Jayco Pin to Nose Distance
I'm completely new to 5th wheels (previously owned a TT, a hybrid, and a couple of pop-ups), and I'm setting up my Pull-Rite Superglide hitch. I have the hitch pin clamp set directly over axle, as ...
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5th wheel hitch should be mounted so that king pin is directly over or slightly forward of rear axle.
Trailer length doesn't matter. Trailer width and location of king pin are what matters in regards to turning radius
Design of trailer front cap also comes into play. Some are flat, some rounded and some have scoops/scallops in them that allow for better clearance.
Trailer is 8' wide (96") so 48" would be radius but type of hitch and king pin location can make big difference in turning radius.
HERE is info from Superguide on hitch/king pin distance and set up
You should be good at 40" (directly over rear axle)
Trailer length doesn't matter. Trailer width and location of king pin are what matters in regards to turning radius
Design of trailer front cap also comes into play. Some are flat, some rounded and some have scoops/scallops in them that allow for better clearance.
Trailer is 8' wide (96") so 48" would be radius but type of hitch and king pin location can make big difference in turning radius.
HERE is info from Superguide on hitch/king pin distance and set up
You should be good at 40" (directly over rear axle)
