rhagfo wrote:
The simple fact is to turn sharp up to 90 degrees, with a square nosed 5er. You need the pin to be at least half the width of the 5er back from the cab, less than that it will make contact at less than 90 degrees! If you have a short bed and have between 48" to 50" between pin and cab, the pin is likely aft of the rear axle.
DURB thank you for your observations. Excluding the 3 vehicles, all my other toys were Craigslist purchases. There are amazing deals out there. And I found them.
I have begun downsizing as I get closer to retirement.
Now the hitch . After moving the 2 arms back I still did not have enough clearance so I finally moved the main pin to the farthest position aft. After I finished. I took the measurement from the center of the plate hole to the edge of the cab and came up with 56 inches.. went and measured from the center of the pin on the trailer to the farthest edge and came up with 51 inches. I have not had time yet to hook up and see the reality of making a tight turn . But soon I hope to see.
Thanks for all the interest.
Chris
