Look at my hitch set up please....

lukenick wrote:
Either the coupler needs to be mounted on top or I will need a new hitch system.

SoundGuy wrote:
There's little sense in modifying the trailer when the simple solution is to switch to a weight distribution system which by it's design offers maximum ground clearance. Here's a pic of an Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution Hitch mounted on our previous KZ Spree. As you can see there are no chains and the spring bars are straight unlike the "hockey stick" spring bars your current round bar chain WD system uses. There's also no need for a separate friction sway bar as sway control is a function of the design of the Equal-i-zer.

lukenick wrote:
I would love that hitch but here is the issue. I have already spent $600 in the system they set up for me and they do not sell that particular hitch there. So its not like they could swap it out for me.

Of course they can swap it out for you. If I understand your situation correctly the dealer that sold you the trailer also sold and installed a WD system inappropriate for use on this trailer. Yes, I remember you saying this dealership is now under different ownership but if they value you as a customer they could easily swap this system you have now for an Equal-i-zer which can be purchased by any dealer whether it's a normally stocked item or not. If not, buy one yourself and if the dealer won't take your existing one back sell it privately ... either way, an Equal-i-zer will absolutely solve your problem while also providing you with one of the most highly regarded weight distribution systems on the market today.

Equal-i-Zer Hitch

SoundGuy wrote:

lukenick wrote:
Either the coupler needs to be mounted on top or I will need a new hitch system.

There's little sense in modifying the trailer when the simple solution is to switch to a weight distribution system which by it's design offers maximum ground clearance. Here's a pic of an Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution Hitch mounted on our previous KZ Spree. As you can see there are no chains and the spring bars are straight unlike the "hockey stick" spring bars your current round bar chain WD system uses. There's also no need for a separate friction sway bar as sway control is a function of the design of the Equal-i-zer.

I would love that hitch but here is the issue. I have already spent $600 in the system they set up for me and they do not sell that particular hitch there. So its not like they could swap it out for me. I do believe they sell the Eaz lift Recurve R3 and R6. Those would also work out great for my situation because the round bars go on top. Let's see if they will swap it for me. Next week cannot come soon enough!!

lukenick wrote:
Either the coupler needs to be mounted on top or I will need a new hitch system.

There's little sense in modifying the trailer when the simple solution is to switch to a weight distribution system which by it's design offers maximum ground clearance. Here's a pic of an Equal-i-Zer Weight Distribution Hitch mounted on our previous KZ Spree. As you can see there are no chains and the spring bars are straight unlike the "hockey stick" spring bars your current round bar chain WD system uses. There's also no need for a separate friction sway bar as sway control is a function of the design of the Equal-i-zer.

chipperone1 wrote:
You learned a thing or two for sure and that can't hurt.
I hope it has not lead to confusion for you.
Knowing what you do now what do you think is the correct fix and/or what would you like the dealer to do for you?

Either the coupler needs to be mounted on top or I will need a new hitch system. I am hoping they do the best thing for my situation without charging me another cent. Ideally I'd like to avoid having to use the 11" shank because it really is "overkill" and weighs a ton. I have a harder time inserting that thing into the receiver than hitching up the round bars.

You learned a thing or two for sure and that can't hurt.
I hope it has not lead to confusion for you.
Knowing what you do now what do you think is the correct fix and/or what would you like the dealer to do for you?

hohenwald48 wrote:
I saw on the Jayco site where back on the 14th you said the dealer asked you to bring the trailer back so they could do what is necessary to resolve your issue. It would probably be best to do that before anything else as that may simply end your problem. We can suggest and speculate but the dealer will be in a position to actually evaluate the problem and any possible solutions.

Yes that is exactly what I am doing next week but in the meantime I am looking for more education on the problem so I am armed with knowledge when I bring it. Look what not knowing a thing did for me.....

I saw on the Jayco site where back on the 14th you said the dealer asked you to bring the trailer back so they could do what is necessary to resolve your issue. It would probably be best to do that before anything else as that may simply end your problem. We can suggest and speculate but the dealer will be in a position to actually evaluate the problem and any possible solutions.

samhain7 wrote:
I didn't read the whole thread...So sorry if someone suggested it....
But wouldn't a new hitch be the simplest solution?
The hitch in my signature has the sway bars running right along side the frame beams. They don't hang down at all.
My hitch isn't that expensive and would solve the problem.

That would be ideal but I have already invested $600 in the hitch they gave me 6 months ago. I sure hope it will be that easy without having to dish out any more money. Which system do you have?

samhain7 wrote:
I didn't read the whole thread...So sorry if someone suggested it....
But wouldn't a new hitch be the simplest solution?
The hitch in my signature has the sway bars running right along side the frame beams. They don't hang down at all.
My hitch isn't that expensive and would solve the problem.

For some reason I am not able to see any pics including my own? Does anyone know how to change that?

I didn't read the whole thread...So sorry if someone suggested it....
But wouldn't a new hitch be the simplest solution?
The hitch in my signature has the sway bars running right along side the frame beams. They don't hang down at all.
My hitch isn't that expensive and would solve the problem.