Posted 2013-09-25 5:20 PM (#154960) Subject: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
I got my new awning installed, 20 feet long. I also had my trailer blocked so it would not sit high in front. That meant that we had to lower the neck so it would sit level. Now it looks good, sits level, but I don't have enough room between my truck bed rails and trailer to make some steep turns, like the one to get into my neighborhood. (I can go the long way around.) I guess there is no getting ahead. LoL. Let's see if my picture posts....
Posted 2013-09-26 1:05 PM (#154974 - in reply to #154960) Subject: RE: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
It was a 3" block. Talked to service department today and they said to go ahead an raise the neck. Can't go up anymore, and truck can't (or I won't do that) come down.
Posted 2013-09-26 3:54 PM (#154976 - in reply to #154974) Subject: RE: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 61 Location: Pueblo, CO
Thanks for the info! You may want to try the B&W tube or some of the others that have a shock/rubber block in them, they may be taller than the one you have. the trailer looks level in the photo. I thought that there should be a slight slant to the rear when loaded.
Posted 2013-09-27 10:14 AM (#154984 - in reply to #154974) Subject: RE: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by bjhouten on 2013-09-26 10:05 AM
It was a 3" block. Talked to service department today and they said to go ahead an raise the neck. Can't go up anymore, and truck can't (or I won't do that) come down.
Did you cut the hitch tube? I would raise the hitch a bit. Try 2 inches... I like to have the trailer nose just a bit higher than level. It allows the urine and rain to flow toward the back of the trailer.
Posted 2013-09-27 12:48 PM (#154992 - in reply to #154960) Subject: RE: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
I went out and raised it a hole this morning. The holes are on about 2.5" centers. It actually looks really good. Lots of room from bed rails and just a slight slant. I'm happy with the results. I won't be dragging the bottom of this trailer! Now I just have to get the A/C fixed that just broke. The fan seems to be stuck. LoL.
Posted 2013-09-27 3:16 PM (#154995 - in reply to #154960) Subject: RE: New awning and blocked my trailer
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
I think my posting might have confused some people. I did/do have room to take my trailer neck up and down. I meant that I could not block the trailer up anymore, and that I not interested in having my truck lowered. It sits fine now. So I'm good to go.
New awning and blocked my trailer
