I thought I would share what I have done to address installing and removing my Fifth Wheel hitch by myself and also what I have done to make my truck bed functional when I have the hitch removed. I have included some pictures. I use an engine hoist that I purchased from Harbor Freight to take the hitch in and out. When the hitch is out I made a light weight deck that can be easily installed. It is made from a sheet of floor decking (very then and dense) and a sheet of home insulating wall paneling. The two ate bonded together by contact glue and the wrapped with Gorilla duck tape around the edges. Once I install the panels I put my truck mat on top to level the whole thing out. Because the wood and insulation panes are dense I think it will be able to withstand anything that I put on it. Only time will tell but this seemed to be the best way for me to be able to utilize my truck bed when I'm not camping. Let me know your thoughts.
Very nice!
Your slider hitch is similar to ours.
They are heavy!
Your lift is a great idea!
Our solution is a 12 volt atv winch mounted to the roof trusses of our garage.
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