Tow Hitch Ball and Tongue Adjustment |
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Kingskerswell
Senior Member Joined: 02 Oct 2018 Location: Kelowna BC Status: Offline Points: 141 |
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Posted: 16 Sep 2019 at 10:18pm |
Just thought I would share an item that I think is quite important but can easily be overlooked: Tow Hitch Ball and Tongue Adjustment.
We have a 2013 R177 HRE and bought it about 18 mths ago. Today I thought it was time to check the trailer hitch attachment for correct fitting to avoid inadvertent trailer hitch detachment from the tow vehicle ball hitch. I was surprised to find that I had to adjust the tensioning nut approx. four full turns. This is way too sloppy for safe trailering. I don't think this had been adjusted by the previous owner and it was remiss of me to not check it out right after we purchased the trailer.
I don't think I am the only one to have found this so fellow Podders, please be aware. |
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Oliver
Senior Member Joined: 23 Mar 2018 Status: Offline Points: 321 |
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You're right. My hitch came off the ball. Got it tight now!
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mcarter
Senior Member Joined: 12 Apr 2017 Location: Greenbrier, TN Status: Offline Points: 239 |
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That is regular ready to tow check item. Everything should be tight and serviceable. I actually lost a ball nut once. Now I spot weld ball but to hitch.
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Mike Carter
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Oliver
Senior Member Joined: 23 Mar 2018 Status: Offline Points: 321 |
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ball nut
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