5th Wheel Hitch Placement
Ok first the technical stuff...
Truck is a 2007 Silverado 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab long box, new body style,with air bags.
Hitch is a old DSP 12000# with the rails running front to back. The rails have 4 mounting holes (only 3 need to be used for installation) so where it is mounted is where it stays, no adjustments after install.
The trailer we have not purchased yet but we are looking for something between 20-24 feet long and hopefully the GVW will be under 8500# with pin weight around 1500-1800# We are also planning on pulling a 1500# boat behind the 5th wheel.
Now the question is, due to obstructions under the bed and on the frame , I can only mount the hitch in 2 location, one being 1-1/2 behind the centre of the rear axle, or 5 inches in front of the rear axle. Can I get away with it being behind the axle or should I mount it 5 inches forward?
Thanks for the help as new to 5th wheels....
Truck is a 2007 Silverado 2500HD 2WD Crew Cab long box, new body style,with air bags.
Hitch is a old DSP 12000# with the rails running front to back. The rails have 4 mounting holes (only 3 need to be used for installation) so where it is mounted is where it stays, no adjustments after install.
The trailer we have not purchased yet but we are looking for something between 20-24 feet long and hopefully the GVW will be under 8500# with pin weight around 1500-1800# We are also planning on pulling a 1500# boat behind the 5th wheel.
Now the question is, due to obstructions under the bed and on the frame , I can only mount the hitch in 2 location, one being 1-1/2 behind the centre of the rear axle, or 5 inches in front of the rear axle. Can I get away with it being behind the axle or should I mount it 5 inches forward?
Thanks for the help as new to 5th wheels....
