Reese DC question - frame height
We have a new TT coming shortly and it has an 8" high frame on it. Does this mean it will have a taller A-frame too? We presently have a Reese DC WDH with trunnion bars that I just love. If the A-f...
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Thanks.
First, I just checked and our A-frame is 5" tall, which you are calling width.
Our coupler sits about 22-24" above the ground when the trailer hooked up and level (closer to 22" IIRC) so that would make it around 17-19" to bottom of A-frame. Can't get an accurate measurement because of how it's sitting outside just now. The ball coupler is on top. Floor level is about 24" above ground level. On taller A-frames, do they perhaps sometimes mount the coupler lower?
I definitely want to keep the trunnion bars. Besides technical/physical reasons, I find them easier to handle and store.
We're getting an oversized/HD frame for the TT that should be 7K lb GVWR along with 2x4400 lb axles. A story behind this, but maybe for another time. This is a custom order so nothing else to compare to. I just called the dealer and they will see what they can find out from the plant.
Related to this, I read the (long) thread on the DC setup a couple of months back. Excellent read. I am going to the opportunity to mount the cam arm brackets better this time with shims to account for the difference in the radii of the A-frame and bracket. I've noticed these brackets have moved a bit which I don't like. Will check square and true, etc. at the same time. I have a feeling the threads on the 4 bolts holding the brackets on may be slightly damaged so am going to order some new ones to be safe. Not sure if I can use a tap and similar bolt without having to use the Reese one.
First, I just checked and our A-frame is 5" tall, which you are calling width.
Our coupler sits about 22-24" above the ground when the trailer hooked up and level (closer to 22" IIRC) so that would make it around 17-19" to bottom of A-frame. Can't get an accurate measurement because of how it's sitting outside just now. The ball coupler is on top. Floor level is about 24" above ground level. On taller A-frames, do they perhaps sometimes mount the coupler lower?
I definitely want to keep the trunnion bars. Besides technical/physical reasons, I find them easier to handle and store.
We're getting an oversized/HD frame for the TT that should be 7K lb GVWR along with 2x4400 lb axles. A story behind this, but maybe for another time. This is a custom order so nothing else to compare to. I just called the dealer and they will see what they can find out from the plant.
Related to this, I read the (long) thread on the DC setup a couple of months back. Excellent read. I am going to the opportunity to mount the cam arm brackets better this time with shims to account for the difference in the radii of the A-frame and bracket. I've noticed these brackets have moved a bit which I don't like. Will check square and true, etc. at the same time. I have a feeling the threads on the 4 bolts holding the brackets on may be slightly damaged so am going to order some new ones to be safe. Not sure if I can use a tap and similar bolt without having to use the Reese one.
