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Re: First time “toading”

Reply #26
I'm definitely more than that!
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #27
time for an air ride suspension on that towed to get it lower.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #28
Frank, I would be really concerned with the hitch extension. They are known to reduce the capacity by half. I.e. from 10k to 5k. Is there any way you can eliminate it? Jim.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #29
I have not actually tried to tow the vehicle
Without it. Worried about the toad being to close and hitting the ladder.
Michelle posted a link above that explained the effects of the extension.

Either way I am going to get a riser, I left mine back at the storage facility, which will extend the hitch to an extent. Also trying to find a riser with the same 10k, 1k as the coach.

Another issue with a short extension/riser is I can't open the engine compartment with it on.

Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #30
Some towbar manufacturers sell longer shanks for their towbars.  Blue Ox does - we had to swap ours out when we added the tow skirt.
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #31
Just called NSA they don't sell shank extensions.
Frank & Daisy
NO LONGER  "looking for the perfect Foretravel
36' or less non slide preferred."  She has been found and is ours.
2003 U320 36' non slide  Unit 6103
Cummins ISM 450
Allison 4000MH

Re: First time “toading”

Reply #32
Frank, the angle of your tow bar is spot on with the riser. Just make sure of capacity. I know your frustration with the engine hatch. I needed to open mine on a trip due to a noise and I had to disconnect the trailer to open. Ugh! When I got home I moved the trailer jack. It may not look good but you could trim the fiberglass door to clear or just bite the bullet and remove the riser each time. As for the ladder possibly when you make a sharp turn going forward it may clear just have a spotter when checking also consider being in a dip when turning. When I had my aluminum v nose trailer made I had the tongue extended 16" and the tongue jack moved back 12". Some have damaged the lower ladder when turning. I've considered removing the lower section, keeps flannel heads from climbing up also. Jim.
Jim and Dona
2002 U295 36'
Lily, blue healer. Our fury person
Manx mid travel Ecotec turbo
2022 Bronco badlands Sasquatch
Trail 90 and 110cc