5th wheel all the way back or not? flatbed

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  1. brsrafal

    brsrafal Bobtail Member

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    So just want to know what you guys think I'm a flatbed driver I haul pipe split axle trailer with a peterbilt 579 sleeper tractpr. I recently slid the 5th wheel all the way back ( before it was second to last hole) I figured it will give me better turning and uturn capabilities without worrying about hitting the tractor I'm in nj ny md pa de area I do good amount of city driving and I at times have to go into tight spots make tight turns and some unavoidable uturns. So will having it all the way back effect my turning or backing ? what about winter driving if i'm too light on my steers?? again before it was in second to last so I believe i wont feel a difference at all the truck is in the shop now for maintenance so i'm just analyzing on down time lol maybe i'm just overthinking this
     
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  3. REO6205

    REO6205 Road Train Member

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    We'll move your post to a forum where you'll get more answers.
     
  4. DRTDEVL

    DRTDEVL Road Train Member

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    Split axle? Do you mean a spread?

    How heavy are you usually running? With the 5th wheel all the way to the rear, there is always a potential of not being able to scale a load.
     
  5. cool7035

    cool7035 Light Load Member

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    I run with mine all the way to the rear nearly all the time. Thing is, you need to know your weight on the axles. EMPTY! Then you can decide. As for turning, u-turns and such, the difference between all the way back vs 2 holes up is about 6". You'll never notice.
     
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  6. rch10007

    rch10007 Medium Load Member

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    I would set it where the truck floats down the road.
     
  7. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    All the way back is where all the cool kids run their fifth wheel. And I mean ALL the way back. 3C0071A4-8761-4508-B47C-B6BEEA2A7E39.jpeg
     
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  8. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    To quote Easy-E
    Real MF'n G's
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  9. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    I’ve done it when I haul 60’ tower cranes sections.
     
  10. motocross25

    motocross25 Road Train Member

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    Sounds like my wedding night :(
     
  11. blairandgretchen

    blairandgretchen Road Train Member

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    That’s what she said? :)
     
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