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04-16-2008, 07:10 PM
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1970 31' Sovereign
Lombard
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1970 Sovereign ball size
Hello all,
I going to pick up a 1970 Sovereign this weekend. Anyone Know the correct hitch ball size? Sorry if it is already posted somewhere, but I couldn't find it.
Best Regards,
Scott
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04-16-2008, 07:18 PM
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1970 was supposed to be 2 5/16" ball, but I have seen some with 2".
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04-16-2008, 07:22 PM
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1974 31' Sovereign
1970 23' Safari
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
Lambertville
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If it is a 31'r I would lay dollars to donuts that it is 2 5/16"
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04-16-2008, 07:38 PM
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They are "cheap enough" you can get both, and return the one that doesn't fit your trailer. It would need to be at least an 8000 pound capacity ball.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
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04-16-2008, 07:40 PM
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1970 31' Sovereign
Lombard
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Guess I'll bring 1 of each size - Thank you both!!!
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04-16-2008, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Gael79
Guess I'll bring 1 of each size - Thank you both!!!
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You're welcome--save your receipt for your balls. Uhh, not sure how to fix that, and not sure I want to try... 
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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04-16-2008, 08:26 PM
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1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
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Originally Posted by overlander63
You're welcome--save your receipt for your balls. Uhh, not sure how to fix that, and not sure I want to try... |
There was a man from Nantucket....  
I would hope that a Sovereign would have the 2-5/16".
Aaron 
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04-16-2008, 09:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Horton Bay
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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My 1970 has a 2-5/16". 
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04-16-2008, 10:38 PM
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1970 31' Sovereign
Denham Springs
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Join Date: May 2006
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So does mine. Let me know when you get your Sovereign back home. I can maybe give you some help with yours.
Greg
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04-18-2008, 06:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Lombard
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Thanks agai to all. I have one of each, with the 2 5/16 mounted on the drawbar and tools to swap them, if needed. Very generous offer Greg, I am sure I'll have several questions. We plan on staying in it Saturday (tomorrow) evening, but I am bringing sleeping blankets and the colman gas stove, and fresh, bottled water, because I am assuming that nothing works.
If I get any original paperwork, owners manuals, etc. I will be more than happy to scan copies if anyone need them... ... I'll post again when we return.
Thanks agin for the information,
Scott
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04-20-2008, 07:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1970 31' Sovereign
Lombard
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Just a quick follow up - Got home about an hour ago. 411 miles and the old dry rotted tire held together. Now they will be put out to pasture for good. Yes just as all of you predicted, 2 5/16 was the ball size. Thanks to all,'
Scott
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04-22-2008, 10:30 AM
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Greeeneville
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Scott, Congratulations on the new to you-- Sovereign. Welcome to the Forums.
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04-26-2008, 05:41 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
Woodbury
, Georgia
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My 69 Sovereign actually has a 2" hitch. I'm thinking someone must have swapped it out over the years.
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