Trailer clipping truck when making 180 degree u-turn

[Shortline]

I have a 2016 WRL work and play.the front nose cap that covers the propane tanks and Generator.The tow vehicle is a 2002 Ford F350 pickup.when I try to make a hundred eighty degree U-turn, when I get past 90 degrees, and in the second half of the u-turn, the truck and trailer hit causing dents in my rear fender. The tabs that are used to lock down the front black plastic enclosure's put's dent's above and below the tail lights. As anyone else have dents in the back of their truck and not know how or where they came from, now you know.

[dalford]

Originally Posted by Shortline

I have a 2016 WRL work and play.the front nose cap that covers the propane tanks and Generator.The tow vehicle is a 2002 Ford F350 pickup.when I try to make a hundred eighty degree U-turn, when I get past 90 degrees, and in the second half of the u-turn, the truck and trailer hit causing dents in my rear fender. The tabs that are used to lock down the front black plastic enclosure's put's dent's above and below the tail lights. As anyone else have dents in the back of their truck and not know how or where they came from, now you know.

That's called a Jack Knife... Probably should refrain from more than 90 degree turns..,IMHO

[asquared]

Originally Posted by dalford

That's called a Jack Knife... Probably should refrain from more than 90 degree turns..,IMHO

X2

[Iwannacamp]

Could you get an extended ball mount ? I would assume 1or 2 inches would fix/help the situation. You could get a cheap/scrap mount and drill another hole to TEST with.


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[Iwannacamp]

I know they make a 12 and 18 inch

[Major Oz]

Originally Posted by Iwannacamp

I know they make a 12 and 18 inch

Dunno if "hijacking" a thread is ethical, but.........

If I put a 12 or 18 in extension on my hitch, what effect will it have on the equalizer bars or on the perceived hitch weight ?

Will I be jeopardizing safety in any way ?

( I am asking, as my tailgate is blocked by the electric tongue jack )

[dalford]

Originally Posted by Major Oz

Dunno if "hijacking" a thread is ethical, but.........

If I put a 12 or 18 in extension on my hitch, what effect will it have on the equalizer bars or on the perceived hitch weight ?

Will I be jeopardizing safety in any way ?

( I am asking, as my tailgate is blocked by the electric tongue jack )

I would not think it would make any significant difference on hitch weight or WD. You could easily determine that by measuring your front wheel well height before and after adding the extension.

My bigger concern would be to make sure the extension has the weight ratings your original hitch has.

[DDC]

Think about this, you are towing a V hooked at the point you have about three feet on each side of the tow vehicle, how do you expect to get past around 80 degrees, if you have weight distribution it will be less than 80 degrees. It's simple geometry.

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by Shortline

I have a 2016 WRL work and play.the front nose cap that covers the propane tanks and Generator.The tow vehicle is a 2002 Ford F350 pickup.when I try to make a hundred eighty degree U-turn, when I get past 90 degrees, and in the second half of the u-turn, the truck and trailer hit causing dents in my rear fender. The tabs that are used to lock down the front black plastic enclosure's put's dent's above and below the tail lights. As anyone else have dents in the back of their truck and not know how or where they came from, now you know.

Why are you making a 180 degree turn WOW any truck and trailer would be damaged that's half of a 360. Just a right turn from a street to another street is only a 90

[f5moab]

Originally Posted by Major Oz

Dunno if "hijacking" a thread is ethical, but.........

If I put a 12 or 18 in extension on my hitch, what effect will it have on the equalizer bars or on the perceived hitch weight ?

Will I be jeopardizing safety in any way ?

( I am asking, as my tailgate is blocked by the electric tongue jack )

From etrailer an extender will reduce towing your towing and tongue weight capacities.
https://www.etrailer.com/faq-hitch-a...extenders.aspx

[peterbilt]

not good on tires

[Shortline]

Making a U-turn. The trailer shouldn't hit the truck

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by Shortline

Making a U-turn. The trailer shouldn't hit the truck

It all depends on the turning radius of truck and the length of the trailer I bet most would hit. Take your unit into a mall parking lot and cut it all the way and let me know. As for me I know if I tried that on mine it just may and the stress on the trailer and ties would be great and on my semi the sleeper would hit please you take the chance of twisting the trailer and dragging the ties and getting flat spots

[bareftn]

Originally Posted by peterbilt

not good on tires

X2

[otisite2016]

Simple solution...make wider turns eh?

[Dodge Guy]

I would love it if I could make a 180 deg. turn! As it is I'm limited to about 85deg.

[Shortline]

Wider turns,really

[tkmi]

Originally Posted by Shortline

I have a 2016 WRL work and play.the front nose cap that covers the propane tanks and Generator.The tow vehicle is a 2002 Ford F350 pickup.when I try to make a hundred eighty degree U-turn, when I get past 90 degrees, and in the second half of the u-turn, the truck and trailer hit causing dents in my rear fender. The tabs that are used to lock down the front black plastic enclosure's put's dent's above and below the tail lights. As anyone else have dents in the back of their truck and not know how or where they came from, now you know.

Don't make u turns, and when you do, look first, if the area is to small to make your turn at 60 deg. In a big circle then go somewhere else.