Gen Y clearances & measurements w/pics Standard and 4” offset ball

[Grateful Dad]

Figured I’d start new thread and not clog up anyone else’s. So to start, I have a crewcab short bed with a B&W turnoverball. My 5v’r is a Grand Design 150 Series 278BH which came with the Turning Point pin box. Only aftermarket option to date is the Gen Y executive which is what I’m currently running. Please note, for warranty concerns, this pin box IS NOT approved by Lippert (not going into all that on this thread, I know what I got and what isn’t covered, I’m good, all others do your research and make your own decisions).

For the last 1,200 miles I’ve been running a Weighsafe Goose which is about 3” higher than a standard ball. On flat ground I have about 9 1/4” of clearance between the bed rails and front cap and can turn as sharp as needed so far. I cannot go 90* but I can turn around in my cul-de-sac and have been able to maneuver and back in everywhere I’ve been. Don’t know what the angle is but is pretty darn sharp and to be honest I don’t like binding up the trailer axles so turning sharp enough to worry about cab clearance is a rare occurrence. Since I’ll max in on pics, I’ll post the Weighsafe goose setup in this post, B&W 4” will be in post #2

Oh ya, trailer sits just a smidge nose high but tows like a dream. No issues or concerns whatsoever.

 

[Grateful Dad]

B&W 4” offset. This ball is about 2” shorter than the Weighsafe so it sits about 1” taller than a standard ball. So with this setup, there is room for days. I can open the front compartment on the 5v’r all the way and the cap clearance is huge. What I did find is now the cap will contact my rolled up cover (if tightly rolled) but the cap is still nowhere near the cab/rear window. Only went on a short drive but moving the ball back 4” didn’t seem to make the truck ride funky or handle poorly. We are heading to the coast for spring break ( about 370 miles one way) so I might run the 4” offset with a max load to verify rear squat and handling.

 

[MattCBY]

Nice setup… I’ve been looking at the same trailer and was wondering how it would look with a 2500

 

[Icky]

How much tighter could you turn if it didn't hit your cover? I have the folding one, and was thinking about switching to the rolling one, but glad I didn't.

B&W 4” offset. This ball is about 2” shorter than the Weighsafe so it sits about 1” taller than a standard ball. So with this setup, there is room for days. I can open the front compartment on the 5v’r all the way and the cap clearance is huge. What I did find is now the cap will contact my rolled up cover (if tightly rolled) but the cap is still nowhere near the cab/rear window. Only went on a short drive but moving the ball back 4” didn’t seem to make the truck ride funky or handle poorly. We are heading to the coast for spring break ( about 370 miles one way) so I might run the 4” offset with a max load to verify rear squat and handling.

 

[Grateful Dad]

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How much tighter could you turn if it didn't hit your cover? I have the folding one, and was thinking about switching to the rolling one, but glad I didn't.

If I didn’t roll it “tight” I think the cap would clear it. I’m pretty sure I could go 90* or VERY close to it. I didn’t think to just measure the cap and distance from ball to cab. If I get a chance I’ll do that today. I will say with the weighsafe in the “standard” position, I have been able to maneuver everywhere I’ve been. Really got the 4” offset cuz I’m curious.

 

[DRBURNS]

Thanks for all of the details. Are you using both setups…or have you settled on one…and if one, why do you like that over the other?

Thanks…David

 

[Grateful Dad]

@DRBURNS Been using the Weigh Safe/no offset. It might just be the front cap on a 150 series but I have all the room I need so I keep the weight centered on the axle.