towing height at hitch low on Colorado

Submitted: Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011 at 18:40
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HI All,
new to this site and had a search but couldn't find an answer to my question.
I had recently bought a camper trailer that was supposed to be rated as "4WD" but the height between the wheel and the arch was quite low.
the axle WAS on top of the leaf springs, so basically I flipped the axle around so that now it's below the leaf springs.
the height is now 100mm higher ( approx) but that now means that where the 4WD hitch connects to the towbar it is 100mm higher than the original level at the front.
I can't attach images, so I'll try with letters!

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The trailer in the above diagram is supposed to be at an angle, pointing down at the tow point.
I have an "all angle" 4WD hitch (is that what it's called?)
my question is, is this o.k. to tow like this?
my wife and I are driving north west to the birdsville races and then down the birdsville track.
thanks for any help
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