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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Topic: High-Low Drop Hitch Posted: 18 May 2014 at 11:48pm |
My towing vehicle has a 28" from the ground to the top of the ball. The trailer has 18" from the ground to the top of the ball cup. I am using a weight distro system and all the measures are from the ball installed on the WD assembly. I was wondering - what kind of high-low drop hitch are you using to level the trailer ? Thank you
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 6:09am |
My Blue Ox WDH has a lift/drop "beam" that plugs into the hitch receiver. It should give plenty of adjustment.
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 8:32am |
As I said - the measurements are AFTER the WD assembly was installed. It is set at the lowest setting. Is just happen that the TV is lifted
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 9:07am |
I have the E2 and I believe I'm using just about the biggest shank they have (it may be the biggest). You can see it in the pic in my signature; I don't have the spring bars in place. It still ends up being slightly nose-up, but a full tank of fresh water just about levels it out.
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 9:10am |
I just spoke with Camco and they suggested one that drops 9.5" (http://www.camco.net/Products/Item?prodID=10838#.U3oBk15ZQV-)
... I'll see how fast I can get it. techntrek - isn't the fresh water tank on the back of the rv?
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 11:03am |
If you have the Equalizer or the E2, have you tried this tool? http://www.equalizerhitch.com/About%20Equal-i-zer/shanksizes.php On the 171 the fresh water tank is just in front of the axle. You can see its outline in my sig pic, in front of the wheel to just below the door. |
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 1:26pm |
On my 2009 172 ... is right behind the axle. Not too smart. I did order the shank that drops 9.5" - that should get me close to reality - missing 1.5".
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 8:31pm |
You could add risers to the pod if it doesn't have them.. that would lift your ball/hitch height 3 1/2 inches..
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NXRocks
Newbie Joined: 27 Apr 2014 Location: Evergreen, CO Online Status: Offline Posts: 24 |
Posted: 19 May 2014 at 9:27pm |
I did ... and it raised 4" .Is just that my truck is lifted up
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Hairy Podders
Senior Member Joined: 05 Mar 2014 Location: Northwest Ohio Online Status: Offline Posts: 217 |
Posted: 20 May 2014 at 6:56am |
First off, my Blue Ox WDH has a receiver beam that can lift the ball 10"or drop the ball 10"by turning the beam over. Second thing; I have a lift on my Jeep and this setup works fine for me. Third thing; IF you'd give a description of the vehicle in question, it might help. Try not to be so secretive when asking for help. The more pieces to the puzzle, the more that we can offer helpful suggestions.
BTW, we will be in Colorado(from Denver to Ouray, to four corners area)this summer.... |
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines 2014 RP178 2006 Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon |
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