With summer just around the corner, families across the country are getting ready to dust off their trusty campers and hit the road. There’s nothing quite like setting out in your truck with your camper in tow, not knowing what this vacation will have in store for you. For campers who use a truck bed based towing system, it’s time to make sure your trailer hitch is ship-shape. The right hitch can make a huge difference in how you tow your camper, and knowing you have the right hitch for the job will set you off on the road with some extra peace of mind.
The two main types of truck bed hitches are the 5th wheel hitch and the gooseneck hitch. While the gooseneck is a standard for industrial applications, like livestock towing, the 5th wheel is more common for recreational use. Both mount directly to the bed of your truck bed and come in a wide variety of setups.
There are many reasons to choose a 5th wheel camper. The 5th wheel system tends to distribute vibrations for a smoother ride. If having a bouncy trailer is a big no-no for you, you should consider towing with a 5th wheel instead of a gooseneck. The 5th wheel hitch also tends to hook up faster. Goosenecks require more precise alignment to a ball-like hitch, while a 5th wheel system attaches with a pin sliding into a guide plate, similar to the hitch system used by tractor trailers.
Whether you just got a new trailer, truck, or are just in the market for a new type of hitch, RVupgrades has plenty of 5th wheel options for your vehicle. We offer several hitches that feature special mounting brackets for easy installation to the guide rails installed in your bed. For truck beds smaller than the standard 8 ft, we have special hitch options to make sure your vehicle can tow your camper with ease.
In addition to complete hitches, we also carry parts and accessories. You can find new guide rails, hardware sets, and lube plates to get your old hitch performing like its brand new. If you expect to be parking your camper, we carry hitch covers so you can take the truck out and explore with the confidence that dirt and water won’t get into your hitch.
No matter what you need for your hitch, we have it at RVuprgrades. We carry literally thousands of other RV parts and accessories. As a one-stop shop for everything RV, we are here to make sure your RV or camper set up is perfect for your next vacation. If you have any questions about our products, you can text or call one of our RV experts through our toll-free number 1-866-332-7881. Browse our huge catalog at RVupgradestore.com today and make sure you have everything you need before you set out on the road this summer.
