Forum Discussion

tvfrfireman's avatar
tvfrfireman
Explorer
Jun 18, 2013

Will adjusting B&W pivot arms forward help ride?

I have a B&W with a Companion Fifth Wheel hitch and am trying to improve the ride. Our fiver has about 3800 pounds of pin weight and the trailer is just over 17K. When we hit those bridge and overpa...
tvfrfireman's avatar
tvfrfireman
Explorer
Jun 19, 2013
Goose2448 wrote:
Moving the weight up a bit may help this problem. Its best to have a hitch 4-6" infront of the rear axle anyway. Another thing I do when towing, not matter what it is, is let off the gas and grab the trailer brakes when going over bumps like that. It really helps keep the bounce down. Its most notable on heavy single axle trailers, but works just the same for a heavy loaded GN, or 5er in this case. See if that helps any.
Thanks for the braking tip. I will give it a try.

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,104 PostsLatest Activity: Jan 22, 2025