Guesstimating WDH hitch set up in a pinch
How bad would it be to set up a weight distribution hitch with guesstimates in order to get the trailer back to my location? When this is done if adjustment need to be made it can be done.
Trailer is currently 200 Km away. At the location there is no way to properly torque the bolts on the head or the ball. I know the measurement of the trailer coupler while level and the truck hitch height.
Will get the ball torqued to 450 ft-lb and the shank bolts torqued to 250ish or whatever the manual calls for locally, at what should be the proper height based on the measurements. Only thing I would really be guesstimating is the head tilt. The manual does give a recommendation or how many washers to start at and adjust from there. So I would just use this number. Tow it back home and if needed adjust it then. Shouldn’t be a big deal I am thinking but wanted to check with you all.
I’ll add truck is 14 Silverado crew short box.
Hitch is fastway E2 1000lb bars
Trailer is Jayco 242BHS lightly loaded.
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