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Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2017, 11:37 PM
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Posted By War Eagle
Thanks for calculating that all out, Brian! Very...

Thanks for calculating that all out, Brian! Very interesting that they came out so similar. Just to muddy the water a bit more, Truck #1 is an F-250 SuperDuty with an additional heavy duty...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Not to over-think this, but it seems like a tow...

Not to over-think this, but it seems like a tow vehicle's suspension creates a hybrid combination of Class 1 and Class 3 levers depending on weight distribution of the tow vehicle - the heavier the...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2017, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Okay, more info on wheelbases (and relative...

Okay, more info on wheelbases (and relative engine weight, for what that's worth):
Truck #1 = 158" (heavy 7.3L diesel)
Truck #2 = 145" (5.0L V8)
So, when the hitch ball is the same distance behind...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-27-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Riddle me this (using real measurements): Truck...

Riddle me this (using real measurements):
Truck #1, 8' bed, 52" from center of rear axle to hitch receiver opening.
Truck #2, 5.5' bed 48" from center of rear axle to hitch receiver opening.
...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2017, 08:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Hidden Hitch makes stock ball mounts up to 14"...

Hidden Hitch makes stock ball mounts up to 14" for under $40.00. If my 11.25" ends up being just a tad too short, I might purchase a 14" and cut it down as much as possible to fit. I don't think...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-23-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Thanks, Paul. I look forward to hearing how...

Thanks, Paul. I look forward to hearing how things go for you. I'm already using an 11.25" ball mount (center of retaining pin hole to center of ball hole), and I think it's going to be close. If...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2017, 03:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
ETI said the coupler height on a current 2017 21'...

ETI said the coupler height on a current 2017 21' is 19". My current 4" drop ball mount with standard shank length puts me right at that height. When I lower my tailgate, it's 10.5" from the center...
Forum: Towing and Hitching 01-07-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,971
Posted By War Eagle
Will my tailgate hit the power jack?

Question for anyone with a 2017 21' and power jack: What is the distance between the center of the coupler ball socket and the front of the power jack? I'm trying to figure out if my truck's...
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