We have verified with Patriot Hitches that there are not different towing capacities and tongue weights based on the rise or drop of the Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH54FR.
No matter which rise or drop position the hitch is, it has a maximum 7,000 lb towing capacity and 700 lb tongue weight capacity.
The Adjustable Drop Hitch Receiver Adapter # PH54FR has up to an 11" rise or drop and a 2" receiver. view full answer...
The Reese Towpower # RP7065000 can be used in the drop position. However, when in the drop position, the tow hook will interfere with the mount location for the hitch ball. The only ideal use of the Towpower in the drop position is for the clevis pin.
In order to access the hitch ball when # RP7065000 is in the dropped position, the tow hook would need to be cut off. This would void the warranty on the product.
If you do decide to use the Towpower in the drop position, it offers a 2-1/2... view full answer...
Finding the correct rise or drop will depend on two things. First will be the measurement from the ground to the inside top of your trailer hitch. This measurement will vary between hitch manufacturer, vehicle manufacturer, tire size if not the stock tires, and if a lift is used. As you have the lift and I am guessing tires that are not the stock size, you will definitely need to measure.
Once you have this measurement, you will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler... view full answer...
Yes, the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit # 83660 will work just fine even with the 4" drop for the trailer hitch on your 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. Just be sure you are either using a bracket like part # RP26003 or a weld-on tab like part # 3442 to properly install the sway control hitch ball. view full answer...
We do indeed have a trailer hitch ball mount with an 8 inch drop that fits your 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver, from Curt:
- Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch # C33JR
The # C33JR comes with the 2-5/16" hitch ball, but to secure it to your hitch you'll need Hitch Lock # e98881. view full answer...
If you wanted to carry a bike rack in the lower position with the # D-192 in the drop position (the second hitch opening facing down), you could.
However, if you are needing a way to lower the ball mount platform of your hitch ball so that you can tow a trailer level you would be better off going with a ball mount with more drop. Check out the FAQ I attached on picking out the correct rise/drop ball mount to the right. view full answer...
Yes, you can absolutely use a Gen-Y Adjustable ball mount like the # 325-GH-524 as a drop hitch for flat towing a vehicle. We have checked with the manufacturer and confirmed this on several occasions. The Gen-Y ball mount is very well built and can handle tongue weight upwards of 2,000 lbs. Flat towing generally puts very little tongue weight on the hitch, so you are going to be well under capacity for this ball mount. Some folks will even use it as a dual hitch and add a second hitch... view full answer...
The coupler on the Malone MicroSport Trailer with J-Style Carriers for 4 Kayaks - 800 lbs # MPG462G2 attaches to a 2" hitch ball. It sounds like you are trying to determine what rise/drop you would need on a ball mount to tow this trailer level.
In order to find the rise/drop you will need to measure. The measurements you need are the hitch height and the coupler height. With your 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan parked on level ground, measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver... view full answer...
The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 12-1/4" Long - 10K # AMSC2 can be inverted so the ball sits in the highest location giving you a 3/4 inch rise from the receiver shank, or it can be installed to give you a drop of 2 inches from the receiver shank. I've attached a video to assist.
You will need a hitch ball like # 63845 for a 2 inch diameter or # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter hitch ball. view full answer...
Since your 1991 Dodge Ram has a deep drop bumper you'd instead want the B and W Hitch part # BWHDRH25198 which was designed for that style of bumper and is higher capacity as it is rated for up to 16,000 lb trailer weight.
The # DT45505 would not fit with deep drop bumpers. view full answer...
From your recent searches, it looks like you are trying determine the correct rise/drop you need to connect a ball mount to your truck's hitch to level a trailer.
To determine what rise or drop you need, the basic formula is Hitch Height - Coupler Height = Rise/Drop. In order to measure the height of your hitch, this is the measurement from the ground to the top inside tube of your receiver on level ground. The measurement of the coupler is the height from the ground to the bottom of the... view full answer...
When the platform of the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount # C45901 is in the drop position but up in the highest position possible the drop is right at 2 inches.
I attached a review video for this ball mount for you to check out as well. view full answer...
Determining the correct rise or drop for your Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System # BXW1000 is going to be the same method as determining rise or drop for a standard ball mount. You will just need to measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver and from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler, and the difference will be the amount of rise or drop you need. Since it sounds like your hitch sits higher, that means you a shank with the right amount of drop.
The... view full answer...
It sure can. The # 336VS511 Lock N Roll Articulating Hitch can be used in either the rise or the drop position, it will offer an either 2-1/2 rise or drop, depening on which orientation the ball mount is installed in.
I've linked to a product description video for the # 336VS511 Lock N Roll Hitch. view full answer...
Yes, the Curt Forged Ball Mount, part # C45456, can be used in either the rise or drop position. It provides either a 1/2 inch of rise or 2 inches of drop.
I've linked an article to help you determine the amount of rise or drop you need to see if this Curt will work for you.
If you also need a hitch ball use part # 63840. A locking hitch pin, like part # e98881, isn't a bad idea either. view full answer...
To choose the correct rise/drop for a ball mount you'll first want to park both your 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon and your single jetski trailer on level ground and then take some measurements. For your Outback Wagon you want to measure from the ground to the top inside of the hitch receiver, and then for your trailer you want to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler.
If your hitch is higher then you need a drop but if your trailer is higher you need a rise. Simply subtract... view full answer...
The Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop # AM3410 can be inverted to give you up to a 6-1/2 inch rise still adjustable just like the up to 5-1/2 inch drop. I've attached a couple videos as well as an article to assist.
I also recommend the Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches # AM3492 to secure your ball mount to your hitch and also the ball platform to the shank to deter theft. view full answer...
The find the rise/drop of a ball mount you will measure from the top of the shank to the place where the ball mount platform meets the hitch ball (see attached picture).
For example, the Curt Towing Starter Kit # C45534 comes with the hitch ball installed in the "drop" position which measures 2". I have attached a photo to demonstrate this as well as a link to a helpful article on how to find the drop/rise needed for a ball mount, and a link to our selection of ball mounts that you can... view full answer...
To determine the correct drop needed the safest way is to first get the trailer and truck on level ground and level the trailer. You'll measure from the ground up to the top of the inside of the trailer hitch receiver tube on the truck and from the ground to the bottom of the trailer. You'll subtract the trailer's height from the truck's height to get your drop. With you being off 1.5" to 2" adding in spacers really isn't going to be enough. Each hole in the shank is an inch difference... view full answer...
The Reese Weight Distribution Shank part # RP54998 will provide up to a 2" drop when used with trunnion spring bars and measuring from the top edge of the shank to the platform of the weight distribution head. I understand that other vendors/manufactures may have different specs depending on how where they measure but so long as you are aware of where the measurements being taken from this should not matter.
If you need more than a 2" drop, the Reese Weight Dist Shank part # RP3215 which... view full answer...
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