Which Equalizer Hitch
Hi all. We just purchased a 2017 Lance 1685 TT and I am setting up the Equalizer Hitch and need some help. The trailer Gross weight is 5,500. I have not weighed it yet but we should be well below that...
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OhioRVers wrote:
I can borrow a 300# torque wrench so I can get close to the spec and give it an additional nudge with the breaker bar.
I went to two Hitch dealers who said they don't have a big torque wrench for Hitch balls. They just put an impact wrench on it and mash the washer. Luckily I found a guy who works on construction equipment who has a 600# torque wrench who said he would torque the ball nut for me. Probably do it for the price of a couple of beers.
I bought a Sherline scale. Nice tool.
I've towed the trailer for 300 miles. It tows ok but not great. It porpoises coming off bridges, etc. That's why I started looking into all this. After my research and everyone's help, It looks like the guy that set up the hitch has the ball too high. I'm actually looking forward to working on it. The instructions are intimidating but if you read them while looking at the actual hitch it doesn't seem too bad.
Thanks again everyone.
Any mechanic shop that deals with large trucks will have the torque wrench you need. Ask and they will do it for you, i have never been charged for this service.
