Hitch pin location
I have a few questions based on the following setup. I have a '04 Dodge 3500 Quad Cab DRW truck. I have it setup to haul my TC, and my '87 Alpenlite 19. The Alpenlite weight is 5000 lbs, with pin weight of 360 lbs. It has a 10 inch pin box extension. My bumper pull hitch is a Curt with a 2550 lb tongue weight capacity.
1 It is generally said the pin weight should be over the rear axle or a couple of inches forward. If true why? On my truck the bumper hitch will handle 2550 lb tongue weight capacity. Why could I not put the pin weight over the hitch?
2 Considering my '87 Alpenlite 19 is 5000 lbs with pin weight of 360 lbs., would I have any negative issues pulling down the highway with a slider hitch slid all the way to the back?
1 It is generally said the pin weight should be over the rear axle or a couple of inches forward. If true why? On my truck the bumper hitch will handle 2550 lb tongue weight capacity. Why could I not put the pin weight over the hitch?
2 Considering my '87 Alpenlite 19 is 5000 lbs with pin weight of 360 lbs., would I have any negative issues pulling down the highway with a slider hitch slid all the way to the back?
