How Do You Hook Up A Vintage Travel Trailer?
While this is geared more towards Vintage Travel Trailers, the information in the resource section applies to all travel trailers. Hooking up a vintage travel trailer is not rocket science but there are definite rules. Step 1 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4709472/ball_Full.jpg’); }); Trailer Balls – Size does matter. Vintage trailers are not standard when it comes to the hitch and the ball sizes. The 1959 Dalton and the 1973 Perris Pacer use a 2″ ball. The teardrop uses a 1 7/8″ ball. Measure the inside of the tongue so see what size ball is required Step 2 jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep2 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/4709472/hitch_Full.jpg’); }); Trailer hitch – Trailer hitches have different drop sizes. With the trailer hooked up to the tongue, it should ride level. If it doesn’t, look for another hit
