adjusting hitch height after buying taller tires

[troutbum53]

I am needing advice (again).....The tires I bought are about 1.7" taller in dia. so it raised my unit about an inch....is that enough that I should raise my hitch one hole to keep it level? I did not actually check to see how much if any out of level it is after the tire change. May be a silly question, but I would appreciate your all's input....Thanks

[Happycamperscolorado]

I would think if you raised the truck you would want to lower the hitch because it should be sitting higher now (rv)

[troutbum53]

OOPS....may not have made myself clear.....new (taller) tires on my Montana...not the TV....sorry

[DQDick]

When I had IS added they lowered my pinbox and lowered my hitch. Previous to that I had the hitch up on a high setting and that evened it out while lowering the hitch setting. Basically, you should do everything you can to tow level.

[BB_TX]

I would doubt raising the 5er 1" at the tires would have much impact on the overall trailer level. But if it did, raising the hitch a bolt hole would be no problem.

[jimcol]

Hook it up to the truck and check the level of the 5'er. Adjust the hitch as necessary. Jim

[DarMar]

If you unit was level before I doubt that you would have to do anything as 1" simply won't make much difference.

[dieselguy]

Increasing 1.7" diameter on the tire, you're only talking a bit over 3/4" in height change. (1/2 the dia will be your height change) Not worth the bother I'd guess. Most pin boxes and hitches hole patterns are in 2" increments anyhow.

[FordMan1966]

I found out that my 5th wheel tows better if it is a slight bit lower in the front than being level.

[Tom S.]

Dieselguy hit the nail on the head. You've not raised it enough to warrant changing the hitch height - unless it wasn't level to begin with.