GlennWest Posted December 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hope you all sort this out. Confusing me 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Sorry Glenn, Jim is correct, I stand corrected. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alie&Jim's Carrilite Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hope you all sort this out. Confusing me Shoot for a plate height of 47". I'm high at 49". I can move my pinbox up 1 set of holes, but my deck is stepped in front of the hitch and it will put me within 5" clearance in a tight turn. My hitch is a trailer saver and is mounted on top of the rails. Not the way I would have done it, but that's the way it was when we bought it. Alie & Jim + 8 paws 2017 DRV Memphis BART- 1998 Volvo 610 Lil'ole 6cyl Cummins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Hi Glenn, Measure from the bottom of your trailer's upper 5th wheel plate above the pin (the plate that rests on the tow vehicle's 5th wheel) to the ground when your trailer is level fore and aft. This is the height from the ground to set the top of your truck's hitch plate. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Actually that won't work now. Pad not level. Camper is down in front and sloping at 1" in 15 foot. That is where chassis visible 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Do believe 47/46 will work out. I going to have bed built low as practical for clearance in case I have to drop pin box. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtrailer Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Also truck has the shorter tires. I would not have bought it with the tall tires. What size? Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Don't recall. They won't the tall ones though. Got me curious. Will call morrow and find out 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noteven Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Actually that won't work now. Pad not level. Camper is down in front and sloping at 1" in 15 foot. That is where chassis visible Set a level on the ground, note the bubble. Move level to the floor of the trailer. Lower the trailer front till level on the floor displays the same bubble as the ground. Measure to the ground. Mark down the number. Raise trailer back to level. Relay number to shop. "Are we there yet?" asked no motorcycle rider, ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Guy at work buying my truck and he wants hitch. Time to call Henry about a ET 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Should be simpler just measure from chassis to concrete 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoDirectionHome Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 I believe you could have a month or two wait for an ET hitch. I don't think they are a stocked item. Others will surely confirm. "There are No Experts, Do the Math!" 2014 Freightliner Cascadia DD16 600hp 1850ft-lb 18spd 3.31 260"wb SpaceCraft S-470 SKP #131740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 That shouldn't be a problem. Not suppose to have to move till summer. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Henry sure makes it simple with his Senior hitch. I am impressed. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Henry said late Jan or early February. I commited. As simple as he makes it cost is null. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billr Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 You won't regret the ET. Good choice. Bill and Joan and 3 Collie pups 2001 Volvo VNL 770 "The Doghouse" Singled short, "ET" hItch VED12 465HP Gen 1 Autoshift 3.58 ratio 2005 Mobile Suite 38RL3 2011 Smart Passion loaded piggybacK Weigh-It Portable RV Scales http://www.weighitrv.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Six ETs ahead of Glen's, his patience is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil D Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Phoenix, tell Henry to be careful, or this ET stuff might just turn into a job. Glenn, you chose well. You'll be very happy with your ET. Phil 2002 Teton Royal Aspen 2003 Kenworth T2000 - Cat C12 380/430 1450/1650, FreedomLine, 3.36 - TOTO . . . he's not in Kansas anymore. ET Air Hitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I don't want him to get too busy. Yes I want a Hitch but not put him so busy he don't enjoy himself. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Glenn, you won't find a better hitch on the market for a heavy trailer and an HDT. My ET is superb, and I would personally not have anything else. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix2013 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Phoenix, tell Henry to be careful, or this ET stuff might just turn into a job. Glenn, you chose well. You'll be very happy with your ET. Phil, I talk to that Old Goat all the time, although seven ETs is a bit of a tall order (forget having any in stock), he still manages to keep his spirits up. Particularly since he gave up his two least favorite activities. Windshield scraping, and snow shoveling. But he might need your guys support and salvation, he's beginning to view hitch building as some sort of "spiritual endeavor". . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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