Is my Trailer Riding Flat Enough

Trailpixie
Trailpixie Member Posts: 203
edited August 20 in Tips & Tricks
IMG_1405.JPEG

I just got a new tow vehicle and swapped out my old drop hitch. I am trying to decide whether the slant is too much or whether I should have a new drop hitch made with the proper friction sway bar tab welded on.

Should I…

T@B 360 Black Canyon, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, Maryland
(previous 2018, T@B 320 Outback)

Is my Trailer Riding Flat Enough 5 votes

Go with this drop hitch. It is fine.
60%
db_cooperrzabelGrumpy_G 3 votes
Get a new drop hitch that is lower.
0%
Give up and move to a commune in New Zealand with hobbits
40%
qhumberdGeorge4875 2 votes

Comments

  • MuttonChops
    MuttonChops Member Posts: 2,052

    In this case a Picture is Not Worth a Thousand Words.

    Measure your rig and make an informed choice.
    Basic rule-of-thumb; if standard drop/rise tow bars do not match your required drop/rise for level rig.
    Then select the one that places the Trailer Coupler Lower not Higher as lower helps control trailer sway when compared to being higher than ideal.

    Reference picture, measure trailer when level and not attached to tow vehicle [TV]
    Measure TV when level and ideally loaded with it's normal camping stuff, knowing or estimating TV rear sag can be helpful as well.

    TypCouplerHeight.png

    '18 320 S, pitched axle, 3020HE; PNW based

    TV: '17 Colorado V6 Z71 4x4, Tow Package, GM Brake Controller
    TV: '25 Canyon AT4
    Adventures: 59 Nights: 411 Towing Miles 50,350

  • Trailpixie
    Trailpixie Member Posts: 203

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/222742#Comment_222742

    so are you suggesting, "Commune with hobbits?"

    T@B 360 Black Canyon, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, Maryland
    (previous 2018, T@B 320 Outback)
  • Grumpy_G
    Grumpy_G Member Posts: 766
    Go with this drop hitch. It is fine.

    Looks good to me, if anything the tongue might come down a bit with the 4runner and the T@b loaded. If the trailer is not noticeably nose high or low I would not worry about it.

  • Trailpixie
    Trailpixie Member Posts: 203
    IMG_1420.jpeg

    I added airbags and got a 4-inch drop hitch. I might be able to lose a slight bit in the air bags, but right now now the vehicle is empty. When it's loaded it will probably level out by dropping an inch or so more.

    T@B 360 Black Canyon, 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee V6, Maryland
    (previous 2018, T@B 320 Outback)
  • Horigan
    Horigan Member Posts: 904

    Looks good to me. I'm jelly you can install air bags in the 4Runner. Our Highlander can't accommodate them.

    Rich
    2019 T@b 400
    2025 Toyota Highlander 2.4L Turbo
    Bellingham WA

Categories