Hi Truckers,
Looking to buy a used truck and 5th wheel trailer. Not too sure what to buy that will pull a 5th wheel. Sure that I want the following: mileage under 60,000, good fuel economy, air conditioning, power steering, brakes, windows & locks, 4 wheel drive with some lift, good performance off-road, from 2000 to 2005. Is it easy to remove the big thing in the bed of the truck that pulls the trailer? Can't say that I've ever seen a truck off-roading with that thing in the bed. What is it called? I am an experienced off-roader and have experience driving large trucks with multiple gears, but I have never towed anything. Also I'm not set on the 5th wheel. I would also condsider pulling a trailer. Thanks for any advice!!
Rose Mary  

Hello Rose,
I like my 5th wheel. It tows much better than a tow behind and you can turn tighter with out the worries of hitting your bumper... but you do have to watch the back of the cab when you cut real tight backing up. I have a f-350 4X4 with a diesel that works good but it is a heavy truck for hard off roading. I will climb hills and drive the sand in Glamis but I take it slow and don't jump it.
As far as leaving the 5th wheel in the back while off roading, I see no problem with it but I do recommend strapping the head down so it doesn't bang around and make a lot  of noise. I throw a strap over the king pin release down to the rails.