I am finally getting around to adjusting my hitch and Dual Cam to this TT. After several hours I have two different setups. Tell me which you think would be better.
1. Having 6 working links on the take up brackets and a 1 inch drop on the rear axle and a 1/4 inch drop on the front.
2. Having 5 working links on the take up brackets and a 1/2 inch drop on all four corners.
Haven't pulled with it yet but I left it at option 2. I have a 450 mile round trip pull this Thursday so I'll be able to tell how it works then. Thanks in advance, John
Also, I have weighed the tonque and it was 1204lbs. I have since found out the propane tanks just about empty so its likely a little more than that now. And I have 1200lb bars.
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2000 4X4 Excursion Limited 6.8V10, 4.30, 122,000 miles
Hellwig Rear Sway Bar
Roadmaster Active Suspension
2004 4X4 Expedition 5.4V8, 3.73 210,000 miles
2000 Coachmen 297 RKS
Reese Dual Cam Sway Control
Prodigy Brake Control
KE5DFR
Vintage 1979 Silver Streak Supreme Rocket toted by a 2002 F350, crewcab dually, 7.3L,4.10 axle,SCMT. Travel with two miniature Schnauzers and one African Gray parrot. Practicing for retirement!
I'm not familiar with your "Roadmaster Active System", so I will assume that it doesn't impact the WD/DC adjustment/set-up process, that your adjustments (options #1 & #2) are based on your TV/TT under "loaded" conditions (less LP tank fill), the TT is level, and we are talking about the Reese "HP" Dual Cam.
Having equal squat (1/2") with your Excursion looks to be "ideal" as long as you have confirmed that you don't have any interference and/or binding issues with your WD/DC. This STICKY points out some potential WD/DC interference issues with some TV/TT combinations.
In many WD/DC (Reese HP models) applications obtaining 6 or 7 chain links under tension provides ideal hitch component clearances under most TV turns (in lieu of 5 links under tension) . If you have additional ball mount tilt capability under your option #1 set-up, you could possibly obtain the same results as your option #2 with 6 links under tension and possibly enhance your component clearances by increasing your ball mount tilt.
"If" your adjustments aren't reflecting (ready-to-camp) "loaded" TV/TT conditions, you may have to revisit your dimensions. A CAT scale weigh ultimately tells the real story, and this LINK may be helpful should you have an opportunity to weigh your TV/TT.
Turk2500
05 Jayco Eagle, 278FBS, UVW 7,063lbs, GVWR 9,000lbs.
Tongue Weight: Dry 913lbs/Loaded 1,200lbs.
02 Chevy, 2500HD/4x4, 6.0L/4:10, EC/LS/SB, Prodigy, GCWR 16,000lbs.
TV/TT loaded: 14,700lbs.
Putnam XDR Class V, Reese HP Dual Cam.
00 HD Road King Classic.
Thanks for all the replies.
Turk2500, I have the old style Dual Cam with newer style spring bars that have the cam built in. It don't believe I have any clearance problems with the 5 link setup. My hitch head is tilted as far back as it will go. Thanks for the link on weighting the TT, I will be going right by a Flying J on the way out of town so I will try and weigh then and report back. Thanks to all again.
Just returned from our trip. Went to Roaring River State Park, trout fishing! Had a great time. The truck pulled and rode great. Have a steering problem now. Truck seems to wander quite abit. Think I'll take it in to have the front end checked out. Other than that and shredding a TT tire 20 miles from the campground it was an awesome week. Had all five tires replaced at the campground! TT pulled better on the way home I think because we went from a C to a D rated tire. Thanks to all for your replies, John.
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