Thread: hitch placement
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Old 09-19-2009, 09:43 AM   #5
Motor31
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The hitch manufacturer has already done most of the calculations for you. The mounting instructions should show where the hitch is to be mounted.

It's not likely you will get a fixed amount of weight transfer per inch as you have to figure the pin weight of the trailer into the calculations. Heavier trailers add more weight and if you move it back you'll be in the same position as a bumper pull that is too heavy for the truck. The 5th wheel trailer will put between 10% to 20% of it's weight on the tow vehicle.
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