I got my 5th installed last week and hooked up today to check things out. My 34' 5er was level on the 01, is 11/4" nose down on the 04 I thought it would be the reverse with the 17" vs 16" wheels. Does anyone know how it will ride like that? I have adjustment but would like to know if nose up or down is better, it's not off much so I would rather leave it alone unless it would ride rough.

 

I'm not an expert but I think you should always have any trailer you tow slightly nose up.

Frank

 

Level is best. As long as the axles on the trailer conphensate (spelling) and carry the equal amount of weight they should be ok. A lower nose would give it a slightly heavier kingpin weight which should not bother unless it is too heavy for the truck. Try it out, it is probably fine. Also look at the axles to see that the equalization of the axles is ok.

 

Level is best, but if it is between nose down or nose up. I'll take the nose up. They seem to want to wag the tail when the nose is down.

 

I agree, that while level is best, the best alternative is slightly nose up. Plus it leaves a bit more clearance between the box rail and the trailer cabover.

Casey

 

Jerry,
You would be much better off with the trailer level, set up at towing weight. If you're nose low now, when you load up you will be even worse.
Brought mine home from the lot at 2 inches low with a terrible ride. Seems like nose low wants to shift too much weight onto the hitch. Loaded up, filled the water tank and reset the trailer to ride level. Much better!
It's worth the time to set the trailer up to ride level.

Bill

 

As most have said level is best. I know a person who just this past summer had a tire on the rear of the trailer blow because the trailer was riding low in the rear (high on the pin). Uneven weight distribution between the axles will cause excessive heat in the tires that are carrying the load.