Posted 2013-01-04 6:34 PM (#149122) Subject: Towing Hawk with 3/4 ton Chevy - need height info
Regular
Posts: 72 Location: Connecticut
I just lucked into a used Hawk 2 horse BP with dress. The person I bought it from was towing with a Chevy 1500 with a straight hitch. I have a 3/4 ton Chevy with a higher bumper. Looks to be about a 2" differnce, so I'm thinking 2" drop hitch, but was wondering if anyone has this combo and knows already for sure? I have to use it on Sunday and have only 4 precious hours to get it correct tomorrow before the trailer store closes.
Posted 2013-01-04 6:37 PM (#149123 - in reply to #149122) Subject: RE: Towing Hawk with 3/4 ton Chevy - need height info
Expert
Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
Set the trailer level, by using the jack, Measure the height from the ground to the tongue. Compare to your truck and buy a hitch to compensate for the difference. Even if you are off an inch of two, It's not a disaster.
Posted 2013-01-04 6:57 PM (#149124 - in reply to #149123) Subject: RE: Towing Hawk with 3/4 ton Chevy - need height info
Regular
Posts: 72 Location: Connecticut
I know how to do it after the fact. Problem is I have to show up at the barn tomorrow with the right hitch, or I'm screwed. There will likely not be enough time to back track to the trailer store if I guess wrong. I did a ballpark measurement with the trailer parked in the field which is why I am guessing 2" drop.
Posted 2013-01-04 10:18 PM (#149129 - in reply to #149122) Subject: RE: Towing Hawk with 3/4 ton Chevy - need height info
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
If you can put the same amount of weight into the bed as the tongue weight, BEFORE you make your final vertical measurement, you will get a much more accurate result. Most hitches will drop somewhat under a load. Without knowing that amount, you cannot make a precise adjustment.
The only other way is to change the adjustment after the hitch has been connected, and the drop is again measured.
Towing Hawk with 3/4 ton Chevy - need height info
