5th wheel hitch position in the bed
Can anyone tell me or does it matter that the Kingpin head is directly over the centerline of the rear axle? Or is it just a matter of you having enough clearance to keep from hitting the cab and side...
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'Chucking' is for/aft movement of 5th wheel ....sway rarely is an issue with 5th wheel unless heavy winds then that is just getting blown around.
Chucking can be due to pin weight too light (low % of trailers GVWR), trailer braking too soon/too aggressive and hitch placement (king pin)
Forward of axle center will result in better towing
Specific instructions for rail placement for your year/brand/model of truck should be the ones followed.
I know different mfgs have different instructions but they are based on their rails and their hitches
Use the B&W fixed rail installation instructions
Here is a 'article' about placement-----LINK
Chucking can be due to pin weight too light (low % of trailers GVWR), trailer braking too soon/too aggressive and hitch placement (king pin)
Forward of axle center will result in better towing
Specific instructions for rail placement for your year/brand/model of truck should be the ones followed.
I know different mfgs have different instructions but they are based on their rails and their hitches
Use the B&W fixed rail installation instructions
Here is a 'article' about placement-----LINK
