Hitch and Ball Mount Solution for 2012 Audi A4 for 8-1/2 inch Rise
Question:
I have a 2012 audi A4 avanti wagon with a Curtis hitch. 2000 gross trailer wt, 200lb max tongue wt I am going to pull a Sylvansport GO trailer/tent. It is 840 lbs, without gear.1850lb GVWR and 85lb tonged weight. unloaded. I may add 150 in gear. The height of the trailer Hitch is 17 and has wiring for tail lights. brake and blinker. The top of my 1-1/4 trailer hitch is 8.5 Can you help me choose a riser hitch and a 2ball to get me as close to the 17 inches hight. I think 16 will work. I also need the lighting harness. Thank you
asked by: David W
Expert Reply:
The issue with Class I hitches like the Curt you have installed on your 2012 Audi A4 is that you can only use the recommended ball mount since it's a lower capacity hitch. Since you have a Curt hitch that's Class I you'd have to use the # C45521 which only has a rise of 2-5/8 inches.
There's a 2 inch hitch that fits your 2012 Audi A4 with the EcoHitch part # 306-X7324 which would allow you to use a ball mount with a rise close to what you need like with the # AMSC10 which has an 8-3/4 inch rise.
Products Referenced in This Question
EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise - 10" Drop - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
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Curt Class II Drawbar - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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