Best Places to Get a 5th Wheel Hitch Installed in New England

[Laura R]

Hi, all! I'm a new owner of a 5.0 and need to get a 5th wheel hitch installed on my truck. Any recommendations on an installer in New England (preferably in or near Maine)? I've found a few nearby that I'm planning on contacting, but it's always nice to have a first-hand recommendation if possible. Thank you!

 

[C&G in FL]

Almost any RV dealer can install the rails in the bed of your truck, or a gooseneck hitch if you plan to use an aluminum Andersen hitch. Neither installation is particularly difficult. Google could find you many possibilities.

 

[Iowa Dave]

Consider calling a frame and axle shop and ask them if they regularly do this kind of work. Welding, beefing up, precise measuring and a full understanding of towing and structural improvements is their specialty. Just my opinion. I especially like certified welders. I cannot weld and respect their talent and understanding of metals. Just my opinion.
Iowa Dave

 

[iamunique127]

I've had rails and hitches installed in four trucks. Once was at Trademasters in Chilliwack when we picked up our Escape, a couple times at a local trailer hitch shop and the other was at a local utility trailer dealer. There are several other non-RV trailer dealers in the area who specialize in that type of work. They all seem to know their business well and in my experience hitches usually come with vehcile-specific installation instructions too.
Granted we live in a city but not a large one by US standards. I suspect there would be trailer and hitch shops in most regions. Sorry I can't recommend a specific one in your area.

 

[Laura R]

Thanks, everyone!