La_Gasser
Apr 01, 2017Explorer
Adjusting Pivot Arms on B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch
I have a 2013 F350 Dually 2WD with a B&W Turnover Ball hitch which I was using to pull a 34' horse trailer with living quarters with a gooseneck hitch. Horse trailer weighed approx. 14k, which is just slightly less that the toy hauler. Jayco dealer installed a B&W Companion hitch when we purchased the Toy Hauler. They positioned the pivot arms in the rear most position and in the highest position. No problem with the height as the toy hauler & truck are level when hooked up and 9" of bed rail clearance. I believe the pivot arms are too far back and need to be moved to the furthest forward position which would add some weight to the front axle. When I weighed this truck/toy hauler combo, the front axle weight only increased by 50lbs vs unloaded. My front tires have started to scallop on the center tread since we got this trailer & hitch. Had the alignment checked and all was ok. Truck is a long bed so cab clearance is not an issue if the pivot arms are moved forward. Has anyone else experienced any tire wear issues from having the pivot arms set too far back? Current position puts the kingpin behind the truck axle.