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Originally Posted by RedMule
the rails have a versatility advantage in that you can do either a 5th wheel or gooseneck hitch. The turnover ball is a cleaner looking install. We had problems with the turnover ball in my brother-in-laws Mega-cab in that the bed is a little shorter than a standard sb truck. The turnover ball couldn't be installed right over the pumpkin and had to be moved forward enough so that the ball would clear the pumpkin. Clearance issues might be something for you to look at also if you have a short bed. Alabamafrog has a good idea with his hitch. I like that for a shortbed  . |
Mounting the hitch ball over the center of the pumpkin/rear axle is "ok", of course you don't want it behind the axle, but it is actually better to have the hitch mounted foward of the rear axle. The more forward the hitch the more it will help to eliminate trailer "sway" and also puts more weight on the front axle, i.e the load will be more stable and you truck can handle it better. B&W at one time recommended up to 6 or 7 inches forward of the rear axle I believe, now they have brought it down to 4inchs for there superduty turnover ball. Makes sense right?