New F250 and BW hitch

[GMH]

I was worried that I might have to lift the trailer since the new truck is higher than my old 2500HD, and the new hitch is taller too. I didn't want to assemble and install the new hitch if it was not going to work, so I shimmed up my old hitch and lowered it into the new rig. I think the BW RVK3300 will work just fine on the lowest setting, which is what I mocked up here.

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[GMH]

I just did a quick calculation and a 2" rise at the hitch nets only a 0.526 degree tilt up. I will leave it low for now.

[MFL]

GMH wrote:
I was debating weather to raise the hitch 1", as I may do a little off-road camping. I will have to keep an eye on it until I am comfortable with it. If it looks risky I will have to raise it. I think even 2" would not put the trailer too badly nose up? Heading down a steep hill is where I will have to watch, heading up actually gains me clearance.Keeping my fingers crossed!

Towing slightly nose-high 1-2 inches, no biggy. Once trailer is loaded up, gear, people, and stuff in truck, you may be close to level, even with hitch up one. I would still put it down, for first run, to test. It can easily be raised if needed.

Jerry

[GMH]

I was debating weather to raise the hitch 1", as I may do a little off-road camping. I will have to keep an eye on it until I am comfortable with it. If it looks risky I will have to raise it. I think even 2" would not put the trailer too badly nose up? Heading down a steep hill is where I will have to watch, heading up actually gains me clearance.Keeping my fingers crossed!

[Cummins12V98]

I run 6" with ZERO issue. Yes off road camping would be different. Actually we got off the beaten path at Quartzite last year and DID go "off road" it was a bit scary but never hit once. Went thru some BIG dips and TWISTS.

[MFL]

Yes, that looks like you have it figured out!! These new trucks certainly are tall. I think 6" will work for you, unless you get off road to camp. If you had to, you could raise the hitch one setting, and tow slightly nose-high.

I would start on lowest, like you are figuring, and set farthest back from the cab. Get that 3300 together, and lock it in there, you are going to love it!:)

Jerry

[alexleblanc]

I think you may want more than 6" of bed rail clearance, I myself am at 8" currently and I've seen when I only had an inch or so left pulling out of some sites and even parking lots.

[rhagfo]

So you Canadians still use Wooden Rails like the pioneers? :B