Hitch position question or poll
So hi, I'm new here, done some readin here before but need someone with some experience. I've talked to a few people including a mechanic and rv place about placing the hitch back of the centreline. M...
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Given a big 1 ton truck and a small 5k trailer, you can probably get away with 3-6" behind the axle. If you are talking a couple feet behind the axle, I would get nervous.
It won't be as good as the correct position but no where near as bad as a bumper pull setup in terms of towing feel.
Personally, I would go with a modest extension hitch box and put the hitch in the correct position. Yes, it will put more strain on the trailer frame but such a light trailer and modest extension should be minimal increase and highly unlikely to be an issue.
It won't be as good as the correct position but no where near as bad as a bumper pull setup in terms of towing feel.
Personally, I would go with a modest extension hitch box and put the hitch in the correct position. Yes, it will put more strain on the trailer frame but such a light trailer and modest extension should be minimal increase and highly unlikely to be an issue.
