Coach and JoJo 5 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 Can a present owner of a Oliver Legacy Elite II give me the height of the top of the Bulldog hitch ball from the ground on a level surface. I want to get this set on my E2 hitch prior to pickup. Thank You Link to post Share on other sites
NCeagle 361 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 23.5" for the 2020 EII we just picked up last November. Keep in mind your tow vehicle hitch will sink an inch or two (depending on your suspension, etc.) with the additional tongue weight (and any other weight you may be carrying in the back of your TV). My '06 2500 Silverado sinks 1.5" and I raise it back up to 23.5" with air shocks. 2 John and Anita 2020 Oliver Elite II, Hull 688 Tow Vehicle: 2006 Silverado 2500HD Crew Cab. 6.6L Duramax Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators Mike and Carol 1,172 Posted February 21 Moderators Share Posted February 21 23.5” is what I used, too. (+/- a half inch). My truck sank a little more than an inch, trailer is pretty level. For a half ton, there will be a lot more drop once the trailer is hitched. The Andersen can even that out. Mike Fair Oaks Ranch, TX | 2016 Elite II #135 | 2020 Ram 2500 Laramie 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel Link to post Share on other sites
Moderators topgun2 1,230 Posted February 21 Moderators Share Posted February 21 (edited) And, that 23.5" should be with your tow vehicle loaded with all the "stuff" that you would normally carry on a camping trip. However, don't get too excited about being too precise on this measurement. The guys at delivery will adjust it further and/or after you have towed for a bit you should find a level piece of ground and examine the "look" of your combined rig. level to having the Oliver slightly nose down is good. Having the nose of the Oliver higher than level - the back of the Oliver lower than the front of the Oliver is not good when hitched on level ground. Fine tuning can be done with washers but be sure to re-torque appropriately. Bill Edited February 21 by topgun2 1 2017 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5EB FX4 Max Towing 2016 Oliver Elite II - Hull #117 "Twist" Link to post Share on other sites
Coach and JoJo 5 Posted February 25 Author Share Posted February 25 Thanks for all of the recommendations! Link to post Share on other sites
Mattnan 118 Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 I am not sure if you are getting the Andersen hitch or not. We purchased the Andersen Hitch and we tow with a half ton Tundra. During our pick up and orientation Oliver adjusted the Andersen Hitch for the drop of our truck when the trailer tongue weight was added. I amnot sure if the still do this. They were super helpful as we also had some small corrosion issues with our 7 pin hook up. This was solved with some special "jelly" We are complete novices when it came to camping. We have made our share of mistakes, believe me!!! Good luck with your new Ollie!!! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Coach and JoJo 5 Posted Saturday at 01:32 PM Author Share Posted Saturday at 01:32 PM I think I am going with the Anderson hitch as well. I do not think my sway bar configuration will work with the Dog house covering the propane tanks! Link to post Share on other sites
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