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Phil/Shirl805
03-08-2015, 11:46 AM
Just put in 18K Reese hitch, and adapter plate for under bed fifth wheel plate in a 2015 F-350 DRW. Hooked up trailer and have 10" of clearance between rail and trailer, is this to high?

Put a 4 foot level on drop frame under storage area, is within 1/8" - 1/4" over 4 foot span. Hard to tell if riding front high because roof line is on a downward slope.

Back of truck only dropped 1.5" after hitching. Still have at least 3/4" till helper spring touches back bump and at least 1" or better till front touches.

chuckster57
03-08-2015, 12:21 PM
6" of clearance is an accepted minimum, so if your trailer is pretty much level while hitched up I say leave it alone.

Javi
03-08-2015, 02:21 PM
6" of clearance is an accepted minimum, so if your trailer is pretty much level while hitched up I say leave it alone.

Yep, what he said..

poncho62
03-08-2015, 02:34 PM
Park on a level spot and take a side view......Look at the bottom edge of the trailer to see if its level....maybe even put a level on the floor inside.

Phil/Shirl805
03-08-2015, 02:35 PM
Went ahead and lower hitch by one hole, still have 9" of clearance.
Both truck and trailer are sitting level while hooked up . Checked truck on bed rail and trailer on drop frame under storage area. As when camping checked inside on kitchen counter for lever front to rear.:D

Festus2
03-08-2015, 03:18 PM
Looks like you're good to go! Everything is now on the level.

rhagfo
03-09-2015, 05:35 AM
Looks like you're good to go! Everything is now on the level.

X2 Problem solved