B&W Companion Hitch Front to Back Adjustment
I have the B&W Companion Hitch on my 07 F350 Long Bed and the hitch currently has the coupler aligned with the centerline of the axel. Backing (maneuvering) has been a real hassle. I recognize that it...
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My B&W Companion is mounted all the way back and as high as it will go in my SHORT bed F250 and that places the pin about 2 inches behind the centerline of the rear axle. This works well for us, the weight is fine and it gives me plenty of room between cab and trailer.
Having driven for a living for a tad over 30 years I can tell you that it makes no difference where the pin is set, backing is backing. With a trailer that has a lot of rear overhang like these trailers have you have to remember that you steer a line based on where the trailers tires are, not the back of the trailer. If you try to back using the rear of the trailer you will over steer and over correct. Backing based on the line of the trailer tires you will have a much easier time placing the trailer as you want it. With this in mind you will still need to know where the rear of the trailer is, just be mindful of the "swing out" of the overhang behind the axle.
I hope I explained this in a way that can be understood. This is sort of one of those things that is hard to describe but you'll "know it when you see it".
Steve
Having driven for a living for a tad over 30 years I can tell you that it makes no difference where the pin is set, backing is backing. With a trailer that has a lot of rear overhang like these trailers have you have to remember that you steer a line based on where the trailers tires are, not the back of the trailer. If you try to back using the rear of the trailer you will over steer and over correct. Backing based on the line of the trailer tires you will have a much easier time placing the trailer as you want it. With this in mind you will still need to know where the rear of the trailer is, just be mindful of the "swing out" of the overhang behind the axle.
I hope I explained this in a way that can be understood. This is sort of one of those things that is hard to describe but you'll "know it when you see it".
Steve
