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Old 03-06-2015, 08:10 AM   #1
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Blue ox and jay flight

Sorry if this has been covered but I was wondering if a 1" or 2" rise ball is necessary with the blue ox wd system? The directions say 1" rise for 5" frame tongue or a 2" rise for 6" frame. Anyone know what the frame size is on a jay flight? Or if a ball rise is even necessary? Thx in advance!
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Old 03-06-2015, 05:39 PM   #2
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I Don't know your model of trailer, but my 26 RKS, and most others I've seen have an inverted coupler. The coupler is welded to the bottom of the "A" frame, and you shouldn't need an extended ball.
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Old 03-06-2015, 05:46 PM   #3
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I agree with Tim L.

My 26BH had the coupler on top and required a 2" riser for my Centerline hitch. Now my 29QBH the couple is on the bottom of the frame so no riser ball was required.
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Old 03-06-2015, 06:27 PM   #4
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I'm looking to hitch to a 26 bh.
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This is on top correct? Which means I'd want the 2" riser.
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Old 03-06-2015, 06:38 PM   #6
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Yes, 6" frame, and conventional, TOP, coupler. 2" riser ball. Is that a New trailer?
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Old 03-06-2015, 06:46 PM   #7
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Yes, you need a 2" riser. Otherwise you will end up with this...

http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f4...red-12455.html

At first I couldn't believe that I did it while backing up, not even a sharp turn, but the second time I saw it happen. The trunion cam just cut right through that frame.
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Old 03-07-2015, 04:46 AM   #8
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Yes, 6" frame, and conventional, TOP, coupler. 2" riser ball. Is that a New trailer?

Ok thx. Yes it's another members new jay flight slx.
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Old 03-07-2015, 04:47 AM   #9
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Thx for the help
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Old 03-07-2015, 08:14 AM   #10
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After looking online I've seen the jay flights both ways. Top and bottom coupler location. Don't understand the variations
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Old 03-07-2015, 11:02 AM   #11
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After looking online I've seen the jay flights both ways. Top and bottom coupler location. Don't understand the variations
It could be that they use more than one supplier for their frames.

If you have the serial number for the coach you ordered you can call Jayco and provide them with the serial number and they will be able to tell you anything you need to know about it. I have called them about a couple things and they were very through with providing me with the info or specs that I requested.

Without a serial number they will not provide you with any information though.
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Old 03-07-2015, 02:39 PM   #12
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Ok nice. I'll wait until I get something from them. Thx again
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Old 03-07-2015, 10:37 PM   #13
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Idk, as the dealer set ours up but I don't think my ball has any rise... I can get a pic tomorrow. I've been very happy with our blue Ox WDH system.
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Anyone have the old style sway pro with adjustable head? I ordered the 1000 pound tongue weight system and the spring bars only have 1 dot which makes the 550 pound bars by the new sway pro standards. Is this right or are the old bars different? I heard both from blue ox. Hoping someone had the older style 1000/10000 sway pro with 1 dot...?
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There are two positions of the couplers on the frames. Couplers on the bottom of the frames are referred to as "underslung" couplers and are generally found on heavier trailers in the 12,000 pound plus range. Couplers on the top of the frame are considered "standard" couplers and are found on lighter smaller trailers.

Blue Ox has two different hitch head assemblies depending on location of the coupler. The Blue Ox weight distribution system for underslung couplers has the spring arm pivot positioned lower to accomodate the lower coupler placement on the trailer tongue.

You must have the correct hitch head based on your coupler location or your hitch head could interfere with the frame causing damage to both the hitch and trailer frame.
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Here's my hitch and setup. Let me know if you need a different pic. These where the best I could do today. I have 1000 or 1200 pound bars (I forget) and it's 2 dots (or 3 not 1). I can try to check tomorrow...
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Blue ox and jay flight

Thanks gcloss. I have the overs lung tongue and sway pro. Now my question is are the spring bars correct. Supposed to be the 1000 kit but the bars only have 1 dot.
Thx southco but I'm curious about the older adjustable style head. I'm sure all the new sway pro kits come with the dot system signifying the weight rating but I have the older generation head.
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Oops. Sorry about that...
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Old 03-10-2015, 11:39 AM   #19
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No worries. I appreciate everyone's help. I'm new to the rv world
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