Bullet 250bhs coupler height

[Tonyt2293]

So I'm waiting on delivery of my unit but trying to order up my weight distribution hitch and need to know what the height of the coupler is when the trailer is level so I can order the correct weight safe anyone have one they can check for me or if they know it off hand thanks

[WNY Bullet]

Originally Posted by Tonyt2293

So I'm waiting on delivery of my unit but trying to order up my weight distribution hitch and need to know what the height of the coupler is when the trailer is level so I can order the correct weight safe anyone have one they can check for me or if they know it off hand thanks

Your trailer's Hitch Weight is 715 lbs. so a 800lb WDH will work. They are all hitch height adjustable so the height should not effect your decision on the hitch package you buy unless you have a lifted truck and will need to drop it more than a standard height tow vehicle.

[Max23]

What your pulling with will make a difference so finding your answer is important. Sorry to say I don't know the answer but don't be like me and have to buy 2 different shanks. I originally got a standard shank, (4 inch drop I think?). Upgraded truck and had to get an 8 inch drop. Not cheap. So yes, get your measurements first or just wait until u have it to buy.

[TXiceman]

You cannot go by the hitch weight in the brochure. That is a dry hitch weight and is useless. Use 12 to 15% of the trailers GVWR for a loaded hitch weight.

Your loaded hitch weight will be around 850 to 950 LB. The brochure hitch weight most likely is less battery and propane.

Ken

[chuckster57]

If you’re looking for the height from the ground to the top of the coupler with the trailer level, 22” will get you close enough to set it up prior to picking up your trailer. Then you can fine tune if needed.

[JRTJH]

The "brochure weights" are specific to an empty trailer with NO battery and NO propane in the tanks (per Keystone comfirmation email). What that means to you is that the "shipping weight of the trailer" and the "tongue weight in the brochure" are NEVER going to be realized when you tow your trailer.

When you add a couple of GP27 batteries (100 pounds) and fill the two 20 pound propane tanks (40 pounds) all of which "sits on the tongue A-frame", that 715 pound tongue weight suddenly becomes much closer to 855 pounds, and that is WITHOUT ANY CAMPING GEAR OR CARGO OR FOOD in the trailer.

So, buying an 800 pound rated hitch may well leave you "over the hitch rating" for weight distribution. You actual tongue weight will be closer to 900 pounds with the empty trailer and potentially in the 1000-1100 pound range for the trailer "loaded for a camping trip"....

Trailer GVWR is 7400 pounds and most trailers have a tongue weight between 11-15% of total trailer weight, depending on loading and more importantly, depending on the load configuration that gives you the best controllability when towing. So, the "calculated/anticipated tongue weight" will be in the 11-15%. At GVWR, that's 908 - 1110 pound range.

Depending on your tow vehicle, towing a trailer that large may "need a hitch with built in sway control and maximum weight distribution capability".... I wouldn't "buy the smallest hitch that fits the "shipping weights" ......