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Author:  SteveinLA [ Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:47 am ]
Post subject:  How much of a drop hitch?
So where should a trailer sit? When it isn't connected to a tow vehicle, can we say it is in a neutral position?

How much should it be raised to get the proper tounge weight on the ball?

Originally, I towed my 190 with a 1992 Explorer. Now I am towing with an "86 F-250 (yes, it sits higher.) I bought a big Lance camper (10.6), and put SuperSprings on the truck to support the load. Now it really sits high without the camper.

Thanks again for any and all opinions.

R, Steve

p.s. I really like the SuperSprings. They support the 2500# well and eliminate the side to side sway that I found un-nerving. I highly recommend them.
Author:  rpengr [ Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:09 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
I like the trailer frame to be level (parallel to the road) when connected to the tow vehicle, or slightly lower in the front.
Author:  LouC [ Mon Jun 02, 2014 12:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
There is a way you can measure how much of a drop you need to get the trailer level; take a look at etrailer.com they have it somewhere on their website. When I went from my 98 Jeep to the 07 the hitch is quite a bit higher so I had to go from a 2" drop to a 6".
Then when I went to 15" rims and bigger tires on the trailer I had to go with a 4"...In any case you want it level or a bit lower in front, definitely not lower in the rear (causes sway).
Author:  SteveinLA [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 12:16 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
Thanks!
Author:  Flying Sushi [ Tue Jun 03, 2014 5:56 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
Trailer frame should be level (parallel to the road) when connected to the tow vehicle as well as tongue weight should be 4 to 8% of boat and trailer.
For some reason my trailer (with boat) like to be towed slightly higher (0.5 inch) at tongue than tail... Adjustable hitch worked well for my application that I could find the best position for the trailer....

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Author:  SteveinLA [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
Thanks for the pic Sushi.

My boat/trailer weigh approximately 3500lbs, so that would ben140-280lbs. ...so how we measure tounge weight? ...a bathroom scale?
Author:  ric [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
SteveinLA wrote:
so how we measure tounge weight? ...a bathroom scale?


yes
Author:  Flying Sushi [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:36 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
Quote:
so how we measure tounge weight? ...a bathroom scale?

or these
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I have one... do not use too much but if you are around Boston area you are more than welcome to use mine...
Author:  EvilZ [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
http://www.etrailer.com/faq-how-to-determine-trailer-tongue-weight.aspx
Author:  Jdpber [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
i have a 10" from on my double hitch and air bags i bump the bags up or down depending on diff trailers to make them level..
Author:  SteveinLA [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
Hi Sushi, that's a great offer; thanks! However, I'm in Los Angeles. I also have a bathroom scale which will get close.

Thanks to everyone. :D
Author:  TX H210SS [ Wed Jun 04, 2014 10:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: How much of a drop hitch?
With a standard receiver hitch on the F 250 I would say either a 1.5 or 2 inch drop hitch. I had the 2004 F250 towing a little heavier h210 and the 1.5 was perfect. Your springs and lighter load may need the 2 inch.

Just go to trailer hitch and frame or discount hitch or the similar store there and they will hook you up. Or borrow someones receiver and see.
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