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Curly2001
Explorer II
Jan 28, 2020

2019 Chevy 2500 and Sundance XLT with new hitch too high

I just purchased a 2019 2500HD Chevy with a new Curt slider hitch. Hooked up the trailer and even at the lowest hitch setting, the trailer is about 4.5" high at the front compared to the rear of the t...
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Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2020
Go to a level place, block the tires to the point the RV is "LEVEL". Now what is your bed clearance at tailgate? If over 6" subtract 6 from that number. Now subtract the clearance difference from your tire block height. THAT is how much your RV needs to be raised. The bed clearance difference number is how much the hitch can be lowered.

You will have a horrible towing experience like mentioned with too light of a pin.

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