Gary RV_Wizard
Site Team
Many 5W hitches separate into two pieces (head & frame) by pulling a couple of pins, so not all that heavy or difficult to remove. However, most will leave the rails in the floor of the bed, which can be a nuisance if you want to slide in something bulky or heavy. A few hitches have "under the bed" rails. that aren't in the way when the hitch is removed. The Reese Elite is one of them:
https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-Installation-Kit/Reese/RP30061.html
https://www.etrailer.com/Fifth-Wheel-Installation-Kit/Reese/RP30061.html