CrazyCooter Posted June 21, 2015 Report Share Posted June 21, 2015 FYI for the OP and others.... We drove the combo 400 miles round trip on some of the worst sections of highway a normal person would want take a 65' combo through on the way to the West Coast HDT Rally with no noticeable ill effects. There were even high winds from Reno through Susanville and I didn't know the 5er was back there........ I think the hitch being that far back perfectly compliments the long wheelbase in that the trailer axles pretty much track right with the drive axle on the truck.....might even be a little inside! 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exile Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I am going to try my combo out this week, maybe tommorow. I will post some pics unless you would prefer a new thread. I am 270" on my wheelbase, with a 22' steel bed. I have a TSLB2H 5th wheel air ride hitch with the extra capacity bag, and I cut the corners of the end of the bed off at angles for jackknifing. I for one would like to see pictures of your rig. A 22' bed and a 270 wb sounds worth seeing. 98 379 with 12.7 DD LG Dodge w/5.9 CTD Chrome habit I’m trying to kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I for one would like to see pictures of your rig. A 22' bed and a 270 wb sounds worth seeing. Me too! That bad boy will be a road train if you plan to pull a big 5er too.... 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Gamo Posted June 23, 2015 Report Share Posted June 23, 2015 Me too! That bad boy will be a road train if you plan to pull a big 5er too.... A Roadtrain indeed. We went to try the test drive today and found that the 5th wheel pin box frame touches the bed when hitched. So 8 hours of mods today, and maybe most of tommorow, then we will try it once more. I will be sure to post pics here if it is ok with the original poster. Dont want to hi-jack the thread. BTW, on the length of the trailer it is a 45' DRV Atlanta triple axle. It will be a big combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Gamo Posted June 24, 2015 Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 Well, as I thought the final touches to the mods on the pin box reinforcement plates took all day. So maybe tommorow, weather permitting road testing will commence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevy3500 Posted June 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2015 A Roadtrain indeed. We went to try the test drive today and found that the 5th wheel pin box frame touches the bed when hitched. So 8 hours of mods today, and maybe most of tommorow, then we will try it once more. I will be sure to post pics here if it is ok with the original poster. Dont want to hi-jack the thread. BTW, on the length of the trailer it is a 45' DRV Atlanta triple axle. It will be a big combo. [/quote Go ahead and post, I got mine moved back where its gonna stay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Gamo Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Well got the modifications finished and everything all hooked up properly. No real issues to speak of I did weigh and I had an approximate 6000lbs pin with 1400lbs off the front axle. Right about where I anticipated it. No handling problems. I did notice porpoising on the elevated expressway between I-10 and 1-12 on I-55 - Turned around at Manchac and went back to Hammond. The porpoising manifested at approx. 65 and was noticeable enough for me to back it down to 60, but that is ok with me - I usually tow at 60-65 anyway. On the Interstate it was smooth as could be. I also tried some emergency stopping on the non-elevated portion of the expressway (below the bridge) and when I used the trailer brake and honked on my airbrakes - all was good. When I only used the service brakes and allowed the controller to apply the brakes - I noticed the trailer getting a bit squirrelly - I guess I just need to adjust my controller to suit my driving style as we use it more. So without further delay here are some pics I took today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Gamo Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 One more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 WOW! So I take you aren't planning to stay in tight RV parks much? 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkennell Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 No State Parks for that rig! and nowhere east of Ohio either..... GOtta say that looks pretty cool though. No camper at present. Way too many farm machines to maintain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.Gamo Posted June 25, 2015 Report Share Posted June 25, 2015 Thanks for the nice comments, and yes - I must admit I am very cautious about where we go - it is a bit of a white knuckle experience in tight spots. But believe it or not it turns and backs better with the axle further back, although that doesn't help with tight bends in the road. (Ask me how I know that!) That is one of the main reasons to haul the 4Runner on the back so we can off load before we get to the destination and scout it out to see the best spot to park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeroark Posted July 21, 2015 Report Share Posted July 21, 2015 We moved ours far enough back for safe radius turn with 2 bikes on the deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCooter Posted July 22, 2015 Report Share Posted July 22, 2015 What do use for ramps? They look strong enough for a Jeep? We moved ours far enough back for safe radius turn with 2 bikes on the deck 1999 Peterbilt 385 C12 430/1650 13spd 2006 Dodge 3500 DRW 4x4 2010 Hitchhiker Champagne 36 LKRSB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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