[mtlakejim]

Originally Posted by Phil P

Hi

The correct position of the king pin of the trailer is centerline of the rear axle or .5 inches in front of centerline. This is per the TV manufacturer I know my Silverado specs the king pin .5 inch in front of the centerline of the rear axle.

If you hitch is in the correct location the front of the TV should not ”raise” at all when you put the weight on the hitch.

Ours is the opposite the front axle gains weight when the trailer is hooked.

I weighed a Ram for the owner a few months ago because the 5th wheel trailer was “steering” the truck. His front axle got lighter with the trailer hooked. It turned out to be the hitch misplace by 5/8 of an inch. Moved it to the .5 inch in front of centerline rear axle and corrected the problem.

Phil P

I think most folks mistake the change in angle “headlights in trees” for front end lift as the rear squats more than front?? I admit to being in that camp. And I think it may be true on bumper pulls as with load all on rear bumper steering does get lighter