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Old 08-08-2011, 09:54 AM   #1
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Opinion on upside-down hitch

The back of my RV sits a little low so the hitch comes pretty close to the ground (I usually have to loop the chains back around or they drag). If I put the hitch in upside-down, I gain a few inches of clearance.

Can anyone come up with a reason not to put the hitch in upside-down?

Thanks.
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Old 08-08-2011, 10:21 AM   #2
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Not that I see. I do it all the time for the very same reason.
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Old 08-08-2011, 11:00 AM   #3
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People do it all the time !! Ok to do,just don't over load the camper hitch !!
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Old 08-08-2011, 01:01 PM   #4
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works either way, no problem
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Old 08-08-2011, 05:59 PM   #5
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It's built that way, not upside down in either position, just depends if you need lift or drop at your hitch point
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:33 PM   #6
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It's built that way, not upside down in either position, just depends if you need lift or drop at your hitch point
agree.
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Old 08-10-2011, 10:36 PM   #7
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It's designed to be a raising or lowering hitch. Use it as you need it!
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Old 08-11-2011, 07:26 AM   #8
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You just need to keep the trailer your pulling level.
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Old 08-11-2011, 11:39 AM   #9
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Some designs are raise only. I would guess they don't have enough room for the hitch in the down position. Wayne
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Old 08-11-2011, 02:55 PM   #10
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the reason it is off set is to give you options .
which is why there are sooooo many drops or raised postion hitches. no right or wrong way to put it unless stated on the hitch (use in drop postion only) or (raised postion only)
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If you look at new ones at the parts store they will list the rise or drop on the label depending on how you use it. Like others said they are used in whatever configuration works for you..
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Old 08-12-2011, 09:57 AM   #12
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Great input from everybody, thanks!
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Old 08-12-2011, 02:07 PM   #13
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At least you remembered to turn the ball over when you reversed the hitch.
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Old 08-12-2011, 03:11 PM   #14
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If chains are too long-------------

If chains are too long (maybe, depends). A quick fix is just twist the chains before hooking up to eyes in the hitch, just enough so as they will not drag. Do not tighten too much, you need a little slack for turning.
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