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06-22-2017, 03:40 PM
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The new truck is here.
Front tires are slightly below the back but the camper is level. Thinking the hitch might be ok but had to use an extra link on the WD bars so they're tight. Might raise the hitch one notch and one less link on the bars. Thoughts 
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06-22-2017, 03:54 PM
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not sure what you mean by front tires are lower then the back. If you are talking fender or bumper height front to rear difference does not mater at all.
The front height recovery matters, recover at least 1/2 of the difference from no trailer to trailer with no WDH, check the truck owners manual for recommendations. rear height doesn't matter as long as with WDH is not higher then without the trailer.
hard to tell with the angle but it looks like the trailer could be a little nose high
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06-22-2017, 06:01 PM
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Tom
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bpa098
Front tires are slightly below the back but the camper is level. Thinking the hitch might be ok but had to use an extra link on the WD bars so they're tight. Might raise the hitch one notch and one less link on the bars. Thoughts Attachment 142369 |
Looking at your setup it looks like you could come up some with your bars to run parrelel to your TT frame. Take measurements on your front tire fender wells empty and try to get there with your WDH. You may have to tilt the ball mount receiver back some to get there.
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06-22-2017, 06:52 PM
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I meant the ground isn't level so truck is not level, front end is lower. With out the bars the truck dropped a lot. To get it back up I really had to go tighter with the bars than with my old truck. Tighter than o wanna fight with it. The ball is already tilted. My brother works over night at a truck shop and is taking the hitch one notch up for me. The receiver is lower on this new truck.
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06-22-2017, 06:54 PM
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Will check it again tmrw on flatter ground. And going on a flat highway short trip this weekend for the inaugural run with the new tv
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06-22-2017, 07:00 PM
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As a ford owner myself, the nice ride also shows a squashed rear when towing...
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06-24-2017, 06:48 AM
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Hitches adjusted and I took measurements. With the WD bars the way I like I have half inch rise in the front and 2 inch drop in the back of the truck. Camper level shows almost perfect. This is a no kid trip so no bikes or extra coolers loaded. Next time if I pit stuff in the back I might have to tighten the bars a little. We'll see how she does today on her inaugural trip. 1.5 hours mostly flat highway to the finger lakes
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06-24-2017, 07:20 AM
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Nice looking truck!
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06-24-2017, 08:31 AM
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Yes very nice looking Truck,,, I do however like the looks of the extended cab better !!!
LOL !!!
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06-24-2017, 08:50 AM
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Well I have a pile of kids getting in and out as I taxi them to sports so didn't like the other doors
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06-24-2017, 08:51 AM
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Running boards got back ordered, all black nerf bars
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06-24-2017, 09:12 AM
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Quote:
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Well I have a pile of kids getting in and out as I taxi them to sports so didn't like the other doors
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I hear ya,,, some people need the Crew Cabs !!! Very handy !!!
I would have completely re-do my garage to get one in,,,
or move our Beer Box !!!
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06-24-2017, 09:14 AM
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Quote:
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Running boards got back ordered, all black nerf bars
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Ours is a 4x4,,, steps are a must !!!
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06-24-2017, 09:19 AM
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The added bonus to the steps is most other vehicles will hit the step as opposed to door dinging you.
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06-24-2017, 02:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
I hear ya,,, some people need the Crew Cabs !!! Very handy !!!
I would have completely re-do my garage to get one in,,,
or move our Beer Box !!!
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Beer is more important lol
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06-24-2017, 02:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
Ours is a 4x4,,, steps are a must !!!
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Fine for me, gf and kids struggle getting in
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06-24-2017, 02:31 PM
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It was windy on the highway and was pushing us all over and sway. Tightened the bars and she road nice
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06-26-2017, 06:54 AM
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Love my F150! Just picked mine up last week, had our first outing this weekend.
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06-26-2017, 07:06 AM
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Quote:
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Attachment 142746
Love my F150! Just picked mine up last week, had our first outing this weekend.
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Very Nice !!!
Do you have a pile of kids to go along with the pile of bikes ???
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06-26-2017, 07:39 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wolverine 1945
Very Nice !!!
Do you have a pile of kids to go along with the pile of bikes ???
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Sure do. [emoji6]
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