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What is needed to pull 5th wheel with bumper hitch

Discussion in 'The DIY Room' started by wildwest, Feb 7, 2026.

  1. brenndatomu

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    I'm sure there's a minimum...hundred miles might have been $600.
     
  2. eatonpcat

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    Personally, I would take the advice and hire someone if it is a one-time need.
     
  3. fuelrod

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    This is a very common "wheel lift"
    that most wreckers (5500+ chassis) have.

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    It really shouldn't be hard to find a guy. Mention "wheel lift 5th wheel adapter".
    If you don't have a deadline and they could move it at their pleasure with something like "within the next xxx days" should get their attention and I'd be surprised to see the $500 previously mentioned cost if it's a short ride. They will be concerned about the tires and lights not causing any trouble a maybe a few pictures on your phone would help you convince them that this is an easy one.
    Probably the easiest thing would be to find a friend of a friend's cousin kinda thing!
     
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  4. brenndatomu

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    "Cousin Eddies RV relocation and chitter dumping services" :rofl: :lol:
     
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    Any RV sales place will have a list of current guys that will tow for you if you want to go that route. Some people own trailers that sit on seasonal sites as a second home, often not very far from home.
     
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    In addition to the hitch, you'll want to make sure you have a trailer brake controller too.
     
  7. DNH

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    There is always this option
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