Equal-i-zer - shank and ball height questions
I have a new to me 2016 ORV Timber Ridge 280RKS. It has a GVWR of 9600#, My truck is a 2003 Ford F-350 single rear wheel, 4X2. It has a payload capacity of 3860#. I followed the set up procedure...
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Then on page 21, it says to adjust the ball height to level the pitch of the trailer. I've done enough of these that I would rather do this step up front once rather than go back and redo later. Reese states to start with the ball 1" higher than the coupler to accommodate TV squat. I'm surprised that Equalizer wouldn't suggest the same.
Did you already get a taller shank? This is why I said if it tows well, I'd leave it as is. The equalizer between the front and rear leafs should equalize the load with that little bit of pitch. Our Jayco just happened to have an inverted coupler so I lucked out with our F250's somewhat low receiver.
I'm not an expert, engineer, genius or advisor. Just giving my opinion based on my years of happy camping. I could be as wrong as a screen door on a submarine.
Did you already get a taller shank? This is why I said if it tows well, I'd leave it as is. The equalizer between the front and rear leafs should equalize the load with that little bit of pitch. Our Jayco just happened to have an inverted coupler so I lucked out with our F250's somewhat low receiver.
I'm not an expert, engineer, genius or advisor. Just giving my opinion based on my years of happy camping. I could be as wrong as a screen door on a submarine.
