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Tony Partain
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Initially Posted - 03/13/2004 : 11:58:00

I just purchased a 1997 C250 wk with a Trailrite trailer. The boat is over one thousand mile away and the seller has agreed to tow it half way. He just bought a new truck and doesn't know what the hitch height should be. Does anyone know the proper hitch height so I can get the appropriate ball mount for the receiver hitch. I have a 2000 Ford Excursion. I know this doesn't change the ride height but someone out there is towing a C250 with one, and may have the correct drop on the ball mount.

After watching this forum for several months, I have come to the conclusion that C25 owners are intelligent, resourceful,witty and quite humorous. This is going to be fun. Can't wait to get the boat on the water. See you at the Nationals.

Tony Partain
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 03/13/2004 : 15:07:24

Not sure if the wk and cb are the same... the cb top of ball height is ideal at 17.5 inches.

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Ben
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Response Posted - 03/13/2004 : 16:14:05

When I had my trailer installed on my F250, I didn't know how high the ball had to be. The guy at the shop said to go to the trailer, level it off and then measure the distance from the ground to where the ball will be. Made sense to me, so I did so. It was something like 16.5". My point is, it will vary from vehicle to vehicle. Have the seller measure the trailer like I described and go to a competant truck accessories store and they should be able to hook you up.

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Keith D.
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Response Posted - 03/13/2004 : 23:52:16

The standard ball height for any trailer is 18" I have mine set for that and it is good for my travel trailer, power boat trailer,250 sail boat trailer and even the Hobie Cat trailer.

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Tony Partain
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Response Posted - 03/14/2004 : 00:45:08

Thanks to all for the input. Sounds like 18 inches it the number.

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DougA
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Response Posted - 03/15/2004 : 20:25:49

Just checked the height on my 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 and the top of the ball is 20’. When I first set it up it was lower but over time the springs have change and it tends to squat a little more that it did when it was new. (May be more stuff in the front of the boat) Make sure the trailer frame is level. If it is low in the front, your surge breaks may be partially activated all the time and cause premature break failure, on the road miles from nowhere.

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