Another Hitch Set Up Question
I've read most everything regarding setting up a WDH and think I have a pretty good handle on the concepts. However, on my setup I have the hitch ball angle tilted back a good bit(6 washers), I crank...
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As a test, you can shorten the chains (and the bars will not be parallel), get the weights and see how it compares. If the numbers come out better, and you feel batter, then make the adjustments to the set-up.
Now, I may get shot full of holes on what I'm about to say here, I guess I have a bulls-eye on my back, but here goes.
Your bars do not need to be perfectly parallel. (oh deer -- shoot me!) If they are tilted some, it won't hurt anything. Now, a really bad, out of parallel might be something else. But a small out of parallel won't hurt. I think the reason it is so strongly recommended to to keep those bars parallel is because that guarantees the bars will not hit the trailer frame when making a turn. When making a turn, the actual distance between the end of the bar and the frame becomes less. As long as the bars completely clear the trailer frame, they are good. So if you bars are not parallel, you do need to make sure they completely clear under the trailer A-frame.
My Equal-i-zer bars are slightly out of parallel, and it doesn't hurt anything towing.
Also, with your current arrangement, I suggest you just go ahead and take the rig for a test spin. If it handles good right now, then you're all set. As long as you have good steering control, I think you may be already set. Go for a drive and have fun!
Now, I may get shot full of holes on what I'm about to say here, I guess I have a bulls-eye on my back, but here goes.
Your bars do not need to be perfectly parallel. (oh deer -- shoot me!) If they are tilted some, it won't hurt anything. Now, a really bad, out of parallel might be something else. But a small out of parallel won't hurt. I think the reason it is so strongly recommended to to keep those bars parallel is because that guarantees the bars will not hit the trailer frame when making a turn. When making a turn, the actual distance between the end of the bar and the frame becomes less. As long as the bars completely clear the trailer frame, they are good. So if you bars are not parallel, you do need to make sure they completely clear under the trailer A-frame.
My Equal-i-zer bars are slightly out of parallel, and it doesn't hurt anything towing.
Also, with your current arrangement, I suggest you just go ahead and take the rig for a test spin. If it handles good right now, then you're all set. As long as you have good steering control, I think you may be already set. Go for a drive and have fun!
