Joined the B&W Hitch Club
Well, I've been looking at B&W hitches for a while, but struggled with the price of them new. I stumbled across a 1 year old one last evening that is like new and bought it today for about 1/2 the pr...
Forum Discussion
blofgren wrote:MFL wrote:
"Maybe the Ram shortbox offers less cab to trailer clearance than the Ford does?"
Yes, several inches less from axle center to cab. While in most cases a Ford, or GM, will not NEED a slider, with modern FWs, a Ram would require more caution, when backing/turning short.
Jerry
I'm not sure that it's several inches, but I do believe they are slightly shorter. They are 6'4".
I have rarely needed the slider, but have had the cap of the trailer touch the back window of the truck a couple of times in tight turns so it can happen. The B&W sliding mechanism looks to be much easier to use than the Curt was so it hopefully won't be such a hassle to use.
The Curt assembly and picture frame adapter sold today so they are definitely in demand too.
It is the axle center to cab, rather than bed length, that makes the difference. Design changes happen, but GM was longest at about 43 inches, then Ford about 41"s, with Ram being shortest around 38"s.
Great you sold the Curt and adapter. The B&W will have some ahead/back, as well as up/down adjustment by moving the upright arms. Check all adjustments, when hooked up, for all clearance issues, with hitch in tow position, and slid back as well, for pin box clearance.
Enjoy that new hitch.
Jerry
