How Level Does Towbar For Flat Towing Vehicle Behind Motorhome Need to Be

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What is the safe max. Height Distance between the receivermtr hm and the tow bar connection blue ox plate and bar Thanks in advance

asked by: Charles B

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According to Blue Ox and Roadmaster, you want to use a High/Low adapter that would place the tow bar's attachment to the hitch no more than 3 inches above or below level. Anywhere WITHIN that range would be perfectly acceptable.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

It sounds like you are using weight distribution (levelers) so you would need a shank that offers enough drop to tow the trailer level. Curt weight distribution shank #C17124 offers 10 inches of drop on round bar weight distribution systems and 9…

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Answer 2

The longest adapter we carry is the Roadmaster High-Low Adapter - 2" Hitches - 10-1/4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW #RM-048-10. I don't know if you measured from the top of the receiver opening, but this will get you 10-1/4 inches of…

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Answer 3

You want the tow bar to be as level as possible to tow the vehicle safely. To find out what high-low adapters you need to flat tow you can take a couple measurements.You can park the towed vehicle on level ground and then measure from the ground to…

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Answer 4

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 5

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 6

Hey Steve, thank you for the insight into your installation of the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #RM-521453-5 on your 2024 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited! We try to get as much info on our site for future users to see, but sometimes the small…

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Answer 7

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 8

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 11

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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Answer 12

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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