Help with Companion Pivot Arm position Please

CurtisFamily wrote:
Installing our new B & W Companion today. In the instructions I get 9 options for where to mount the Pivot arm for different vertical and horizontal positions. I can figure out the vertical placement so that we end up with a level trailer when towing and adequate clearance above the bed. However, do I want my Kingpin 3" behind the post, 5" behind the post, or 7" behind the post. We have an 8 foot bed, so I'm not concerned about clearing the cab, but do I want the kingpin closer to the cab or closer to the tailgate? What is the difference? Ride? Thanks in advance for the opinions.

Measure the distance from the king pin back to the vertical of your 5er, next take this measurement from each corner (bumper) of your tow vehicle add 2" to 3" for clearance and this is the minimum of where the king pin needs to be.
I have a long bed Dodge and mine is back as far as possible and I still don't have but 3+/-" in a normal turn. Hope this helps.