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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-19-2014, 08:06 AM
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Posted By Dayle1
You didn't say how much it moved toward the fifth...

You didn't say how much it moved toward the fifth wheel vs how much it moved down. Extended pin boxes put more stress on a fiver frame than a straight drop pin box and are roughly a 2 ft extension. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-18-2014, 05:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,546
Posted By Dayle1
Unfortunately, you are wrong about no extra...

Unfortunately, you are wrong about no extra stress. The adaptor can be bolted to the fiver pin box and super strong, but moving the pivot point further from the fiver frame will always result in...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 12-20-2013, 02:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,546
Posted By Dayle1
Clif has it right, that extension means greater...

Clif has it right, that extension means greater stress on the trailer frame every time you accelerate or stop. The Cruiser frame was strengthened after Aug. 1st, 2011, but not for the added stress. ...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-23-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,546
Posted By Dayle1
Dan, You haven't said if you need the GN...

Dan,

You haven't said if you need the GN ball mount for other trailers or just trying to utilize it. The B&W Companion is a fine hitch, a little heavy, but if the limited offset will work, then a...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 10-23-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,546
Posted By Dayle1
In general, GN adaptors are not a good choice due...

In general, GN adaptors are not a good choice due to the added stress that it puts on the fifth wheel frame. Not the hitch and not the pin box, but to the actual trailer frame. There are plenty of...
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