[VAC] Re: Hitch Height?

["Frank M. 'Mitch' Hill" <fmhill@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Mike,

I have a 1964 Airstream Ambassador International model.  The manual shows 
the recommended hitch height as 20 1/2" to the top of the hitch ball on the 
tow vehicle.  I believe this is the same for all Airstreams of that 
vintage. However, this will change depending on load in the trailer, age of 
the trailers springs and the type of tires on the trailer.

What I do is, periodically on a weekend,  tow my rig down to the local 
school, and use the paved parking lot to check for trailer and truck being 
level.

I have changed my trailer to Dexter wheels and ST225 radials which are 
slightly smaller in diameter than the original bias type tires., plus as my 
trailer has the original duratorque (?) type axles on it, The axles have 
settled a bit, I now figure the hitch height is about 18 1/2" As I use a 
Reese WD type hitch, it is easy to adjust for truck and trailer being 
level.  The original Reese towbar that comes with the Reese WD hitch has 
enough adjustment range to allow me to keep everything level and in alignment.


TNX, 73, Mitch - WA1YKN