Hitch Drop Length?
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Hitch Drop Length?
Hey guys,
I have a 2012 F350 with 35" tires no lift or level kit. I tow a 16ft tandem axle utility trailer daily for work and I'm trying to figure out the correct hitch drop to buy. After taking the measurements to figure out the correct drop I came up with somewhere in the 7" range so I'm looking at buying a 10" adjustable hitch. Does this make sense or do you think thats too much drop for an almost stock truck? FYI I'm running roughly a 4" drop currently and the trailer sits way too high in the front.
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I have a 2012 F350 with 35" tires no lift or level kit. I tow a 16ft tandem axle utility trailer daily for work and I'm trying to figure out the correct hitch drop to buy. After taking the measurements to figure out the correct drop I came up with somewhere in the 7" range so I'm looking at buying a 10" adjustable hitch. Does this make sense or do you think thats too much drop for an almost stock truck? FYI I'm running roughly a 4" drop currently and the trailer sits way too high in the front.
Thanks.
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That actually sounds about right. You don't get a full 10" with adjustable hitches. I had my weight distribution hitch modified to an adjustable 9" drop for my old camper and stock truck. It sat very low, probably not much higher than a cargo trailer. Luckily we bought a new camper that sits at conventional height before I lifted my truck.
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Look into the Gen-Y hitches. Drops in various lengths and have a weight distribution attachment. Lets me use different heights and hitch *****. One set up for my travel trailer and another set up for my utility trailer.
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Actually looked into Gen-Y hitches. Awesome design but just couldn't afford one. lol. Ended up going with this Inventive XD Adjustable Hitch Drop Ball Mounts - SHIP FREE
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I really liked Gen-y hitches for a bit. To the point where I ordered one off ebay. Once I got it I realized it was just too big and bulky (unnecessarily) for what I wanted so I turned around and sold it and got something else.
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