Tow Dolly setup - Does this look ok?

bclinton · 03-06-2018, 05:33 PM

Hi folks...we are heading out in the morning and will be puling a demco dolly for the first time. I have concerns about my hitch height. My ball is about 19 inches to the top of it. The demco video recommended 18 inches but the biggest drop I could find was 5 1/4 inches. Anyways, I have everything hooked up and I am wondering if I am going to have ramp dragging issues. Should I go with an adjustable hitch if I can find one. I am thinking a 7 inch drop would help the ramp situation out. Here are a few pics, the ramp is about 3 inches off the ground as its parked now in my driveway.

Any advise before I hit the road is appreciated.

Wolfen1212 · 03-06-2018, 06:14 PM

I have an ez tow and use an adjustable one with 7 inch drop works great,good luck

bclinton · 03-06-2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolfen1212

I have an ez tow and use an adjustable one with 7 inch drop works great,good luck

Thanks, I found one at Auto Zone and will use that. I appreciate it!

bclinton · 03-06-2018, 09:04 PM

The adjustable hitch from Reese did the trick. (model 21141) Walmart $39. Set at 7.5 inches. The ramps are about 5 inches off the ground now.

Wolfen1212 · 03-06-2018, 10:59 PM

Good to hear,happy travels

Arkie_ENT · 03-08-2018, 12:42 AM

Our towed rides (4) wheels down, but I ALWAYS padlock the entire system together rather tan the little clip pin shown in your picture.

kenandterry · 03-08-2018, 12:11 PM

X2 what Arkie said.

Locks not pins!!!!

bclinton · 03-08-2018, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkie_ENT

Our towed rides (4) wheels down, but I ALWAYS padlock the entire system together rather tan the little clip pin shown in your picture.

Yes, I bought a combo lock pin but when I went to the adjutable hitch I have 2 pins now and need to get another one.

JohnnyMeteor · 03-08-2018, 09:45 PM

I'm getting ready to buy my dolly in the next couple of weeks. Can someone tell me what "small pin" in the picture you are referring to?

Thanks

PS Sorry I haven't got back to you Ken, absolutely crazy here.

kenandterry · 03-08-2018, 11:02 PM

Both the pin to secure the receiver unit into the motorhome, and a small clip to secure down the trailer hitch to the ball.....

Both should be replaced with locks.

You can get matching locks even in the trailer section at Walmart.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Tow...3=1712&veh=sem

jerry bishop · 04-03-2018, 08:50 AM

I would be more worried about the straps loosened and the peon come in out

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