trailer saver

[bob]

I installed a trailer saver hitch in a 3500 2007 Chevy old body style what should the bed rail to trailer distance be with out air in bags and with air thank you

[Ozz]

Bob, I would say around 6", that is the top of the truck bed edge to the bottom of the trailer cap.

[ols1932]

quote:Originally posted by bob

I installed a trailer saver hitch in a 3500 2007 Chevy old body style what should the bed rail to trailer distance be with out air in bags and with air thank you

Bob,
You should have a minimum of 6" between the rig and the body of the truck. There should be a little white line on the driver's side of the hitch that you use as a guide for how much air to carry in the airbags. The line should be about 1/2" above the frame of the hitch. I carry a little more in mine because my pin weight is heavier than normal since I have larger batteries in the front end of the rig. Use enough air to get the minimum clearance and then add a little more if you feel more comfortable. I air mine up to 50 psi.

Orv

[Delaine and Lindy]

Hi Bob the above numbers are correct. I have had my Trailer Saver in two 3500 1 ton DRW, I didn't have enough clearance between the bed rails. Since there wasn't any adjustments other than putting more air in the bags, I called Trailer Saver and ordered a set of spacer's for the TS and they overnighted them and it was a very easy installed about 30 minutes tops. And you will get all new hardware. I went with the 3 inch spacers, but I believe I could have used the 2 inch type. With our Cambridge we have a very heavy pin weight, and it rides level. Good Luck... GBY...

P.S. The Trailer Saver is a awesome air ride Hitch, for the money I thinks its the best buy. Ours has been in 2 3500 DRW and it was also used in our 4500 Kodiak.