Tow Vehicle Hitch Setup
  • Zenitrame
    15
    Hello all. Needs some help please. I just purchased a new tow vehicle, 2019 Ram 2500, 4x4. It’s rides quite a bit higher than my old towing vehicle, a 2011 F-150. So, the ball will definitely be much higher. I’ve looked over several YouTube videos on setting up the placement of the ball but then they all start with, “add X subtract Y, check for the alignment of the planets and finally ask for permission from your wife.” I think the current hitch I have will work, just need to turn the shank downward. I will also be using my weight distribution with it. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated! I really hope Ray or someone has a video I could follow.

    Thanks!

    Milo
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  • Ray
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    ↪Zenitrame
    I don't know much about travel trailer towing but when we got our new truck had the same issue towing Anne's boat, old truck was lower. So bought a ball mount that dropped it down several inches to get a level tow. https://www.etrailer.com/faq-ballmount.aspx
    I'm not sure how that works with the weight distribution setup though
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  • Zenitrame
    15
    Thanks Ray
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  • Jetlag
    17
    Not sure about the 2500 but when I went to a new ram I replaced my weight distribution shank from a 2" to a 2.5". I didn't want to use the adapter because i knew i would lose it one day and it felt like it had extra play in it.
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  • Zenitrame
    15
    Thanks Jetlag. Turns out I’m in the same situation as you. I’m using an adapter for now but first chance I get I’ll be changing out the shank. Thanks again.
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