Harbor Frieght Truckbed Crane Modified

[@Cyfi71]

Ok, now I gotta get one too! I have the same issues with my fifth wheel hitch so you showed me which way to go!😎

[@jacobmarvel3474]

Seems like alot of work in order to be lazy... I like it lol

[@tealakota]

Yeah but it's been really nice honestly. That hitch is too heavy for one guy and I don't have much help around here to lift it in and out all the time. :)

[@JerryFletch]

Close tailgate. And shorten the chain

[@bradleymaddy7380]

Hello, if you’re able, could you please share the baseplate dimensions? Base size & hole spread if possible. I can’t find anything online. I want to prep the truck with plating before purchasing. Thanks

[@mattc.310]

Have you thought of taking the chain out that's between the end of the winch cable and the hook? It looks like that would make the lift much easier.

[@tealakota]

Yeah I have but for now, if I need to take up the extra length I just double the chain back on itself and that seems to work pretty good. I may take it off someday though.

[@notcharles]

@@tealakota "seems to work pretty good" Well, if that chain is 12" long, it means you must raise the load 12 inches more than were that chain replaced with the hook.

[@notcharles]

Might it have gone smoother if you'd removed your tailgate first?

[@paulsimmons4794]

You still using it? Has it held up good?

[@tealakota]

Yep still working fine. I use it to lift my fifth wheel hitch in and out

[@paulsimmons4794]

@@tealakota Thank you. I just bought one a couple weeks ago when they were on sale. Hoping to install it soon and use it for my hitch as well. Thank you for the reply.

[@paulsimmons4794]

@@tealakota awesome. Thank you for the reply. In the works of fabricating a frame for mine.