Hitching up
When I attach my weight distribution (EZ Lift) should I have the full weight of the trailer on the hitch? If not how much? Should the chains be difficult to attach? Is it normal for the chains to ...
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My Blue Ox WD hitch instruction say the trailer and tow vehicle should ride level.
My TT is 24" corners to ground when it sits level unhitched. So I adjust the WD hitch so it is about that on when connected to the truck. An inch or so does not seem to make much difference so I keep the nose lower.
Empty from the dealer I was on the 7th chain link, he said I would have to check when loaded for the road. Loaded for the road takes 8 or 9 links.
So to the truck, then ready to go the wheel wells are about and inch or so from their non-loaded position. The proof of course is in the ride I really do not notice the difference of one link.
If the TT and TV are not aligned, the tension on the bars is not equal. I notice this when parking at the campsite, as I rarely get a completely straight shot when backing in.
To hitch or unhitch I use the tongue jack to lift the ball a few inches to reduce the tension on the bars.
The scales say I have about 12% on the hitch when loaded for the road, depending on how heavy we load the TT.
You can do a lot of tail chasing trying to get the perfect match, but the weight distribution usually changes during your travels anyway.
My TT is 24" corners to ground when it sits level unhitched. So I adjust the WD hitch so it is about that on when connected to the truck. An inch or so does not seem to make much difference so I keep the nose lower.
Empty from the dealer I was on the 7th chain link, he said I would have to check when loaded for the road. Loaded for the road takes 8 or 9 links.
So to the truck, then ready to go the wheel wells are about and inch or so from their non-loaded position. The proof of course is in the ride I really do not notice the difference of one link.
If the TT and TV are not aligned, the tension on the bars is not equal. I notice this when parking at the campsite, as I rarely get a completely straight shot when backing in.
To hitch or unhitch I use the tongue jack to lift the ball a few inches to reduce the tension on the bars.
The scales say I have about 12% on the hitch when loaded for the road, depending on how heavy we load the TT.
You can do a lot of tail chasing trying to get the perfect match, but the weight distribution usually changes during your travels anyway.
