How level

[ksmith954]

Just purchased my FIRST FW - pulling it with a 2016 Chev. 2500 HD 6.5'
bed. Wondering how level must the FW be when attached to the truck ?

[Mars]

It depends on your hitch. Some will tilt (left/right) quite a bit but you bed rails need to clear too.

[ksmith954]

The FW is about 1" high and the rail clearance is 5 1/2 " to 6"

[mikeysotp]

Typically you would want to be a little closer to level I think, but doesn't sound like you should mess with it due to being at the lower end of desirable rail clearance.

[NMWildcat]

I say anything within an inch is good, unless you have towing problems. I worry more about rail clearance and you are at the minimum.

[Electra glide]

Just watch the rails on tight turns. My hitch was a little low and I hit the side rial on a tight turn in a campground.

[5picker]

1" high in the front isn't a problem.
5-1/2"- 6" of rail clearance shouldn't be either unless you get into some serious uneven terrain.

[whj77372]

One inch is a little high. There are adjustments in many 5th wheel hitch's and pin boxes.
I would try to get it level. Good Luck

[Steve29rlx]

Do you mean your trailer is 1 inch higher in the fron than the rear? If so, I wouldn't worry about it.

[325BH]

Originally Posted by Steve29rlx

Do you mean your trailer is 1 inch higher in the fron than the rear? If so, I wouldn't worry about it.

Yeah, chasing 1" is silly. An extra case of beer will change that! (I am of course exaggerating to make a point. Your load will affect things... and chasing after 1" will just drive you crazy.)

A 1" difference between the front and rear means around 1/2" change at one end... because lowering one end raises the other end at the same time. And vice versa.

You also have to make sure you are on a 100% flat surface. If not, minor variations can give you your 1". The closer you get to level, that last little bit becomes futile. The next time you hitch up and measure, it will be different!

All of this is not to say run obviously high or low. Just trying to say, after a certain point, close really is good enough.


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[ksmith954]

I don't have anymore simple adjustments to make- Dropping the hitch I lose my 6" rail clearance( can barely get in driveway) and the Revolution pin box is not adjustable and I already have 16" maxis tires on it. The one small trip I've taken- it pulls super. I have plenty of pin weight left so maybe I'll pack a few more items up front. All these newer 3/4 ton trucks sit high- maybe I'm fortunate to only to be 1" high in the front of the FW. ? Just so new to a FW not sure of the limits.

I really appreciate the input of all you savvy veterans !

[NMWildcat]

Ah, I understand better now. I don't have the revolution but I do have a sidewinder. They do tend to hang lower than a standard kingpin box. I have my hitch in the truck lowered as far as it will go and the sidewinder raised as high as it will go and I'm still an inch high in front. Add your newer truck bed being higher and I'm surprised you are only an inch high! Sounds like you are good to go. Have fun!!!!