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Old 04-26-2017, 11:19 AM   #1
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Height to trailer tongue for 2016 Rockwood Roo 21DK please!

I am a newbie to RVs having tented my whole life. We are picking up our new hybrid this weekend and I want to have an equalizer hitch installed prior to driving the 5 hours to pick it up. Does anyone know the height of this trailer to the trailer tongue so I can have the hitch installed correctly?

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Just adjust it when you pick it up. Couple big wrenches and a tape measure.
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If it helps the measurment used for my 2014 21SS is 23" to the top of the ball. This was the setting the dealer used when I picked it up.

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Old 04-27-2017, 06:50 AM   #4
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If it helps the measurment used for my 2014 21SS is 23" to the top of the ball. This was the setting the dealer used when I picked it up.

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Old 04-27-2017, 07:41 AM   #5
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Wasn't exactly sure what you were looking for but I think I know what you want to accomplish so I took a quick measurement for you....

With the trailer level, the height from the ground to the base of the of the trailer frame that the ball goes into is 16"

This picture helps explain, hope it helps.
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Old 04-27-2017, 11:56 AM   #6
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Needs to be adjusted with the trailer you're picking up. Your dealership should help with setting up. If he doesn't help then you picked the wrong dealer to buy from.
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Old 04-27-2017, 12:10 PM   #7
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Needs to be adjusted with the trailer you're picking up. Your dealership should help with setting up. If he doesn't help then you picked the wrong dealer to buy from.
Yes and if you are using an equalizer hitch, it's 2 bolts to get the ball adjusted to the correct height, shouldn't take you more then 10 mins.
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Old 04-27-2017, 12:11 PM   #8
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Needs to be adjusted with the trailer you're picking up. Your dealership should help with setting up. If he doesn't help then you picked the wrong dealer to buy from.
I agree... the dealer will help you with the hitch adjustment.. In doubt, call them..
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Old 04-27-2017, 01:12 PM   #9
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Hitch height

If you set it as others have said in the 22-23 inch range to the top of the ball you will be in the ballpark. You can fine tune it later but that will certainly get you home.
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