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La_Gasser
Explorer
Apr 01, 2017

Adjusting Pivot Arms on B&W Companion 5th Wheel Hitch

I have a 2013 F350 Dually 2WD with a B&W Turnover Ball hitch which I was using to pull a 34' horse trailer with living quarters with a gooseneck hitch. Horse trailer weighed approx. 14k, which is just...
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MFL
Nomad II
Apr 01, 2017
Pin behind axle is not the best option. Normally pin center should be 2"s in front of axle center. It is not unusual to see very little weight added to front axle, even with pin slightly ahead of axle center. I would move the arms forward to get to 2"s ahead as a minimum.

Jerry

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