Go2mt Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) About to pickup up our Oliver II at the factory on March 4th. Our tow vehicle is a 1500 Chevrolet. Please confirm that the top of the hitch ball is 23.5 to 24.5. Is the ball size 2 5/16? Is the recommended ball height the unladen height without the trailer? Thank you! John Conn & Linda Bush, Michigan Hull #752 Edited February 15, 2021 by Go2mt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Kimsey Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 6 minutes ago, Go2mt said: About to pickup up our Oliver II at the factory. Our tow vehicle is 1500 Chevrolet. Please confirm that the top of hitch ball is 23.5 to 24.5. Is the ball size 2 5/16? Is the recommended ball height the unladen height without the trailer. Thank The standard size that they install is a 2" ball. 2019 Ram 1500 5.7L V8, 3.92 axle ratio - 2020 LEll - Hull676 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackofBeyond Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) 2" ball. Your in the ball park with your hitch height- unladen. However, each situation may be different - based upon payloads, where you have stuff stowed in the Ollie, ext., After your all hitched up, and loaded as you would be for a normal trip - take the time to find a nice flat spot, and take a look at how your truck and trailer are setting. A slight bias to the front - lower in the front of Ollie - is desired. I actually run mine at level - but just barely. I am sure each trip and loading results change the ball weight in either direction. The Walmart just outside the Oliver sales and service complex would be a fine place to check your self out. Your settings worked for my 2004 GMC. However it didn't have the power delivery I wanted - so I upgraded to a 2500. Of course these are my opinions and worth about what one pays for them. 🤑 Happy Trails RB OFD Edited February 15, 2021 by BackofBeyond Cindy, Russell and "Harley dog" . Home is our little farm near Winchester TN 2018 Oliver Legacy Elite II - 2018 GMC 2500 Duramax "Die young - As late as possible" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Davies Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 (edited) You probably need the Andersen hitch, almost all light trucks do for the LE2 because of the fairly high tongue weight. Oliver will set it up for you at delivery day. It is adjustable for height. John Davies Spokane WA Edited February 15, 2021 by John E Davies SOLD 07/23 "Mouse": 2017 Legacy Elite II Two Beds, Hull Number 218, See my HOW TO threads: Tow Vehicle: 2013 Land Cruiser 200, 32” LT tires, airbags, Safari snorkel, Maggiolina Grand Tour 360 Carbon RTT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted February 15, 2021 Moderators Share Posted February 15, 2021 Go2 - I'd add to what JD said above and strongly suggest that if your 1500 is still under warranty you there is no "probably" in getting the Andersen unless you want to take the risk of losing that warranty and/or having liability issues in the event of an accident. Bill 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2mt Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 20 minutes ago, John E Davies said: You probably need the Andersen hitch, almost all light trucks do for the LE2 because of the fairly high tongue weight. Oliver will set it up for you at delivery day. It is adjustable for height. John Davies Spokane WA Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go2mt Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 8 minutes ago, topgun2 said: Go2 - I'd add to what JD said above and strongly suggest that if your 1500 is still under warranty you there is no "probably" in getting the Andersen unless you want to take the risk of losing that warranty and/or having liability issues in the event of an accident. Bill Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Maundrell Posted March 8, 2021 Share Posted March 8, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 1:18 PM, Go2mt said: Thank you I've got a 2019 Andersen Hitch complete with the Updated Head, $300.00 plus shipping, Call Pat 513 891 5112. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators topgun2 Posted March 8, 2021 Moderators Share Posted March 8, 2021 Pat - I started to recommend that you also post this over in Classifieds but then I saw that you already had completed that action. In both cases though, you might want to consider adjusting your phone number to make it more difficult for BOT's and Spammers to read it. Something like: five one 3 8 nine 1 5 one one 2 is an example. Bill p.s. good luck! 2023 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing, Max Payload, 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Near Asheville, NC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobo Posted March 9, 2021 Share Posted March 9, 2021 On 2/15/2021 at 12:27 PM, Ray Kimsey said: The standard size that they install is a 2" ball. For a small up-charge, they will convert the BullDog hitch to a 2 5/16". We did that with ours. 2018 Elite II, Hull #414 (the very last 2018 produced). Trailer name "2 HOBOS" . 2018 F250 4X4 Crew Cab, 6.7L diesel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainman Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 I have pulled my Elite II with our 4wd Ram 1500 with no problems when we first got it, but the weight factor is where you could have a problem. Most half ton pickups pretty much max out at 500 lbs. tongue weight, so for insurance and safety reasons you need the Anderson hitch to put you in the safe range. Yes, you could have an accident and if it went to court you could loose the case and your insurance could deny paying the claim because you over loaded your tow vehicle beyond the manufactures ratings. It takes a 3/4 ton pickup for an Oliver Elite II to be within the safety range for towing said vehicle. trainman 1 2019 RAM 1500, 5.7 Hemi, 4X4, Crew Cab, 5'7" bed, Towing Package, 3.92 Gears. Oliver was sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geronimo John Posted March 22, 2021 Share Posted March 22, 2021 Long ago I upgraded to the 2 5/16 hitch. Glad I did. Would do it again. Lots of discussions on this topic. Suggest you search the blog. TV: 2019 F-150 SuperCrew Lariat, 3.5L EcoBoost, Max Tow, FX-4, Rear Locker OLLIE: 2018 OE2 Hull 342, Twin Bed. OLLIE DIY’s: Timken Bearings, BB LiFePO4's, Victron 712 Smart, 350 Amp Master Switch, Houghton 3400, Victron Orion DC - DC, 3000-Watt Renogy Inverter, P.D. 60-amp Converter, Frig Dual Exhaust Fans, Kitchen Drawer Straps. TV DIY’s: 2 5/16" Anderson System, Nitto recon’s, Firestone Rear Air Bags, Bilstein 5100’s, Mud Flaps & Weather Tech all, installed Ham Radio (WH6JPR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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