244 in wheelbase

What is the kingpin setting on your trailer?

 

Must be like riding a log wagon!!

 

24" for the flatbed and I think 18 for the step. I would still have clearance for 36" but my tarps couldn't be striped to the face of the headache rack.

 

most flats i see have a 30'' pin setting.

you can have any wheelbase you want, short or long. longer than average or shorter than average will require creativity in terms of maneuvering or stowing gear.

 

I have seen a few with short wheelbases and 30-36 inch kingpin get the corner of the trailer into the headache rack. If the exhaust moves the headache rack back even more then you have less room also. With a short wheelbase truck I would look for an 18 or 24 inch kingpin setting. I have two flats 1 with a 30" setting and 1 with a 24" setting. I have no issues but I also have a 270" wheelbase. I do like being able to hang off the front of the trailer and not have to worry how far up a wide load is sitting. Just something to think about and especially if it's a short wheelbase truck.

 

I have a 09 columbia. Since it is a dpf equipped truck the stack was just a straight pipe but it had the same bracket that the pre dpf trucks has to hold the muffler. I gained 10 inches or so removing the stack and brackets. I have about 10 inches of clearance with a 36" dry box in with the corner of the trailer
Pointing to the center of the headache rack. No I don't have too much room for over hang. My next truck will tho. I had to work with what I have. If my numb brain would of thought that I really wanted to throw chains instead of swinging doors my choice of truck would have been different. Lol hindsight is 20/20.