Setting Up Husky Centerline TS

[eflyersteve]

I'm installing a Husky Centerline TS hitch with 800-1200lb bars. For those that have assembled and set up their own - did you feel the need to install the extra shims on the top bolt between the hitch 'head' and the shank? The instructions call for shims on the bottom (took 2 on one side and 1 on the other) but not the top. However there is an equal gap at the top that is taking a lot of force on the top cinch bolt to close up.

Thanks for any insight you guys want to share. We are heading out to pick up our new 2019 Freedom Express 204RD tomorrow. The dealer is installing the trailer side of things and perhaps they will have an opinion. Torque on those bolts are spec'd to 380lb-ft and I don't ant to have to take them off too often 🙂

[eflyersteve]

Thanks for the reply. I installed per the instructions, hitched up appx. 4600lb trailer and pulled it to the first campground about 100 miles from the dealer. The tilt adjustment bolt had worked it's way lose (I watched the guy at the RV lot tighten things but I didn't recall him tightening the jamb nut). Even though it wasn't touching, the hitch never moved so the conical washers were doing their job! Tightened the bolt and jamb nut and towed it another 300 miles without any issues. Sway was non-existent. Other than being a little sluggish, it pulls really well. Very happy with the hitch so far.

[JIMNLIN]

I just installed a Husky Centerline TS with 1200 lb bars on my 10k car hauler. I added the J washers on the bottom 3/4" bolt per instructions. The top 3/4" bolt has conical washers so no shims are needed the way I get it. Husky 1-800 may give you more input on that point.