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In the case of what U-Haul set my nephew up with, it violated factors one and two big time. Loading the car forward with more tongue weight was the best we could do, but it does not make up for the geometry problem. That was the closest I've ever been to a wreck from the oscillation that...

Yea KeiserM109, I know exactly what you describe and would expect more problems with a heavy load, like USMC describes. As he states, he goes to a bigger trailer on the fifth wheel when the load gets larger and heavier. That ball max may be 20k or so to do it safely. I like 73m819's idea too...

So the fifth wheel hitch can rotate not only front to rear, but side to side? I've never seen one. That would make a difference with the adapter you posted, since it is fixed to the frame with no rotation. Are you sure that is the type Dave has? I too would retain the semi hookup if I had...

Wreckerman, I can see the advantage of having that trailer adapter but note that the tractor hitch has no ability to swivel side to side. That would make the trailer have extreme force twisting, probably bending the frame. It could be made work well with a lengthwise swivel fabricated in...