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Kelpike's avatar
Kelpike
Explorer
Sep 14, 2020

Need hitch advice please.

I recently purchased a 2003 25' Coachman TT. I just bought a WDH for it due to quite a bit of sway. The drop I needed before the WDH was about 6 1/2". With the WDH I could probably get away with a 4. The 6 1/2" drop just doesn't look safe to me with the WDH. Any thoughts on what I have now and what you guys use would be appreciated.

  • Traver8's avatar
    Traver8
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2020
    My first thought is to get rid of the drop adapter, turn the weight distribution shank over and then adjust the ball mount position as needed. Looks like you can get where you need to be withou a lot of trouble. Other than the torque on the bolts which is pretty high, don't remember the value though.
  • naturist's avatar
    naturist
    Nomad
    Sep 14, 2020
    The rise or drop is determined by whatever it takes to make the trailer tow level. If it requires 6-1/2 inches, 4 inches is going to be WAY off and bad things will be likely. I would highly recommend you find somebody local who knows what they are doing who can both help you set it up right and explain it as they do it. It takes a lot more info than the pictures you provided to get it right.

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