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Blkmask44 · 03-26-2022, 06:38 AM

I am looking for the measurement from the plate of the pin box on the trailer down to the ground when the trailer is level on level ground. Preferably something that's equivalent to 2022 cedar Creek 311RL.

**Camp CA** · 03-26-2022, 09:01 AM

Depends on your tow vehicle ground clearance, e.g., 4X4's sit higher than an 4x2's. You want to adjust the fifth wheel hitch height in the truck bed so that clearance between the pickup bed rails and the trailer cab underside is minimum of 5 1/2".

Step 1 With your trailer on a firm and level surface, set chock blocks in front of and behind the tires. Extend front trailer lifting jacks, adjust as required to set trailer at or near level

Step 2 Measure from the ground to under the trailer's kingpin box skid plate (or lube plate if used). This will be the portion in contact with the 5th wheel's skid plate once coupled.

Step 3 Measure from the ground to the surface of the pickup bed.

Step 4 Subtract the measurement from Step 2 from Step 1. This value will be near the height requirement for the 5th wheel hitch

Kid Gloves · 03-26-2022, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Camp CA

Depends on your tow vehicle ground clearance, e.g., 4X4's sit higher than an 4x2's. You want to adjust the fifth wheel hitch height in the truck bed so that clearance between the pickup bed rails and the trailer cab underside is minimum of 5 1/2".

Step 1 With your trailer on a firm and level surface, set chock blocks in front of and behind the tires. Extend front trailer lifting jacks, adjust as required to set trailer at or near level

Step 2 Measure from the ground to under the trailer's kingpin box skid plate (or lube plate if used). This will be the portion in contact with the 5th wheel's skid plate once coupled.

Step 3 Measure from the ground to the surface of the pickup bed.

Step 4 Subtract the measurement from Step 2 from Step 1. This value will be near the height requirement for the 5th wheel hitch

What did you measure in Step 1?

Wouldn’t you want to subtract the Step 3 measurement from the measurement taken in Step 2 in order to determine the height of the hitch in relation to the bed of the truck?

**Camp CA** · 03-27-2022, 07:51 AM

You are correct.

Blkmask44 · 03-28-2022, 06:08 AM

I'm just looking for the answer to step One..

beerdude · 03-29-2022, 07:01 PM

Rig is in sig. 48.5", level on my garage floor, but not sure of variances across late model 5ers. Is this the info you were looking for? If so, hope it helps. The Cedar Creek is a nice 5er; best of luck!