Thread: Trailer height

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    Trailer height

    Just realized my trailer is not level and running high. Should in be perfect level or maybe a little high so the boat drains in the rain? Thanks Sam

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    Should be level, but slightly up at the bow should be ok.

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    When the trailer is just sitting in the yard, just raise the jack to get it to drain out. Should be level when towing, rain should drain fine if you are moving and the plug is out.
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    #4
    Remember how trailer is loaded will and can be issue..Tongue weight can be issue...esp with single axle...and of course axle location...Can be as simple as get drop hitch or adjustable one

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    Level your trailer while on the jack. Measure to the top of the hitch where the ball mounts to. Whatever that measurement is, is what you want the height of the top of the ball when on the truck.
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