Pics of set up adjustment needed?

[shadows4]

Hi all,
Finally got some pics of my 5er hitched up. On the bubble level the bubble is just inside of the two lines. Do you all think maybe I need to raise the pin box one hole? Hitch is set as low as it will go. I have 7 inches between the bed and the 5er. I also got my rear carrier from the TT transfered over and thought I would include a pic of it. Thanks, John

[bluck]

I have a carrier box on mine also. Mine is mounted in a 2 inch receiver on a custom frame mounted hitch. I carry a 4000w gen. and 10 gallons of gas on mine. 2 diferent fifth wheels and thousands of miles and no problems handleing or balance. I also double pull from time to time and the trailer has 200 pounds+ of tonge weight.

[bucky]

I see an easy fix for you. Ford had a TSB for the SD where the 4" blocks on the rear axle were swapped out to 2" blocks to gain clearane for 5ers. That would lower the bed height by 2". The truck looks hiney high to me in the first pic. Any spring shop could do it pretty cheaply if you don't want to mess with it

[shadows4]

Thanks for all your concerns but I assure you they aren't warranted. I had the carrier just as pictured on my previous TT for 3 years with no problems. I was amazed at how sturdy it was when I put it on. If you look close you can see the braces on the bottom of the carrier. They really make it sturdy and take all the bounce out of it. I have carried fire wood, my leveling blocks and even a foldup BBQ grill. Maybe Coachmen just makes their bumpers sturdier! Thanks, John
PS. I thought the pool noodle comment was hilarious!!

[sem1]

That box is scary as reply above only good for pool noodles

[lpxguy]

sure hope you don't carry anything more than packing noodles in that carrier...crazy amnt. of leverage on that bumper!

[goducks10]

crabbin cabin wrote:
Surprised no one has yet commented on his rear carrier/storage box. I know that such an addition can void manufacturer's warranty and plays some level of havoc with total weight distribution and handling!

I doubt he has a warranty on a 2004. 5th wheels are more stable than a TT, should be fine with the box in the back.

[crabbin_cabin]

Surprised no one has yet commented on his rear carrier/storage box. I know that such an addition can void manufacturer's warranty and plays some level of havoc with total weight distribution and handling!

[Cummins12V98]

jw of 4 corners wrote:
I agree that the nose looks a little high, and I would raise the pin box one hole. 6" above the bed is more than enough unless you are going off road.

He already has 7" of clearance. By raising the pinbox he would only have 5", too close IMHO.

[JW_of_Opechee_S]

I agree that the nose looks a little high, and I would raise the pin box one hole. 6" above the bed is more than enough unless you are going off road.

[Cummins12V98]

azjeffh wrote:

shadows4 wrote:

ScottG wrote:
No I wouldn't raise it at all. It actually looks just a bit nose high now so I would leave it alone.

That's what I thought it looks a bit nose high. I thought by raising the pin box that lowered the nose?

You are correct, it would lower the nose.

How much clearance do you have between the truck bed and trailer? I wouldn't lower the nose if it puts you less than 6".

To find the answer to your question read op's post.

[azjeffh]

shadows4 wrote:

ScottG wrote:
No I wouldn't raise it at all. It actually looks just a bit nose high now so I would leave it alone.

That's what I thought it looks a bit nose high. I thought by raising the pin box that lowered the nose?

You are correct, it would lower the nose.

Just don't lower it so you have less than 6".

[shadows4]

ScottG wrote:
No I wouldn't raise it at all. It actually looks just a bit nose high now so I would leave it alone.

That's what I thought it looks a bit nose high. I thought by raising the pin box that lowered the nose?

[ScottG]

No I wouldn't raise it at all. It actually looks just a bit nose high now so I would leave it alone.

[Cummins12V98]

It looks good, 7" of clearance is great. To be sure weigh all your axles to see if they are close in weight and adjust if needed.