In The Ditch 5th Wheel Power Hitch
In The Ditch 5th Wheel Power Hitch ITD1253
Stuck fifth wheel campers, gooseneck stock trailers and equipment trailers are hard to move without the right gear. The In The Ditch 5th Wheel Power Hitch fixes that by mounting straight onto your tow truck's wheel lift. It turns your wrecker or carrier into a hookup point for fifth wheel and gooseneck trailers.
The patented design is universal. It adjusts to fit crossbars from 3" x 3" up to 4" x 4", so one hitch can work across different trucks in your fleet. The hitch installs and comes off easily with locking pins and lynch pins. Built-in chain slots let you lock your truck's safety chains to the hitch. Every unit has In The Ditch's Endurance™ Powder Coat Finish to hold up to daily work on the road.
The hitch is rated for 12,500 lbs. and weighs 122 lbs., so it's built for real recovery work and is still easy to handle and store.
Key Features
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12,500 lb. structural rating
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Patented universal-fit design that works on more than one truck
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Fits 3" x 3" up to 4" x 4" wheel lift crossbars
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Includes a 5th wheel hitch AND a gooseneck ball
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Adjustable third leg and sliding feet for a secure, level fit
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Chain slots for securing the truck's safety chains
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Easy to install and remove with pins (no permanent mounting)
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Endurance™ Powder Coat Finish resists corrosion
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Product weight: 122 lbs.
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Backed by In The Ditch's 12-month warranty against defects in material and workmanship
Specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Part Number | ITD1253 |
| Manufacturer | In The Ditch Towing Products |
| Load Rating | 12,500 lbs. (5,670 kg), structural rating of the unit only |
| Crossbar Fit | 3" x 3" to 4" x 4" |
| Product Weight | 122 lbs. |
| Finish | Endurance™ Powder Coat |
| Includes | 5th wheel hitch, gooseneck ball |
| Mounting | Wheel lift, secured with locking pins and lynch pins |
| Warranty | 12 months from date placed in service |
What's in the Box
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Fifth Wheel Adaptor Main Body Assembly
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Adjustable 3rd Leg Adaptor
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Fifth Wheel Adaptor Head Assembly
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Left and Right Sliding Feet (Wheel Lift)
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Left and Right Sliding Foot Cross Bars
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Wheel Lift Pins (2), Cross Bar Pin, Power Hitch Head Pin
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Link Bars (2)
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Fifth Wheel Retaining Bar
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Gooseneck Ball
Ideal For
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Moving disabled fifth wheel RVs and campers to a safe location
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Gooseneck stock, flatbed and equipment trailer recoveries
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Fleets that want one hitch they can use on several trucks
Safety Notice
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Never go over 12,500 lbs. or your wheel lift's rated capacity, whichever is lower.
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The power hitch is not a prime mover. Use it to move a disabled trailer to the nearest safe place, not for long-distance hauling.
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Do not use it to carry people or livestock.
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Mount it on a flat, level surface only. Read the manufacturer's manual before use.
