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09-22-2019, 07:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Blue Ox Sway Pro
I like my Blue Ox but I may have the wrong drop shank because my trailer rides a bit nose up and I have not been able to correct this with the seven hole shank turned upside down. Are there other owners using the Blue Ox who use either the nine hole or eleven hole shank.
2016 Ram 2500 TBD with air suspension
2007 Classic 31
Tongue weight is 1075
Using 1500 pound bars
Receiver height 21.5 inches
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09-22-2019, 07:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Apollo Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,401
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Yes. I have all three 7, 9, 11 hole. The nine hole works for the new F250 4x4 which is fairly tall - almost lifted. The 11 hole would work for lifted trucks. I cut my 11 hole to a ten hole. Now it’s the same length as the nine hole but has one extra hole. I am using a Propride now but still have my Blue Ox. I like the simplicity of the Blue Ox. It works well, just not as good as the Propride on my new F250.
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09-22-2019, 07:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Thanks. So you think the 11 hole would solve my problem?
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09-22-2019, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Apollo Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,401
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Yes, you can buy an 11 hole and easily cut it down to the same length as a 9 hole if it’s too long. Your Dodge is tall. The 11 hole should work.
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2021 Northern-Lite 10-2 & F350 DRW PSD, 600W Solar/Victron/600A BattleBorn
146 nights 31,000 miles (first 10 months!)
Sold: 2018 GT27Q, 74 nights 12,777 miles
Sold: 2017 FC25FB, 316 nights 40,150 miles
Sold: 2013 Casita SD17 89 nights 16,200 miles
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09-22-2019, 08:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 23' Flying Cloud
Copper Hill
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 433
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Have you considered a lift kit for the airstreams?
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09-22-2019, 09:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Temple
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 287
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I bought the nine hole for my new Ram 2500, the seven hole resulted in our AS being about 3 inches too high in front. I have not hooked it up yet but I expect it to be right on level based on my initial measurements of the new ball height.
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2014 Flying Cloud 25FB
2018 Ram 2500; Cummins
Blue Ox WDH
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09-22-2019, 09:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
Western NC
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 860
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9 was too short for our F350 went to an 11.
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09-22-2019, 10:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 23' Flying Cloud
Copper Hill
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 433
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A lift will give you extra 3 inches of clearance, just sayin.
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09-22-2019, 11:28 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2020 30' Flying Cloud
2020 FC 30 Bunk
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 9
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I have almost the same truck, 2015 also with rear air. Don’t forget that you can lower the truck an inch or two using the Alt Trailer height switch. I usually do that. I use a 9 hole drop and am level pulling a 30 Bunk.
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09-22-2019, 11:34 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
2016 30' Classic
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrgramm
I have almost the same truck, 2015 also with rear air. Don’t forget that you can lower the truck an inch or two using the Alt Trailer height switch. I usually do that. I use a 9 hole drop and am level pulling a 30 Bunk.
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I have a 2015 F250 diesel. I’m not aware of the trailer height switch. How do I access the switch?
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09-22-2019, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Farrgramm
I have almost the same truck, 2015 also with rear air. Don’t forget that you can lower the truck an inch or two using the Alt Trailer height switch. I usually do that. I use a 9 hole drop and am level pulling a 30 Bunk.
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Thanks for the reply. I do use the Trailer Height toggle but it is still too tall for the AS.
Looks like I will be buying the 11 hole shank. At $150 <> it’s a reasonable solution.
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09-22-2019, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FloydCoVa
A lift will give you extra 3 inches of clearance, just sayin.
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I have thought about doing the lift. That will help with those diesel stations having a steep drop.
Do you know which kit works on our trailers.
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09-22-2019, 12:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,202
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Using a Curt Drop Shank from eTrailer
Quote:
Originally Posted by trumpetguy
I like my Blue Ox but I may have the wrong drop shank because my trailer rides a bit nose up and I have not been able to correct this with the seven hole shank turned upside down. Are there other owners using the Blue Ox who use either the nine hole or eleven hole shank.
2016 Ram 2500 TBD with air suspension
2007 Classic 31
Tongue weight is 1075
Using 1500 pound bars
Receiver height 21.5 inches
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Trumpetguy, I moved from a Ram 1500 to 2500 and ended up with a Curt 2.5” receiver, 12” rise, 8” drop drop shank and it works great with our Blue Ox Sway Pro.
Hope this helps!
Jeff
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2019 27’ Globetrotter FBT Walnut/Dublin Slate
2018 FC23FB
2019 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Laramie Blue Ox 1000#
WBCCI# 10258
RETIRED!
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09-22-2019, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Man...that’s not much ground clearance.
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09-22-2019, 12:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sjcjr
I have a 2015 F250 diesel. I’m not aware of the trailer height switch. How do I access the switch?
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I don’t know about the Ford. Ram has a dash button labeled Alt. Trailer Height.
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09-22-2019, 01:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Blue Ox offers two drawbar options...9 inch or 12 inch long. It would seem the 12 inch would help with jackknifing. Any thoughts from the forum members?
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09-22-2019, 04:22 PM
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New Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Texarkana
, Texas
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 3
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I have the 7-hole shank for my 2014 Ram 1500 4x4 pulling 2015 FC25FBT with 1,500 bars ... set up in Pender, NE by Blue Ox. Maybe Chad Luber @ Blue Ox can provide some input ... 402-385-2851. Good luck!
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09-22-2019, 04:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
McHenry
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 2,202
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Quote:
Originally Posted by trumpetguy
Man...that’s not much ground clearance.
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I was waiting to trim the last 1.5” off the shank but didn’t have any trouble on a 2400 mile trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. *The jack foot was down for the photo - it’s normally way above the shank. The 2500 sits 3” higher than the 1500 it replaced.
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2019 27’ Globetrotter FBT Walnut/Dublin Slate
2018 FC23FB
2019 Ram 2500 6.4 Hemi Laramie Blue Ox 1000#
WBCCI# 10258
RETIRED!
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09-22-2019, 06:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Delray Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 47
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I can’t honestly tell you about your Blue Ox, but I can tell you that ProPride is absolutely amazing. I personally teach customer service for a living, and Sean and his team are the “Gold Standard “ when it comes to support (before, during and after the sale). These guys are awesome.
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09-22-2019, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 31' Classic
Gulf Breeze
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 500
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Thanks for that input.
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