mytrucktbrakes.jpg
>
> I have the Roadmaster Active Suspension to help with sagging. The only
thing
> that I want to do is get 4.10 gears. Right now I have 3.55 and when I hit
a
> grade I can really feel it. I have the tow package on my truck, and a
trans
> temp gauge and I haven't had any problems with the trans over heating.
With
> my current gears, I can only use overdrive on level roads. I have oversize
> tires (32") on the back, so my real gear ratio is closer to 3.2 I think.
>
> When I am not towing, which is most of the time I have a Gaylord X2000
> tonneau cover, it removes very easily.
>
> Bill
> http://www.twistedbits.net/WWWProfile/dakota/Ah0EiM5qG@xcE/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Michael
> Maskalans
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 2:57 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Was: Slide in camper NOW: 5th wheel?
>
>
>
> On Jan 5, 2004, at 10:16 AM, BARRY OLIVER wrote:
>
>
>>Can you tow a 5th wheel behind a DAK? I don't doubt the possibility,
>>but I've just never seen it done. Does anybody on the list have a 5th
>>wheel setup?
>
>
> I've never seen it done, either. If those "mini" 5th wheels that Jon
> mentioned really exist, that's pretty intriguing. Still probably not
> something that I'd investigate personally, though, considering the want
> of something to haul around 8000# comfortably.....
>
> --
> Mike Maskalans <http://mike.tepidcola.com/dodge/>
> '98 Dakota CC 0x4 318 (Borked) '84 RamCharger 4x4 360 (DD)
> mobile.612.618.4652 campus.585.274.2246 fax.360.364.3930
>
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