How to Pick Out Ball Mount for Truck Towing Small Trailer

Question:

I have a 2x2inch hitch receiver on my truck. I will be purchasing a small trailer with a 1 7/8inch hitch. Can you recommend a ball and mount.

asked by: Peter

Expert Reply:

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

Once you have the ball mount selected that matches the needed rise/drop you will see the correct ball you need in the related products.

expert reply by: Jameson C