dosbeagles Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Another learning question. Looking at different hauler beds for cab chassis models I see different cab to axle lengths example 60, 84 etc. What are the disadvantages/advantages of a short cab/axle length vs a longer one. Chris & Joni The Beagles now 3 Daphne, Ace and Flash looking 2016 Acura MDX http://jnctravelogue.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark and Dale Bruss Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Shorter axle distance, shorter turns. Please click for Emails instead of PM Mark & DaleJoey - 2016 Bounder 33C Tige - 2006 40' Travel SupremeSparky III - 2021 Mustang Mach-e, off the the Road since 2019 Useful HDT Truck, Trailer, and Full-timing Info atwww.dmbruss.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darryl&Rita Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 Shorter distance, shorter frame space to carry things. I have been wrong before, I'll probably be wrong again. 2000 Kenworth T 2000 w/N-14 and 10 speed Gen1 Autoshift, deck built by Star Fabrication 2006 smart fourtwo cdi cabriolet 2007 32.5' Fleetwood QuantumPlease e-mail us here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpsinc Posted December 3, 2018 Report Share Posted December 3, 2018 And beware that in LDTs, if the frame comes as a cab/chassis has 1 CA dim and if comes as a pickup with a bed, has a different CA dim. I know for sure GMs are like this. As for MDTs, dont think it is affected like that and many are more than 84", but 84" is generally a longer CA dim for LDTs. Marcel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Chef Posted December 22, 2018 Report Share Posted December 22, 2018 On 12/3/2018 at 1:53 AM, Mark and Dale Bruss said: Shorter axle distance, shorter turns. If the CA distance is too short, the front of the trailer may contact the back of the cab when making sharp turns. The hitch is usually located directly over the axle and acts as a pivot point. If the hitch is located in front or behind the axle, it acts as a lever and pivot; the more the distance, the greater the lever action, which affects backing into a space. The pin box on the trailer may be adjustable to increase/decrease the distance from the truck, but that may change the stress placed on the pin box. A hitch on a crew cab pickup truck, even with a long bed, may not provide sufficient clearance between the truck and trailer when turning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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