5th wheel - Front Height Adjustment
My questions is: In most instances is there always enough adjustment to get the 5th adjusted to be level when hitched, either by way of the hitch or the pinbox? The tow vehicle is a 2014 Ram 3...
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Level the trailer while on the landing gear.
Measure from the overhang to the ground.
Now measure the height of your truck rails to the ground.
If the trailer distance is not more than 4 inches than the truck you will not be able to tow the trailer level regardless of the hitch system used.
If you have one of those trucks that have no squat when 2000 lbs is put on the hitch than the difference has to be 6 or more inches.
If you have a truck that squats more than 2 inches then the difference can be less by 1 inch for each inch over 2 inches.
The average for many trucks is a 2 inch squat.
A level trailer will handle better and the tire wear will be more even on the trailer.
Measure from the overhang to the ground.
Now measure the height of your truck rails to the ground.
If the trailer distance is not more than 4 inches than the truck you will not be able to tow the trailer level regardless of the hitch system used.
If you have one of those trucks that have no squat when 2000 lbs is put on the hitch than the difference has to be 6 or more inches.
If you have a truck that squats more than 2 inches then the difference can be less by 1 inch for each inch over 2 inches.
The average for many trucks is a 2 inch squat.
A level trailer will handle better and the tire wear will be more even on the trailer.
