How to Keep Extended Ball Mount from Scraping the Ground on Motorhome

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Question:

Have a 38' motorhome on a Ford F53 chassis, 15' overhang. Rear hitch has 12" extension and rides 12-14" from ground. Question, do you fee the hitch rollers would be sufficient? Or if there was a roller available that attached to the shank of the extension with u-bolts to provide protection closer to the tail end of the hitch.

asked by: Michael C

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Expert Reply:

Unfortunately, we don't have a skid wheel that installs on the extended ball mount. I think your best option will be a skid wheel that connects to the end of the hitch receiver like # UF48-979020 or # RM-050.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

We do not have the CAD drawings or blueprints for the Ultra-Fab Steel Roller, part #UF48-979020, but I have attached a photo of the roller with dimensions shown. The mounting bracket measures 1-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the…

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Answer 2

Yes, the Rollaway Hitch Protector, #RM-050, should be plenty heavy enough to work on your 37 foot motorhome and keep the hitch from dragging when you back into your driveway, as long as the dip you have is not so deep that it is bending the hitch…

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Answer 3

I checked with manufacturer on this, they do not provide a weight capacity or shear point rating for the Ultra-Fab Steel Roller, #UF48-979020. Destructive testing to determine these values is not completed. Its' purpose is to be mounted on the…

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Answer 4

I went out to our warehouse to grab a couple measurements on the Ultra-Fab Steel Roller, #UF48-979020. The mounting bracket measures 1-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bracket. You will need to determine if the two…

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Answer 5

We've got exactly what you're needing. Take a look at the Roadmaster Rollaway Trailer Hitch Protector, part #RM-050. Use the included hitch pin to install into your receiver tube and you'll be protected from eating pavement at when…

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Answer 6

The Ultra-Fab Steel Roller, #UF48-979020, is designed to fit Class III or higher hitches with a 2 inch receiver. However, in this case the safety chain loops on the Curt hitch for the 2011 Toyota Sienna will interfere with installation. I have tested…

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Answer 7

Hi Joe, Yep, you heard correct, you can go from a 2 inch shank to a 2-1/2 inch shank with your Reese weight distribution hitch without issue. One of the following 2-1/2 inch shanks should have the right rise/drop for your application. Here are the…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

Hi Joe, I assume you are referencing an Equal-i-zer weight distribution since you have shank #EQ90-02-4700. I went ahead and read the owners manual for their systems and there is noting regarding adjusting the angle of the hitch ball. The hitch head…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

The Ram OEM 5th wheel puck system, shown in the linked photo and article, was launched in 2013 so what you have in your truck is likely to be an aftermarket installation of some kind. These newer Ram trucks with the factory prep can directly accept a…

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