Hitch prob on Liberty
06-02-2004, 02:14 PM
#31
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in news:KLnvc.52327$Np3.2275947@ursa-
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
06-02-2004, 02:14 PM
#32
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in news:KLnvc.52327$Np3.2275947@ursa-
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
06-02-2004, 02:14 PM
#33
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Steve <xjlifter@bogus.com> wrote in news:KLnvc.52327$Np3.2275947@ursa-
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca:
> Cheaper yes, but wouldn't a setup like this be better suited for towing
> the BBQ?:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/3eb2l
>
Oh yeah, that's MUCH better.....
06-02-2004, 03:07 PM
#34
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Is the ball the correct height at one foot?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
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Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
06-02-2004, 03:07 PM
#35
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Is the ball the correct height at one foot?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
06-02-2004, 03:07 PM
#36
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Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Is the ball the correct height at one foot?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
06-02-2004, 03:07 PM
#37
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Posts: n/a
Re: Hitch prob on Liberty
Is the ball the correct height at one foot?
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Barry Bean wrote:
>
> After installing a receiver hitch on my liberty, I find that the ball is
> directly under the spare tire, which makes it difficult to hitch/unhitch,
> especially at an angle. I end up having to partialy open the back door and
> try to keep the door from hitting the trailer while I mount the trailer on
> the ball. Its doable, but a hassle.
>
> I've been considering two remedies:
>
> 1) Get a ball mount with a lower drop. This would make it easier to hitch
> up, but would lower my clearance, possibly causing problems going through
> dips or starting a steep rise.
>
> 2) Extend the ball mount a few inches past the receiver. This would be
> ideal, but would obviously increase the leverage on the receiver. FWIW,
> most of the trailers I pull have fairly light tongue weights (usually a BBQ
> grill with a 50-60 lb tongue weight and 200-300 lbs total weight).
> Obviously I couldn't use this on a heavier trailer, or one that approached
> the vehicle/receiver weight limit.