Re: What gives

Posted by Paul in Mich on July 02, 2004 at 07:24:30 from (68.188.227.110):

In Reply to: What gives posted by Duane on July 01, 2004 at 13:52:40:

Duane, If what the dealer told you were true, wouldn't semi's have the 5th wheel pivot point behind the rear axle? I think you'll find that they are positioned 2/3 to 3/4 tward the front drive axle on tandoms, and in front of the axle on single rear axles. I would first check with Texas D.O.T., and then if they can quote no law prohibiting the hitch from being directly over or slightly ahead of the axle, confront the dealer and ask him to show you such law, and if he can't, make a big scene right in front of customers, which usually gets their attention. The whole reason for having the fifth wheel over or ahead of the axle is so that the load does not take weight off the front wheels which in turn affects steering. Try going around a corner, or negotiating an on or off ramp with the front wheels barely biting the pavement, and see the crowd gather after you lose it. It just doesn't make logical sense, and worse it becomes a safety issue. Also, unless there were pre drilled mounting holes in the bed, I would make them replace the bed at their cost. As stated in previous threads, the dealer is CYA mode. That still doesn't make him right.

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