BarneyS wrote:
mbopp wrote:
I had to re-do the installation on our last TT after the dealer messed it up.
Not uncommon at all. That is why I made this post quite a few years ago to help members get their hitch set up correctly. Before that, I used to e-mail members a Word copy of it when asked.
You have to realize that most of the techs who set up the hitches at a dealer are not RVers themselves and most likely have never actually towed a travel trailer on the highway. They usually set up a hitch the same way for every trailer that goes out the door regardless of what the instructions say. Also, the setup for a new, empty trailer are quite different from one that is ready to go camping in.
Barney
The last hitch I bought was also the first ever set up by a dealer. It was done by a kid who probably shaves once a week (whether he needs to or not), and he nailed it. I use a bit more bar tension with a full load, and it's perfect. Yes, I was amazed.
