"New" Tow Vehicle = hookup problems

[campingeyedoc]

We finally got the new TV ('03 ext trailblazer V8). I had the Reese mini 350 on the Astro and could not get the Ball mount out of thr receiver when I traded it in. so I have the bars. the Pads on the camper, and nothing to connect to. I had 2 ball mounts from previous TV's. How do you determine the proper rise or drop for the ball mount? Is it an eyeball level thing? One I have is level, one is a 2" or 3" drop. Also, I am going in to get my prodigy brake controller installed at camping world tomorrow, and I hooked up to check lights and found I had only a left turn signal. Could it be the contacts are just dirty? I saw the cover on the TV for the wiring had broken off, but it could be the camper ("00 Fleetwood Mesa). Will they be able to check the trailblazer wiring when they install the controller, right? Or should I drive the camper in too ( I don't know if camping world does the install or the adjacent Meyers RV dealer).
Anybody have a reese 350 ball mount, or need pads and bars?

[AustinBoston]

We finally got the new TV ('03 ext trailblazer V8). I had the Reese mini 350 on the Astro and could not get the Ball mount out of thr receiver when I traded it in. so I have the bars. the Pads on the camper, and nothing to connect to.

Classified Forum and/or eBay.

I had 2 ball mounts from previous TV's. How do you determine the proper rise or drop for the ball mount? Is it an eyeball level thing? One I have is level, one is a 2" or 3" drop.

With most Coleman/Fleetwood trailers (including the Mesa), the top of the ball should be as close as possible to 17" from the ground while on flat level pavement.

Also, I am going in to get my prodigy brake controller installed at camping world tomorrow, and I hooked up to check lights and found I had only a left turn signal. Could it be the contacts are just dirty? I saw the cover on the TV for the wiring had broken off, but it could be the camper ("00 Fleetwood Mesa).

It could be dirty contacts, a blown bulb, or a wiring issue.  Start with the cheapest to fix.

Will they be able to check the trailblazer wiring when they install the controller, right?  Or should I drive the camper in too ( I don't know if camping world does the install or the adjacent Meyers RV dealer).

They can check it, but if the problem is on the camper end, that means a second trip (unless you drag it with you).  I would swap the left and right bulbs and check again.  If the problem moves from one side to the other, replace the bulb and avoid dragging the camper to the service center.

Anybody have a reese 350 ball mount, or need pads and bars?

I thik your best bet is eBay.

Austin

[wavemaker]

I have a reese 350,
i dont remember what i paid for it, but when my wife gets home we will find the receipt, and come up with a price...  i only used it for about 8 months...
i upgraded to a Small 5th wheel, and am very happy...

[mountainrev]

Here's some helpful info on figuring out ballmount heights from a good website for purchasing hitches:  http://www.etrailer.com/faq/ballmount.asp