How much space is needed between hitch and Smart/RZR?

[remoandiris]

I looked thru the HHRG but nothing jumped out. Is there a minimum "standard" distance needed between the hitch and Smart/RZR or is each setup different?

[Alie&Jim's Carrilite]

If your RV is 101" wide, then you need at least 51" inches. Most folks allow 60" or so for off camber turning, future hitch configurations, wider cars etc.

[remoandiris]

Thanks. Pics I've seen are deceiving.

[phoenix2013]

Here's what it looks like with 61 inches clearance at 90 degrees (yes, sooner or later you will find yourself at 90 degrees).

 

Here's what happens in a turn.

 

 

 

 

I cheated on my rig, needed a big drome,

 

so my distance is around 55 inches, the rig is pretty close to the drom in a 45 degree turn.

 

Also note, how I had to design double taper of the deck over the wheel wells. The previous setup didn't have it and this was the result on both sides of the rig in off camber turns.

[Dollytrolley]

Henry.............hanger-rash-for-trailer-trash...........kinda nice ring to it..........

 

Drive on.......(who put that deep sump drain where I was backing and......turning)