|
My $.02 worth,
I have a 2016 Raptor toy hauler and a 2016 Ram 3500 with the 5th wheel prep package. I have a B&W manual slider that pins into the base plate attached to the truck. I found the need to remove the 200+ lb hitch when we were out so I could load my 4 wheeler in the bed of the truck.
When I park and want the hitch out instead of unlatching the hitch I simply unpin the hitch from the base plate, raise the front of the trailer and drive out. This leaves the hitch hanging from the kingpin. Now I just remove the base plate, 25 lbs, and replace my pucks.
Now I have had people question hanging the hitch off the kingpin for weight and safety. If the kingpin handles all the chucking it can handle 200 lbs. As for safety I lock the latch safety so some kid can't release it and break a leg.
I always put out my slide when backing. Screwed up the cab of a new 14 Ram 3500 and cap of my 14 Raptor but didn't blow out the back glass thankfully.
Hope this helps.
|