Correct set up of 5th wheel hitch

krusegroup wrote:
We are currently in process of going from a TT to a 5th wheel. I've got a 2014 Ram 2500 Cummins 4x4 CC SB. This subject has been on my mind a lot! We ended up ordering a 2016 Jayco Eagle HT 28.5 BHXB. It is the longest/heaviest/biggest in the "half ton towable" HT line. After reading some of the posts on being nose high, I had our dealer check with our Jayco rep regarding height. Jayco is apparently trying to address the issue for 2016. They added a 2" square spacer between the spring pack and axle (axle already on the bottom side), and put a 2" lower hole on the spring shackle brackets which they will set up if requested on order ( I did). Plus, I specified the 16" E rated tires and wheels, which should get me another 1.5". The Jayco rep assured my dealer the only trucks that are a problem have been lifted. Mine is stock height. I'm already figuring I will most likely have to remove my Truxedo tonneau cover. If not for the inch it adds to rail height, for the 2.5 it extends inward! When it's here, set up level, 6-8" of clearance above the bed, etc. THEN I'll rest easy! :)