Prospective 2009 2720

[BradS7535]

Originally Posted by Craigrrr

Like Sterman said late 09' as it looks to have led lights too. ! Ok I want it. Lol

What lights are you referring to? How can you tell?

[Bill]

Originally Posted by BradS7535

I need to buy a ball for my hitch for our 2014 Flex. The flex is a fairly low riding SUV so I want to know if I need to get a ball with some rise (1-2"?)

The Flex is a fairly lightweight vehicle. Did it come with the factory-installed tow package option? Does it have a Class III hitch receiver (the opening is 2" square, rather than 1-1/4"). Does it have a 7-pin electrical connector? Do you have an inertial brake controller? And finally, do you have a weight distributing hitch for the vehicle? You will not be able to use a simple solid hitch.

To answer your question, the usual answer for hitch ball height is 19", AFTER you have loaded the vehicle, loaded the TM, dropped the hitch onto the ball, and cranked up the WDH.

Bill

[BradS7535]

Originally Posted by Bill

The Flex is a fairly lightweight vehicle. Did it come with the factory-installed tow package option? Does it have a Class III hitch receiver (the opening is 2" square, rather than 1-1/4"). Does it have a 7-pin electrical connector? Do you have an inertial brake controller? And finally, do you have a weight distributing hitch for the vehicle? You will not be able to use a simple solid hitch.

To answer your question, the usual answer for hitch ball height is 19", AFTER you have loaded the vehicle, loaded the TM, dropped the hitch onto the ball, and cranked up the WDH.

Bill

Bill, it didn't come with the factory tow package, but I have added the factory Class III hitch, 7 pin connector and a tekonsha inertial brake controller. I am getting a WDH installed before my first outing, but will be towing the TM and TV empty to the dealer after/if I buy it.

The flex with the class III hitch and WDH is rated to 4500# and 450# tongue. I figure that should be sufficient for the 2720QB

[Craigrrr]

Originally Posted by BradS7535

What lights are you referring to? How can you tell?

The outside rear lights and the marker lights and looks like the porch lights . They are different shapes and have the chrome around the rear lens those were generally the led's I am just going by what type I see in camping stores that are of the LED design .

[Padgett]

My memory says top of ball is at 20" unhitched and 19" hitched. Do not think with a single axle trailer it makes much difference if nothing scrapes. More important is how far the TV drops when hitched.

Mine has the factory towing package and is rated at 500/5000 but my SL/QS is a couple of hundred pounds more than the QB

Back before they had ratings I towed a lot more with a lot less. Key is to plan ahead and drive gentle.

[BradS7535]

Thanks guys. I just measured the hitch receiver and it's about 16" to the top of the square, so I'm thinking I need about a 4" rise for the ball.

[BradS7535]

Actually, after educating myself on google, I think I only need a 2" rise, as the ball will add an additional 2". Please correct me if I am wrong, but from what you said it seems as though the height from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the TM is around 17"-18", and with a 2" ball, that would bring it to 19"-20" to the top of the ball. So if I measured 16" to the top of my hitch, I need a 1"-2" rise for the ball mount.

16" to top of hitch + 2" rise + 2" ball = 20" to top of ball.

learning here!

[Bill]

Originally Posted by BradS7535

Bill, it didn't come with the factory tow package, but I have added the factory Class III hitch, 7 pin connector and a tekonsha inertial brake controller. I am getting a WDH installed before my first outing, but will be towing the TM and TV empty to the dealer after/if I buy it.

The flex with the class III hitch and WDH is rated to 4500# and 450# tongue. I figure that should be sufficient for the 2720QB

Good. You are doing the right things, and I'm glad to hear it. Towing with an inadequate vehicle is sad to see.

Bill

[BradS7535]

In the 4th picture I posted, it looks like there is a wrinkle or something in the wall to the left of the top left corner of the window (between the window and the hanging cabinet). Any idea what that could be or what could have caused it? Does the TM have wallpaper on the side, and this could be a bubble in the wallpaper or something? Attached the photo again

[Padgett]

BTW the receiver and wiring is just part of a factory towing package. Most include some or all of:
- bigger radiator
- higher capacity alternator
- bigger battery
- load leveling
- full size spare tire
- oil cooler
- trans cooler
- different springs
- bigger rear axle
- different axle ratio

I have seen many vehicles derate the towing capacity if the whole package is not there.