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 Post subject: Height of 200 Trailer
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 2:33 pm 
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I checked the specs on the Four Winns website and it says the Ball Towing Height is 24". My TB's height is 20".
So that means I need a 4" rise...right?

Is it normal for trailers to be that much higher than the back of the tow vehicle?

Thanks for the input

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Kinda surprised by the height. I mesured the ball heigh on the trailer for my 180 at the dealer at 17-18". BTW, where on the FW site did you find this? I looked and didn't see it.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 10:44 pm 
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Also, figure in another 1-2" of rise to make up for your vehicle's sag. I have an F-150 and even I have to use a 4" rise to handle the 24" trailer height.

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:24 am 
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I found it in the Past Spec section for 2007 200 Single axle trailer.

Since I am getting the WD hitch, I really don't want to spend the extra money on a ball and receiver to never need it again, but won't have the time/tools to do it at the dealers.

Ah well...whats another 75$ when it comes to boating right? :shock:

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Does any one know what the thickness of the trailer neck is? How many inches the bottom of the trailer to the top part of the trailer is?

I hope that makes sense? :?

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That may depend somewhat on the boat model. And are you talking about the tongue, or the main frame? I'd guess my tongue is 5".

I feel compelled to ask, why do you ask? :)

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My dealer measured it at 4 1/2 inches, although I wasn't looking over his shoulder at the time. :wink: So for the WD install, you'll need to make up that 1/2" with a block of hardwood cut to the exact width of the trailer beam. Think shim.

*edit - I haven't called back to have him measure the width of the trailer beam (yet).

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PostPosted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:22 pm 
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Okay, will have to see how everything fits.

I will make sure to get some good details and pictures for you Jim, hopefully to help ya out...the best I can.

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