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New TV and I have some adjusting to go

RwaSmith
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This weekend was the first time I was able to tow with our new TV. I took the TT to a local dealer to work on the AC. As you can tell I have some adjusting to do.

2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500
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RwaSmith
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All fixed I just needed a longer drop on the shank.
2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500

RwaSmith
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APT wrote:
I would probably drop the head to the bottom holes and increase the rear tilt/angle somewhat.

How did it feel?


I will do that this weekend when I pick it up from the dealer.

Our old TV was a 2005 Lincoln Navigator short wheel base with the 5.4L.
I knew there would be a difference with the 2500 Suburban but never expected it to the as good as it is. Power/ride everything is so much better.

I really did not notice the tilt while driving
2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500

APT
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I would probably drop the head to the bottom holes and increase the rear tilt/angle somewhat.

How did it feel?
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RwaSmith
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beemerphile1 wrote:
RwaSmith wrote:
Here is the hitch setup....


Read these stickies from the towing section of this forum;

Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch --- How it Works

Travel Trailer Hitch Set-up Procedure


Will do thanks for the info.
2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500

RwaSmith
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downtheroad wrote:
Start by lowering the hitch head in the shank. Looks like you have one more hole for that adjustment..That will bring the nose of your trailer down and hopefully level.

If not you will need to buy a shank with longer adjustment options.


Thanks that was going to be my first move. Due to my driveway I had no idea it was tilted like that when I left the house.
2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500

beemerphile1
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RwaSmith wrote:
Here is the hitch setup....


Read these stickies from the towing section of this forum;

Weight Distribution (WD) Hitch --- How it Works

Travel Trailer Hitch Set-up Procedure
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downtheroad
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Start by lowering the hitch head in the shank. Looks like you have one more hole for that adjustment..That will bring the nose of your trailer down and hopefully level.

If not you will need to buy a shank with longer adjustment options.
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RwaSmith
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Here is the hitch setup.



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2016 Forrest River Vibe 308BHS
2010 Chevy Suburban 2500

downtheroad
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What hitch are you using?
Hard to tell, but trailer does look nose high (from the photo).
Also maybe a tiny bit too much squat in the tow vehicle...

anyway...nice looking rig.
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