Longer Ball Mount Solution to Help Tailgate to Trailer Jack Clearance

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I have a 22 foot tow behind camper. Toung weight 560 lbs. Trailer weight empty 5700 lbs I need an extended hitch because my tailgate hits the electric toung lift. Any ideas?

asked by: Ron K

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Normally for this situation the best solution is a longer ball mount like the Hidden Hitch part # 80232 which is 15-3/4 inches long and will give you additional clearance between the truck and the trailer jack for your tailgate.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

When It comes to using a weight distribution while towing a trailer using The Hitch Box Extension and Reducer for Titan 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches, 24 inch - 34 inch Long #RP45292 I would recommend The Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway…

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Answer 2

If your 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 has a factory hitch that has an opening that measures 2-1/2 inch by 2-1/2 inches the Curt hitch extender part #C45048 will simply just slide into it. The 2-1/2 inch hitch size is pretty common on newer heavy duty trucks…

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Answer 3

Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

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Answer 4

For your 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited I recommend the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232. This ball mount has a length of 15-3/4"(400mm) from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. That will give you an additional 3-15/16"(100mm)…

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Answer 5

If the trailer wheels scrubbed (dragged and scrapped the ground instead of rolling) when jack knifed then it could have thrown something out of alignment or damaged something. First, inspect the suspension. Look for any elongated holes where…

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Answer 6

The number you provided, "7753400" is a patent number which corelates to the Equalizer for E-Z Flex Suspension part #013-144-03. This is for a single equalizer but if you need the entire kit it's the Dexter E-Z Flex Suspension Kit part…

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Answer 7

I would love to help you upgrade the suspension on your Twilight 2800 travel trailer. The MORryde Rubber Equalizers for Tandem Axle Trailers #MR87ZR that you referenced are a great solution but we do need to double check a few things. First is that…

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Answer 8

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 9

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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Answer 10

The only way you could power interior dome lights on a trailer without it being connected to a tow vehicle would be to power the lights with a battery like a breakaway battery. How you choose to wire up the batteries will in the end be up to you, but…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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