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Originally Posted by drrv1
I have a 6 x 12 enclosed trailer for hauling bikes. I used a 5 1/2" drop and it sits just pretty level.
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I also have a 6X12 enclosed trailer used for hauling bikes. With one bike in the bed, and two in the trailer w/gear, and est. 200 pounds tongue weight, the trailer sits level with a 5.5" drop hitch. Without the bike in the bed, trailer is a tad higher in front, but nothing anyone but me would notice.
But, it all depends on the trailer. I would go with anything from 4 to 5.5.
Easy way to check it, put the trailer level, and measure the height of the trailer tongue to the ground. Then go to the truck, and measure the receiver to the ground, the difference is the amount of drop you need. Or, you can do like I did, just back the truck up next to the level trailer tongue, and 'eyeball' the amount of drop it needed. Might not hurt to get your buddy to stand in the bed to simulate a 200 pound toungue weight, if you want to get really tight with this here 'bonafide' measuring technique.
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Last edited by Hatchman; 11-07-2004 at 01:31 AM.
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