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07-14-2017, 06:23 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,531
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Question for those towing with pickups
Can you open the tail gate while hooked up, or does it hit the jack? We are planning to use the bed of our F350 with topper for storage, would be nice to be able to open the tail gate when hooked up to the trailer.
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07-14-2017, 06:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Ocala
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 72
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in a word.... NO
maybe with a propride or other longer shank hitch -- you may be able to have clearance....
i use an equalizer-- and I can not open the tailgate
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07-14-2017, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Depends on the individual trailer hitch coupler shank. With some no problem. Others have reported issues.
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07-14-2017, 07:00 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,103
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We. Can. Dodge 2500. Reese Straight Line hitch. Depends in drawbar length, I think.
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07-14-2017, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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I am using an Equal-i-zer, and if my truck and trailer are aligned in a straight line I can open my tailgate. I did have to turn my jack 90 degrees when I replaced it with a new one so that it would clear.
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07-14-2017, 07:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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My Ram 2500 Crew Cab Short bed with ProPride hitch, no problem dropping the tailgate when connected up.
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07-14-2017, 07:09 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 27' International
Fenton
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 8
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Ram 2500 with Reese equalizer and electric tongue jack....No issues opening the tailgate.
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07-14-2017, 07:22 PM
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Traveler
2017 25' International
Staunton
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 939
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Ram 2500 crew cab power wagon package, fastaway e2 hitch, electric jack. I cannot open my tailgate.
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07-14-2017, 07:35 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Hi
With a Classic, Equal-I-Zer and an F-250 ..... nope.
Bob
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07-14-2017, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 25' Excella
xxxxx
, xxxxxx
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 2,349
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I can
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07-14-2017, 08:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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No problem with my Hensley hitch. Plenty of room with both an F250 and GMC 2500.
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07-14-2017, 08:21 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 223
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2003 Silverado with 19'. No WD. No problem opening tailgate.
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07-14-2017, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Question for those towing with pickups
Toyota Tacoma, ProPride, jack not turned, plenty of clearance.
Yeah, yeah, I know, the stinger is really long.
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Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
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07-14-2017, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 34' Excella
Warren
, Manitoba
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,248
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2002 Duramax with a Husky Center Line and no problems.
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2012 GMC 2500 HD Duramax Denali
1994 Excella 34'
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Hensley Hitch
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07-14-2017, 08:41 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,531
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So it seems like it is more of a hitch setup issue than a trailer issue. We rented a trailer this week with a Blue Ox Sway Pro and the tail gate would only open part way before hitting the jack. F-350.
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07-14-2017, 09:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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The Hensley/ProPride sway elimination linkage extends the distance of the trailer from the truck. No tailgate problems.
An extended stinger extends the distance of the trailer from the truck. It also increases the leverage of trailer sway forces transmitted to the truck's steering axle.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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07-14-2017, 09:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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I think it all depends on the length of the shaft on the ball hitch and the height of the tailgate. 2014 Silverado, Airstream has a flag holder in front of the jack, ample room to open tailgate. Truck and trailer must be straight.
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07-14-2017, 09:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Classic
Cambridge
, New York
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 454
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I have a Ram 3500 and utilize an AirSafe/Equalizer combo. The double hitches give me plenty of room to open tailgate and even partially pull out the bed roller for access. If you are planning on towing with a one-ton, I suggest that you look into an AirSafe - much easier ride for both TV and TT - and you can open your tailgate!
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07-15-2017, 04:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ITSNO60
So it seems like it is more of a hitch setup issue than a trailer issue. We rented a trailer this week with a Blue Ox Sway Pro and the tail gate would only open part way before hitting the jack. F-350.
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I have an F350, mine hits the jack but opens far enough to get what I need. It rests on the plastic tailgate trim and does no damage. I have to climb the tire or step on the hitch to get something out of the bed too.
I wouldn't have it any other way.
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Michelin 16” tires
Hensley Arrow hitch
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07-15-2017, 06:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Hartsburg
, Missouri
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 464
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It depends on the truck and hitch. Like others I have a late model ford and an equalizer hitch and the tail gate just barely hit the Jack. I purchased a 2 inch longer shank (14") and that solved the problem with no noticeable impact on how the trailer towed. On some posts you will see statements that increasing the shank will halve your allowable hitch weight. Well as stated above increasing the shank does increase the leverage the trailer exerts on tow vehicle and this does affect allowable hitch weight, but the increase is proportional to the increase in length. I did not notice any decrease in towing performance with a 2 inch longer shank.--Frank
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2016 27' FC FB with 600 W solar
2016 Ford F150 EcoBoost
Equalizer Hitch
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