I suspect they do that so there is more clearance for the trailer when turning on un-even surfaces? A HDT (heavy duty truck) hauler bed is probably a bit wider than your average pickup truck? So having the extra width and height would be more likely to cause contact with the trailer, wouldn't it? Most of the hauler beds I'm seeing where they don't load a car from the back they are mounting the hitch way near the back of the bed. I'm told this makes it better for backing up and stuff. And it frees up more bed space for side loading a Smart car or cycles. Or building a drom box.
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'03 Freightliner FL112, 295" wheel base, with '03 United Specialties 26' living quarters, single screw, Cat C12 430 h/p 1650 torque, Eaton 10speed , 3.42 rear axle ratio
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