Another newbie question... Is there a preferred or optimum ride height for the trailer frame? The total trailer length will be right at 14'. I plan to use a torsion axle and either 14" or 15" wheels. Don't plan to do any offroading and I don't know how much the whole thing will weigh but expect that it will be about 1200lbs. It's easy enough to figure what to order if I just know the desired ride ht. Of course any opinions and advice will be most appreciated.
Howard
Ride Ht.
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by fornesto » Fri Jul 06, 2007 3:09 pm
It can depend on the tow vehicle to a degree. If you make the trailer too low and are towing with a full size pick up truck, it might pull the tongue up and put the tail down. I'm not sure what you're towing with, but I'd measure the ball height and start there. Remember that the trailer will push down slightly on the ball (tongue weight), but usually not enough to make a real difference. I always shoot for level.
On a related note, you might have noticed that big travel trailers and fifth wheels ride a lot higher than they used to. This is in large part due to the tendency of new trucks, especially 4wds to sit much higer from the factory.
On a related note, you might have noticed that big travel trailers and fifth wheels ride a lot higher than they used to. This is in large part due to the tendency of new trucks, especially 4wds to sit much higer from the factory.
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