How Far Should The Ball Be From The Cab?

[Nessmuk]

That tongue weight varied but was about 220# 46" behind the axle.

At one time I was at the full 8000# capacity of the truck with a full bed and trailer. It was not pleasant travel but the truck never complained. Probably due to the added cooling capacity.

[Nessmuk]

The hitch on this looks to be right about where I put mine.
http://www.sunlineclub.com/docs/83c.pdf

[JohnB]

Hi Nessmuck

I have never seen that brochure before. Interesting reading down memory lane.

However I did not see any reference to hitch mounting. Was there a page that you where referring to?

John

[Nessmuk]

John,
I was just referring to the pictures in the brochure. As it turned out unless I removed or replaced a cross member I had to mount the ball in front of the axle anyway. Even with the ball 1 3/4 to 1 7/8 in front of the axle it towed fine. I didn't hit the cab making full right angle turns. I may lower the nose a little, which will move the front of the trailer closer to the cab. We'll see how it goes. The nose is a little high right now, at least by sight.
I must say I liked towing the gn. No, or very little, sway when the 18 wheelers went by. It was even good in the strong winds we were having.

[JohnB]

WoW Great!! Any chance of some pics?

You have us really curious now

Good luck with your new coach!

[Nessmuk]

Thanks! And there will be pics. I think I saw the posting on how to post pics on the "Funline" thread. I owe Sunline Fan the # too.