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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 06:27 PM
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Trailer hitch Height

Can a member with a 2017 stock Platinum please measure the top of the hitch, where the draw bar goes in" I would like to order a drop hitch if I need it. And I dont have my truck yet
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 09:59 PM
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24 1/4" inches to the inside top


My truck is F-250 Lariat with FX4 package with 20 inch wheels. Height should be the same as a Platinum.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:19 PM
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Thank you now I can see if my existing hitch is ok or needs to be changed. It is set right now for my f150 4x2 with air bags.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:23 PM
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Yeah...but that's 24 1/2 to the inside top of the 2" reducer. Shouldn't make too much difference....but you have an extra 1/2 there is you are running a 3" shaft.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:26 PM
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6 inches higher than my F150 so Ill calculate that tomorrow when I have my drawbar, My current measurement is 18 3/4 "
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:36 PM
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I was wondering the same thing wb6anp. My old drop might not be enough since it sits so high. I'm waiting until the 3" B&W Tow and Stow comes out...but until then i'm just going to use a standard 2" or 3" drop to pull the boat. Camper has a different setup with the drawbar.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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If I use my same W/D set up I need to order a custom drop from ANdersen. Thats why I am checking
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:42 PM
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Yep....several towing adjustments for a lot of folks off the bumper and in the bed. Good luck with everything and hope you get it before Halloween!!
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:48 PM
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Main reason I want to use it, it has excellent anti sway, I dont need the W/d anymore my TT is only 6k
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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Yep...me also. I just sold my 35 foot TT and I am downsizing down to about a 24-25...so I won't need the w/d anymore either. I'm going from pulling about 9500 to around 6k like you.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 10:58 PM
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we Just sold or 32 ft Class A to downsize to our 22 ft Lance
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:04 PM
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Nice. I just looked up that Lance and it looks like a nice camper. I'm looking at maybe getting a Dutchman Aerolite..maybe a Hybrid this time.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:08 PM
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the picture of mine Behind our F150 is in the "what will you be towing" thread. Right above your boat.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2016 | 11:12 PM
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Wow...just went back and looked at your camper. That is going to look REALLY good behind the white SD. Your accent stripes on the camper really make it slick. I've got my boat under that thread...right after your post....which is probably going to be heavier then my new camper...lol
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 08:13 AM
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I sent my old hitch slides with the old truck. Been hauling with a GMC Sierra 4x4 (boats) and Ford F250 7.3 2wd gooseneck horse trailer. Going to drop both trucks to go with the F250 Crew Lariat 4x4 gasser with 20's. Will get new hitch for new truck. Thinking about an adjustable.
 
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