R-pod Owners Forum : Hitch Height https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Hitch Height Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:49:40 +0000 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:42:41 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14277 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hitch Height : I tow multiple trailers, the adjustable... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138846#138846 Author: mcarter
Subject: 14277
Posted: 10 Dec 2020 at 3:42pm

I tow multiple trailers, the adjustable hitch allows me to accommodate that without changing "stingers".]]> Thu, 10 Dec 2020 15:42:41 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138846#138846 Hitch Height : I like the adjustable hitch idea.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138829#138829 Author: Dirt Sifter
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 9:52pm

I like the adjustable hitch idea. The HRE's are a little taller, and I saw one come with a 2" lift, altho I am not sure how that happened. The care and thought you are putting into this will pay off big time over time. :-)

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:52:32 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138829#138829 Hitch Height : Difficult to answer as we don't... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138815#138815 Author: jato
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 9:50am

Difficult to answer as we don't know the height of the bumper on your F-250.  The main thing is that the nose of your 176 will be 1" or so lower than the rear - better tracking and reduce sway.  After getting it home you can fine tune it so you have 11 -12% weight on the tongue for best performance.  Hopefully you have a couple stingers or an adjustable one that you will bring with.  2 inch ball.
]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:50:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138815#138815 Hitch Height : Mine came with 14 inch wheels... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138814#138814 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 9:45am

Mine came with 14 inch wheels but the HRE's have always had 15's. After changing to 15 inch wheels I think mine is pretty close to the HRE version now. 

Make sure he takes the time to get the trailer parallel to the ground first or the measurement will be off. He can tape from the bottom of the sidewalls to the pavement and back. If your hitch is a little high to start with its OK, the truck will squat slightly when you hang the trailer on it. You might want to just get a couple of drop hitches and return the one you don't end up using. 
]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:45:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138814#138814 Hitch Height : Thanks for the post. I think the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138813#138813 Author: SailorDude
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 9:11am

Thanks for the post.  I think the Forest River version trailers have  bigger tires, so maybe 20 inches to the top of hitch is correct.  I'll contact the owner of trailer to see if he can measure the trailer for me.

 

]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 09:11:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138813#138813 Hitch Height : Mine isn't sitting on flat... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138809#138809 Author: offgrid
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 8:19am

Mine isn't sitting on flat ground where I can measure it right now but IIRC its around 20 inches to the bottom of the ball pocket. I have risers and 15 inch wheels. Maybe someone else has a better number. ]]> Wed, 09 Dec 2020 08:19:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138809#138809 Hitch Height : I'm picking up a new to me... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14277&PID=138808#138808 Author: SailorDude
Subject: 14277
Posted: 09 Dec 2020 at 7:56am

I'm picking up a new to me rpod 176 tomorrow.  it is a hood river edition.  Any one know how high my hitch should be, as measured from the top of the ball to the ground?  I think my current hitch might be two low.  

SailorDude 
RP176
F-250
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