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11-01-2016, 03:29 PM
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Winter and 5th Wheel Hitch
What do most folks do when it comes to their 5th Wheel Hitch during winter? Cover, remove & store, leave it alone in the bed as is, other? Would love to hear opinions and feedback based on your experience.
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11-01-2016, 05:07 PM
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I like to leave mine in.....but I do have a bed cover that I keep closed
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11-01-2016, 05:52 PM
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I remove mine. I then clean inspect and lube with clean grease on all moving parts. I do this about the same time I am removing and inspecting my wheel hubs and bearings. It will go back into the truck in Feb when we head out for our first trip of the year.
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11-01-2016, 08:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kksfish
I like to leave mine in.....but I do have a bed cover that I keep closed
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x2^^
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11-01-2016, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kksfish
I like to leave mine in.....but I do have a bed cover that I keep closed
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X3 (when we had a 5-r)
Lori-
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11-02-2016, 08:32 AM
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So a link to a hitch cover ?????
I mean sure I can search,,, but what are you all using and do you like it ???
I don't have a spare hundred + bucks for a cover when I can remove the hitch......
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11-06-2016, 03:20 PM
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I leave mine in, give it a good lube and cover it...with a cheapo cover aka large black plastic bag. Works like a charm.
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11-06-2016, 07:58 PM
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Thanks for the feedback everyone!
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11-08-2016, 08:55 PM
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Normally I lave my B&W Companion hitch in the truck. When I do pull it, I put on two saw horses under the 5th overhang and cover it with a tarp. Its right where I need it to hitch up next time. I have a fence around my 5th and boat.
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11-08-2016, 09:20 PM
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I back in under 5vr and hookup then pull pins on rails and lift hitch up using 5vr landing gear.
Once lifted I drive out and re-level 5vr and hitch hangs from king pin.
Come spring it gets set down onto work platform for full maintenance/lube job then back onto rails using 5vr landing gear
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11-09-2016, 07:31 AM
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My B&W hitch came out yesterday, put on the wheeled dolly and now resides under my garage workbench. I'll drag it out shortly, clean and lube it then put a cover over it (remember, the mice and chipmunks have to stay warm too  ) then back under the bench for the winter. My truck is now back to being a ..... truck with the 5th wheel tailgate also in storage and the bed as shipped by Ford  . I just can't leave that expensive hitch out in the winter elements. It's 7 seasons old and still is in darn good shape for the thousands of miles it's hauled a 5er.
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11-09-2016, 08:28 AM
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I hang it on the garage wall on a nail.
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11-10-2016, 08:27 PM
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The whole hitch? Heck of a nail....
Never mind, noticed you have the Andersen--silly me.
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11-10-2016, 09:40 PM
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I leave mine in, it is aluminum weighs 32lbs. 
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