5th wheel hitch location question
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5th wheel hitch location question
2006 Ford F-250, I’m installing a 5<SUP>th</SUP> wheel hitch, I have done some research to find the kingpin location most of the info I found was 4” forward of axle. To me that’s to close to the Cab I already have a hitch and its not a Slide, I would like to at lease go center of axle, some things I read said that would be fine as long as it’s not aft of the axle. Any opinions would Help!
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Ok after I went out and looked it is about 3 to 4" in front of the rear axle, I have an extended fifthwheel on my trailer so it sets the actual trailer back from the cab. I also have a slider hitch, but I rarely use it except when backing into a tight camp spot where I might have to go past 75 degrees, I can still email you the install instructions if you think they will help you.
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Thanks for the quick reply, the truck is a short bed, I was worried that the
camper and truck cab would be to tight at 4" forward of axle. I have instructions
on mounting it 4" forward of axle but I was wandering if anyone had any
problems mounting it on center or what would the difference be in performance.
camper and truck cab would be to tight at 4" forward of axle. I have instructions
on mounting it 4" forward of axle but I was wandering if anyone had any
problems mounting it on center or what would the difference be in performance.
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I know I forgot to move my slider back up one time and it swayed really bad going down the road until I pulled over and moved the slider back to the front. If you don't have it on your trailer, I would recommend getting an extended pin box that moves the trailer back so you shouldn't have any issues with the trailer unless you try a 80degree or more turn, which like I said hasn't happened to me very much (maybe 4 times in a tight camp ground).
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4" in front of the rear axle puts pin weight on both the front and rear axle.
With the pin in front of the rear axle, sway becomes physically impossible.
Move it back to just over the rear axle, and you lose both of those advantages. The entire pin weight rests on the rear axle, and sway comes back into play.
With the pin in front of the rear axle, sway becomes physically impossible.
Move it back to just over the rear axle, and you lose both of those advantages. The entire pin weight rests on the rear axle, and sway comes back into play.
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Stuff like this is why I pay to have someone else install it for me. I just had a Curt slider installed in mine, even though the dealer assured me I wouldn't need it. It also helped that I got it installed for almost $200 less than the 5er dealer, and ended up with a slider, and a 20K hitch because they were out of 16K hitches! An overall good deal, and a great job. However, to answer your question, mine when in the tow position, looks to be about 3 - 4 inches in front of the axle, but I didn't look that close.
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We have towed a 22ft ALJO behind an 87 short box 1/2 ton for about 89K miles. The trick is 4in ahead of the axle and a short box snorkel. This actually moves the KingPin ahead of the trailer.
Net result is that the corner of the trailer cannot hit the cab of the truck no way. And we get the proper location of the 5th wheel plate.
Zeke
Net result is that the corner of the trailer cannot hit the cab of the truck no way. And we get the proper location of the 5th wheel plate.
Zeke
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I recently purchased a 2008 F250 (sold my 2003 Silverado) and noticed the 5th wheel hitch after installation was closer to the cab of the truck on the Ford. After checking the measurements, according the Reese install instructions, it was installed correctly - approx 4 inches ahead of the axle.
I wasn't comfortable with this setup (hooked up the trailer and went for a ride). It was too close for my liking on cornering. After a lot of thinking about this (and research) I opted for a PullRite Superglide. I purchased the brand new 15K Superglide that fits directly in my Reese base rails. My local dealer let me know about this option, as PullRite hasn't even announced this hitch on their website yet.
I wasn't comfortable with this setup (hooked up the trailer and went for a ride). It was too close for my liking on cornering. After a lot of thinking about this (and research) I opted for a PullRite Superglide. I purchased the brand new 15K Superglide that fits directly in my Reese base rails. My local dealer let me know about this option, as PullRite hasn't even announced this hitch on their website yet.
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