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  1. #1
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    Build an elevated tongue on the trailer.

    Josh Sirota
    ITR '99 BMW Z3 Coupe

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    I have the same issue with my extended rear overhand class-C pulling a 20' enclosed. The ULTIMATE (aka. expensive) solution is to use a 'Trailer Toad' (http://www.trailertoad.com/). However I've found if I go up one additional link on my load leveling bars it definitely helps but does not keep it from happening 100% of the time.

    Also, due to the extended rear overhang, make sure the rear frame extensions are re-enforced to support the trailer tongue weight. I've seen more than one extended rear class-c break at that point due to a heavy trailer. I re-enforced mine by welding in a 3' section of steel c-channel at the extension joint on both sides.

    HTH,
    Dan
    Dan
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    Any room to run a larger tire on the trailer? You be able to raise the front and keep it level...
    Chris Rallo "the kid"
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    Tongue jacks come in different travels. I found one that allowed me to get the pad above the bottom of my MH hitch so no issues even though I have about 15' overhang on my MH. Chuck
    Chuck Baader
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    This covers the options that some of you are talking about:

    http://www.rvsafetysystems.com/Trailer%20Towing.htm
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    Jarrod Igou
    ITR/STU BMW 325i, #92
    Des Moines Valley Region

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    how in the world is the toad $3200??????? Doesn't someone make a similiar product for LOTS less? I don't get it. It does look like it would do the trick but the price is unacceptable.

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    My trailer jack swings up 90 degrees.
    Jake Gulick


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