Level Trailer??

[helijock]

I have a 6x12 utility trailer that I will be towing across the country next week. When the trailer is level, the coupler is 11" off the ground. My RL's receiver is 16" off the ground. I currently have a 2 1/4" drop draw bar so the trailer sits a little nose high. Should I spring for a 5" drop draw bar to level the trailer?

[shovelhd]

Did you measure it loaded or unloaded? Don't forget the tongue weight.

[csimo]

The trailer should be level when loaded. The 5" drop is too much.

[spun07RTX]

ideally, yes-you would get a new "drop bar" to level it

BUT as shovel said, once you load the trailer it may level itself(depending on how you load it)SO that being said, I would just try the one you have now

your not gonna hurt anything if the trailer is a little un-level, and depending how much weight is in the back of the truck you may be setup perfectly right now to compansate(with the tongue a little high)

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Be concerned about the tongue weight!!! I was passing a F-150 towing about a 6' X 12" enclosed trailer when the trailer took over and started swinging the F-150 all over the interstate. I was barely able to clear the wreck. Had to be the tongue weight as the driver had absolutely no control.

[ridgelinef4i]

Try to get it as level as possible. Also watch out the tongue weight. If you serious overload the trailer you can unload the front suspension of the truck and lose control over uneven surfaces. The ridge dows handle alot of weight very well, but alot can be said for an evenly loaded trailer.

Safe travels.

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by helijock

I have a 6x12 utility trailer that I will be towing across the country next week. When the trailer is level, the coupler is 11" off the ground. My RL's receiver is 16" off the ground. I currently have a 2 1/4" drop draw bar so the trailer sits a little nose high. Should I spring for a 5" drop draw bar to level the trailer?

As the other members have noted, proper tongue weight is critical to safe towing. The maximum tow weight for the Ridgeline is 600lbs. The easiest way to calculate proper tongue weight is to weight the loaded trailor. 10% of that weight will be your proper tongue weight. Take a weight scale and and check the weight with the tounge resting on it. If you have any questions, a local RV dealer should be able to provide what you need to accomplish this.

[Webwader]

The maximum tow weight for the Ridgeline is 600lbs.

Mike meant to say tongue weight but his tongue got twisted.

[xridgelinex]

Or you can get one of these so that you won't have to keep buying drop draw bars.

The first 2 I found here: http://www.bageco.com/hitchaccess.htm

Third one is the Rapid Hitch 3412 by Andersen Manufacturing http://www.amazon.com/Rapid-Hitch-34...32666&sr= 1-3

You can find even more types at amazon...

[MikeT]

Originally Posted by Webwader

Mike meant to say tongue weight but his tongue got twisted.

I'm trying to figure a way to blame that on fat fingers Yes, the maximum tongue weight is 600lbs and the maximum tongue weight on the Honda hitch (IIRC) is 500ibs. If I am not remembering correctly, someone jump in with the correct info.