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rsaylor3
Oct 12, 2016Explorer
First, follow the Blue Ox set up instructions and take extra lengths until it's right. Make sure you are looking at their most recent instructions though.
As for the ball sticking, it's probably from the tension of the truck pulling on the trailer. I always shift to neutral and let the truck settle out naturally after chauking the wheels if the camper where I want it. This takes that pressure off the ball. Very rarely I will have to give a little push on the bumper with my foot.
When I went to the 3/4 ton truck from the 1/2, I went back through the setup guide and found I had to adjust both the ball height in the hitch and my number of links taken.
Good luck and it's worth all the trouble to get it set up right. You'll thank yourself when you feel it riding and handling better.
As for the ball sticking, it's probably from the tension of the truck pulling on the trailer. I always shift to neutral and let the truck settle out naturally after chauking the wheels if the camper where I want it. This takes that pressure off the ball. Very rarely I will have to give a little push on the bumper with my foot.
When I went to the 3/4 ton truck from the 1/2, I went back through the setup guide and found I had to adjust both the ball height in the hitch and my number of links taken.
Good luck and it's worth all the trouble to get it set up right. You'll thank yourself when you feel it riding and handling better.
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