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03-01-2017, 03:05 PM
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Tiffin Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Mountainburg, AR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Garyp47
Larry, what did you wind up doing? I have the exact same coach except it's the Sunstar version. I am flat towing a 2001 Chevy Tracker now and using a 6" drop receiver to get the tow bar almost parallel with the ground but I was thinking of getting a newer vehicle and a tow dolly.
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Well, it is sort of embarrassing, turns out I was not on very level ground. When I finally got on level concrete, the 6" drop puts it at about 15 inches. Right in the sweet spot for the eze-tow dolly.
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03-03-2017, 09:15 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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I routinely recommend doing this. I've had a second receiver welded onto my last two motor homes. It gives you a 4" drop without extending the receiver farther back. You can then add a drop hitch that's four inches shorter.
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03-29-2017, 06:44 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 2
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Hello, just purchased an acme eze-tow dolly ! I have many questions, namely: plan to tow a 2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. This SUV has a keyless ignition system. Struggling with how to get it into steering column unlocked, as required by this Dolly. I have called 3 Hyundai dealerships and gotten 3 different answers. I believe we can use the ACC position on ignition button But do we then remove car battery negative connection? If so do we need a memory saver to plug into the lighter socket? How long can We tow with a 9 volt battery supply to the memory saver? I have read about removing the spark plug for radio, would that be a better solution? Any and all input would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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03-29-2017, 07:09 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fugitive861
The tow dolly has ramps extending rearward (to load vehicle). If the tongue is high, like your case may be, the ramps may scrape the ground when going in and out of driveways. If the tongue is low, you are at risk of the ramps being high and hitting the bottom of the door on your vehicle...unless you tow something with high ground clearance like a jeep. You may consider a 6 inch drop ball mount instead of a 4 inch hi-low plus a 2 inch ball mount, as it may have less play (slop). Good luck. And remember, don't try to back up (jack knife).
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EZE tow has removable ramps. Too high of hitch height on these causes front valance clearance issues on towed vehicle.
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03-29-2017, 07:16 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twinboat
Measure from the ground to the top of the hitch, where the ball bolts to.
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Acme says to measure to bottom of ball. At least there video shows that.
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