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Re: [VAL] Reese Dual Cam Question



Hi Daisy,

I use an adjustable draw bar also.  It goes up on the Lincoln and down 
on the PowerWagon.  I use a 3/4 drive ratchet and just tighten until it 
doesn't move any more.  The adjustable draw bar is nice since my two tow 
vehicles are at such a different height.

Have fun in Montana, check out Bozeman for us.  The International will 
be there in 2008.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI/VAC #5223
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon
1977 Lincoln Continental
1979 23' Safari
and now a 1954 Double Door 30' Liner, oops its a 29' Liner
Orange, CA

http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/Bill-Beth-1979-Safari
http://www.tompatterson.com/gallery/album06

> I  use a big drop on my Reese Dual Cam, because my truck is way up in 
> the air ( 4x4) .  So now, because my truck's Air Conditioner is 
> misbehaving, even after many tries to fix it, I  want to use Don's 
> truck, which is NOT 4x4.  Obviously, putting my hitch in his reciever 
> as is leaves the trailer's jack and the bottom hitch way too low, 
> hardly room for a toe .
>
> So here 's the question:  Can I undo the hitch and turn the drop part 
> upside down so it is an "up", and then put the ball and cam socket 
> piece back on again?  We did get the bolts loose, and we did check the 
> lights, so we just need to know if we can reverse it safely.  Also, do 
> we need a torque wrench on the bolts and how much much ?