I asked this as part of my larger thread on setting up my hitch, but at that point it didn't get much feedback.How much, "nose down" is OK?My last set of measurements had the front down almost 2" compared to the back. I'm not totally confident on the precision since it's on my driveway, which isn't consistent.Is this OK? Or, should I try and move the hitch up yet again?

Level would be ideal....but nose up is not good as it doesnt put enough weight on the ball and could cause sway issues.

If you have the ability to make another adjustment to get it more level, then do it. If the trailer is not level, you are putting more stress on one axle and not so much on the second axle. (if you have a tandem axle trailer). You really need the trailer as level as possible.There's two ways to make he adjustment: 1) raise the hitch head, or 2) adjust the Weight Distribution bars, and I suppose there's 3)... a combination of both.

I think to make another adjustment and have confidence in it I would need to go to a parking lot that's more consistent than my driveway.

Is your tow vehicle sitting level?.....If so, move the hitch up. If tow vehicle is drooping at back, you should correct that first

poncho62 wrote:Is your tow vehicle sitting level?.....If so, move the hitch up. If tow vehicle is drooping at back, you should correct that firstim pretty sure the TV is OK at this point. I got the front to almost the same pre-loaded. The back is down a bit. Multiple users here have said that's good. Now just messing with the trailers levelness.

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poncho62
Explorer
Apr 27, 2015
Is your tow vehicle sitting level?.....If so, move the hitch up. If tow vehicle is drooping at back, you should correct that first
acritzer
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2015
I think to make another adjustment and have confidence in it I would need to go to a parking lot that's more consistent than my driveway.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Apr 26, 2015
If you have the ability to make another adjustment to get it more level, then do it. If the trailer is not level, you are putting more stress on one axle and not so much on the second axle. (if you have a tandem axle trailer). You really need the trailer as level as possible.

There's two ways to make he adjustment: 1) raise the hitch head, or 2) adjust the Weight Distribution bars, and I suppose there's 3)... a combination of both.
SWD
Explorer
Apr 26, 2015
Level would be ideal....but nose up is not good as it doesnt put enough weight on the ball and could cause sway issues.

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