I posted this as a reply to a question in the thread about Hensley hitches but I think I posted it in the wrong place. Here is my problem:
I just picked up my new 2007 22 ft Airstream ordered with a Hensley Arrow hitch as a result of comments on this BB. However, I can't get the trailer leveled because I have the 8-inch drop tow bar and it is still too high as my vehicle is a 2007 Chevy Tahoe with the factory-made "in the bumper" 2x2 receiver.
Has anybody seen any info about how to adapt? The hitch receiver is about 5 inches higher than one that would be BELOW the rear bumper (or plastic, imitation body trim thingy)?
It look to me that I'd need at least a 10-inch drop tow bar, but Hensley doesn't offer one on their web site. I can get the truck level by putting maximum pressure on the 1000 lb spring bars, but the hitch--and the front of the 22 ft Airstream CCD Int'l still points UP. And the front of the trailer is 8 inches higher than the rear when measured at the side rivets (not the frame.) It tows well but I have only 300 miles on it and am worried about tire wear and weight distribution.
Also it sure looks funny. And it is a "half bubble off level" which, if you are describing a "Vermonter," means he's more than a bit bonkers!
SOMEBODY else must have come across this problem and found a solution.