Nose-high

[Erik]

2023 F350 4WD LB / 2026 Avenue 30BH. Truck has a 1-1/2" leveling kit to bring the front up to flat, but rear height is untouched stock.
I have 7-1/4" clearance above the bedrails when parked level. I don't mind that "little extra", but it's the nose high stance of the trailer that is concerning to me. I could probably go a touch lower and still have comfortable clearance (I've seen several places that at least 5-6" is recommended), but the pinbox seems to be adjusted to its top holes already. Any adjustments in the actual hitch (B&W Companion, using puck system) that I'm unaware of? Or other suggestions? I'm also considering a switch to the GooseTech-does it have any better height adjustment? Seems like an unlifted stock truck shouldn't be almost too high for a fifth wheel?

 

[UGA Fan]

Seems like an unlifted stock truck shouldn't be almost too high for a fifth wheel?

Agreed, but the truth of the matter is that some Alliance 5th wheels sit too low for modern heavy-duty trucks.

 

[Flyer32RLS]

This is our F350 with Anderson Hitch. As you can see it is near level. Have 7+ clearance. I decided against airbags as costly and have to mess with it constantly so installed Timbrens. Takes ~20 minutes and truck only sags about 1 1/2 inches. Rides great over 2000 miles ad not tire wear that I can see. Honestly looking at your rig, the nose is not high at all. I'd just watch and see if wear develops on the rear tires. I would bet not.

 

[Chief2hairs]

2023 F350 4WD LB / 2026 Avenue 30BH. Truck has a 1-1/2" leveling kit to bring the front up to flat, but rear height is untouched stock.
I have 7-1/4" clearance above the bedrails when parked level. I don't mind that "little extra", but it's the nose high stance of the trailer that is concerning to me. I could probably go a touch lower and still have comfortable clearance (I've seen several places that at least 5-6" is recommended), but the pinbox seems to be adjusted to its top holes already. Any adjustments in the actual hitch (B&W Companion, using puck system) that I'm unaware of? Or other suggestions? I'm also considering a switch to the GooseTech-does it have any better height adjustment? Seems like an unlifted stock truck shouldn't be almost too high for a fifth wheel?

Hello. I have a 2025 F350 SRW and an Avenue 32RLS that sits fairly level. I have the pin box all the way up and the uprights on the B&W Companion lowered all the way. I have ~6.5 " clearance. Is your B&W at the lowest setting? I believe there is 3 different heights available for adjustments.

 

[Erik]

Hello. I have a 2025 F350 SRW and an Avenue 32RLS that sits fairly level. I have the pin box all the way up and the uprights on the B&W Companion lowered all the way. I have ~6.5 " clearance. Is your B&W at the lowest setting? I believe there is 3 different heights available for adjustments.

I will check for that and report back. I didn't know it was internally adjustable...see, that's why I ask here! As for the nose high, that picture doesn't show it as well, but I'll see if I can find a better pic that does.
Flyer,
If the Timbrens reduce/remove the sag, I'd think it would exaggerate the nose-high even more?

 

[Chief2hairs]

I will check for that and report back. I didn't know it was internally adjustable...see, that's why I ask here! As for the nose high, that picture doesn't show it as well, but I'll see if I can find a better pic that does.
Flyer,
If the Timbrens reduce/remove the sag, I'd think it would exaggerate the nose-high even more?

Lift the head off, look at the vertical uprights and the uprights should have extra holes to use for height adjustments that are 1" increments for about 3" up/down settings.

 

[Flyer32RLS]

I will check for that and report back. I didn't know it was internally adjustable...see, that's why I ask here! As for the nose high, that picture doesn't show it as well, but I'll see if I can find a better pic that does.
Flyer,
If the Timbrens reduce/remove the sag, I'd think it would exaggerate the nose-high even more?

Chief2hairs, that is a funny sign on, Chief2hairs. I'm guessing from that name that you don't have much snow on the roof?
The Timbrens do reduce the sag. The sag was upwards of 3+ inches. Reduced it by about 1/2. Doesn't exaggerate nose-high, it was very level before so now it is a little nose high but looks good to me. If I start wearing out tires then I'll have to do something but with over 2000 miles, no wear. I wold probably just get a larger tire that would raise the RV up a little. Damn sure not going to replace the spring system.