dpgllg wrote:
Lilliemae30 wrote:
I am the original poster. Thank you to all those who responded in a helpful manner and so quickly. My hubby asked me to try to find information on this forum while he was on the phone with multiple places to get the best information he could.
We were stressed and nearly ready to return the truck. A lot has changed in the 13 years since we last purchased our old one and of course none of this was an issue then.
We have decided to follow the consensus to hitch up to the camper and go from there as outlined by helpful posters.
We cannot do it until Tuesday when the derails for the existing Reese is installed. I will updAte you all when we find our best resolution.
By the way, I have used this forum for many years and do know about and use the SEARCH button. You have to be pretty specific to find what you are looking for, as I am no mechanic, I did the best I could. Again thAnk you for your responses. They helped relive the pressure on us.
The forums can be your best friend or a nightmare at times. I agree on the search feature use as well not always finding what you are looking for. What others seem to forget is that when your faced with a situation like this you are stressed out and maybe a little panic is setting in. I know I've been there. Chastising the poster because they didn't use the search or because they bought a four wheel drive truck DOES NOT HELP the situation at all and only add to the frustration and stress. Everyone needs to remember the purpose is to help. Go back to what our mothers told us all growing up. "If you can't say anything nice then don't say anything at all"
I just went through this last spring when I updated my truck from a 2006 Chevy to a 2013 Chevy. My solution was to replace the rear shackles on my truck. I dropped the rear of my Chevy just over 2 inches and it works fine without any trailer mods. The truck rode higher in the rear straight from the factory. It was not all that expensive either to do. I am not familiar with Dodge trucks but you could look into this as a possible solution. I had several posters claim that this would change my headlights to point upward etc. but none of that occurred with me. The mod worked great and I have plenty of clearance between truck and 5th wheel.
I wish you well and enjoy your new truck!
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Dave
Dpgllg
I left a question in your message box pertaining to the shackle drop. RC
