I have a 30' gooseneck horse trailer that will be pulled by a 2wd, longbed, quad cab pickup using a B&W turnover ball hitch. Where do I want the hitch placed as far as over axle/ahead of axle/behind axle? My feeling is directly over the rear axle is best for my situation. Just want others' opinions who do more towing than I do. Thank you, Mike
most manfs. recommend 1-2" for the ball or hitch pin ahead of the rear axle i have seen as far forward as 5" my fiver pin is 2" forward of the axle centerline, if it helps. also go to the hitch makers web site and get their rec. placement
It is better, in my opinion, to keep it over the rear axle. Otherwise, the weight may contribute to increased weight on the front axle. If you have the capacity up front, then, it does not mater. If you running a diesel up front, your close to being there already. My fiver would come very close to hitting the cab if I ran the hitch forward of the rear axle. Dave
I have an 03 3500 with 275,000 miles of hard hauling and my goose-neck ball is 2 inches in front of the rear axle. I have seen a lot of trucks with the pin placement over the rear axle, and they have more sway and headlight problems at night. To much weight on the rear makes for good coon hunting head lights!!rotfl
My B&W said 2' forward of the rear axle. It helps ditribute the weight better. I actually didn't have to make any holes in the chassis. It was a very easy installation.
