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Outback & TV Ball Height

IslandJoIslandJo Member Posts: 60
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I have a new T@b built on an Outback axle. The top of my ball is 16" off the ground.  If I put a level on the front of the T@b it looks like the hitch is at 20". I have a heck of a time getting the TV & T@b uncoupled. The top of the hitch slides back without a problem but getting the hitch & ball apart is the problem. When I raise the wheel on the T@b the back of my TV goes up with it. 

Do I have the ball too low? Should it be at 20"s? This is my 1st time pulling anything so this is all new. Thanks for your help. 
2018 T@B CS-S on an Outback axle 
2017 Toyota Tacoma with tow package
Pacific Northwest 
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  • hymiehymie Member Posts: 150
    We have a 2017 outback. It is level with the top of ball at 18".
    James & Jacquie     Almonte, Ontario
    2016 Jeep Cherokee & 2017 T@B Outback
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,748
    Your Outback axle gives you about 4 more inches of clearance.  Not sure if that directly translates to 4 more inches higher at the ball, but I would think your ball should be higher than 16.  What is your TV?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • dsatworkdsatwork Member Posts: 744
    IslandJo said:
    I have a new T@b built on an Outback axle. The top of my ball is 16" off the ground.  If I put a level on the front of the T@b it looks like the hitch is at 20". I have a heck of a time getting the TV & T@b uncoupled. The top of the hitch slides back without a problem but getting the hitch & ball apart is the problem. When I raise the wheel on the T@b the back of my TV goes up with it. 

    Do I have the ball too low? Should it be at 20"s? This is my 1st time pulling anything so this is all new. Thanks for your help. 
    I know that others have had issues getting the coupling off of the ball and I'm sure that the angle is critical for this to work properly. You should put a level on the trailer and check to see if it is level when connected. If not, I would start there and see if that solves your problem. You should be pulling your trailer level regardless.
    2017 Tab Basic S Silver on Silver with Sofitel Cushions....upgraded from 2013 LG 5W....Towed by a 2016 Sorento V6 AWD w/5000lb tow capacity. Dave S. married to Jen aka SanDiegoGal We pull a Tab but live in a 2014 Airstream International Signature 27 FBQ...Talk about embracing a trailer lifestyle.
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  • IslandJoIslandJo Member Posts: 60
    @SAM I have a 2017 Toyota Tacoma.
    2018 T@B CS-S on an Outback axle 
    2017 Toyota Tacoma with tow package
    Pacific Northwest 
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  • Sharon_is_SAMSharon_is_SAM Administrator Posts: 9,748
    Who pulls their Outback with a Tacoma?   Jenn G. you have the raised axel, what is your ball height, please?
    Sharon / 2017 T@B CSS / 2015 Toyota Sienna Minivan / Westlake, Ohio
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  • GrandmasKidGrandmasKid Member Posts: 163
    We tow our 2017 Outback with a Highlander Hybrid and our dealer flipped the ball mount over to achieve 18" to the top of the ball.
    2021 400 Boondock/ 2021 Toyota Tacoma Off Road
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