downtheroad wrote:
The OP wrote:
"I have the 1000 pound bars. I have never had the tongue weight checked at a scale. The trailer manual states the tongue weight is 815 pounds."
The dry brochure tongue weight of our trailer is 820 lbs. I have the 1500 lb. bars. The Blue Ox has worked fantastic for us.
You have the wrong bars. They are too light.. I can assure you that your loaded trip ready tongue weight is well over 1000 lbs.
You are being forced to put too much tension and bar deflection on the 1000 lb. bars in order to level your truck. You need heavier bars.
Yes, I have discussed this with Blue Ox and we are in agreement that 1500 lb. bars are in order. They have looked at my pictures and have suggested that the two rotating latches be adjusted slightly so the chains hang straight down. Right now they appear to be on a slight angle.
I am taking the trailer to a flat area to measure ball height and take measurements on the tow vehicle before and after hookup too.
Blue Ox is going to call me on Monday afternoon to discuss this setup with me further and we will most likely exchange the bars, make any other suggested alterations, and see what happens.
Once again I say that the only help I've received with my setup has been from Blue Ox.
My dealer, Peterborough RV, has never called me to see how things are going and have never offered to have me come back with the rig so they could investigate further...
