Finally got the truck, next will the fifth wheel fit ?.

tourusa wrote:

While my truck bed is 6'9"s, not long bed, my FW pin is 40.5"s from back of cab. With my EZ-turn front cap design, I've no issue turning or backing.

This may help, when you install hitch, and measure from pin center of hitch to back of fuel tank.

As President of the "B&W HeavyWeight FanBoy Club" I HIGHLY suggest flat side of supports towards the cab and FULL forward. Keep a minimum of 6" bed clearance.

schlep1967 wrote:
You are still measuring from the puck mounting point. Watch the video I posted again. You need to measure from where the center of the pin would be to the closest point on the cab. Or in your case the closest point on the corner of the tank.
How high does the tank sit above the top of the bed?

Hi I got the video very good, I went to the dealers over the weekend and measured some of the fifth wheels and will attach some pictures when I measure from the gooseneck

MFL wrote:

tourusa wrote:
Based on the recommendation of the B&W hitch which installation would you all suggest based on my setup

Normally, with a long bed truck, I'd suggest putting the arms in the farthest forward (3"s ahead of axle).

If you still have the fuel tank installed, with a certain amount above the bed rails, you may want to allow more clearance, so arms installed to rear position (1" ahead of axle center).

In any case, since you don't have a FW yet, to know how much clearance, you need to set the hitch to a height that will likely give 6"s bed rail clearance minimum. Center height, or highest height, would be best starting point.

The B&W hitches are easy to readjust, once you get the FW home, or even on site at the place of purchase, if you have just a few tools with you.

Jerry

@@Thanks Jerry we will be staying in. TT and Naco sites any input appreciated

You are still measuring from the puck mounting point. Watch the video I posted again. You need to measure from where the center of the pin would be to the closest point on the cab. Or in your case the closest point on the corner of the tank.
How high does the tank sit above the top of the bed?

tourusa wrote:
Based on the recommendation of the B&W hitch which installation would you all suggest based on my setup

Normally, with a long bed truck, I'd suggest putting the arms in the farthest forward (3"s ahead of axle).

If you still have the fuel tank installed, with a certain amount above the bed rails, you may want to allow more clearance, so arms installed to rear position (1" ahead of axle center).

In any case, since you don't have a FW yet, to know how much clearance, you need to set the hitch to a height that will likely give 6"s bed rail clearance minimum. Center height, or highest height, would be best starting point.

The B&W hitches are easy to readjust, once you get the FW home, or even on site at the place of purchase, if you have just a few tools with you.

Jerry

tourusa wrote:
Phew, I’m getting into the new concept from trailer to fifth wheel ,

I do have a question do you guys see a difference between towing a 36 ft and a 44 ft forth wheel, we are hunting around and I know the truck no problem ??

Not so much difference while actually towing, but some campsites will not be available to the longer FWs.

Another consideration is height. Often times a longer FW will also mean taller. If you stay in large RV resorts, usually not a problem. Camping in SPs, or older private CGs, both length, and height can limit your site options.

Jerry

Based on the recommendation of the B&W hitch which installation would you all suggest based on my setup

Phew, I’m getting into the new concept from trailer to fifth wheel ,

I do have a question do you guys see a difference between towing a 36 ft and a 44 ft forth wheel, we are hunting around and I know the truck no problem ??