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Thanks both of you .Andrew that’s interesting about the lwb 4x2’s . There is one 4x2 lwb with slider but there might be a crane going on behind the cab.which would leave about 1800 mm between crane and 5th wheel I think.about 100 mm out the wrong way.
I had a look at the underside of the trailer but good point Phil. Do you think there is a chance of a 2nd pin fitting point accessed from the top of the trailer bed?
All the Best
I have never heard of a trailer with a 1.9m pin it is impossible to couple to legally; don’t forget that the measurement which matters is from pin to the trailer corner, if it has square corners that will be close to 2.4., 2.3ish if it has cut of corners like a curtainsider. I dont believe that the unit exists that can have the 5th wheel so far back and remain under 16.5m overall and if it was a 4x2 you would definitely risk a serious drive axle overload. Unless it’s a very short trailer in which case off you go, but still weird.
Moving the pin is possible, but as has been said it’s a big job and would be a notifyable alteration requiring a visit to a test station.