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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 03, 2017
Coming from 4"s behind the axle, should make for a better towing experience! I would expect that you would add a little more wt to front axle, but not a lot.

Your theory could be right, that being that far back with pin, causing some bouncing/chucking, maybe having some effect on tires. It does seem like once cupping of tires start, it seems to continue.

Thanks for the update, and good luck with the arms forward experience!

Jerry

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