11 Inch Ball Mount Recommendation to Tow Trailer Level
Question:
I have a 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a hitch height of 23. The level coupler height of my utility trailer is 12. When hitched to a 10inch ball mount, the trailer coupler height is 11. When hitched to a 8inch ball mount, the coupler height is 13. The tongue weight is about 13 for the 10inch , and slightly less with the 8. What would you recommend?
asked by: Pete C
Expert Reply:
The goal is to tow you trailer as level as possible. So based on the dimensions you just listed you would want 11 inches of drop so that your trailer can be towed level.
For that you would want the Ball Mount part # 80248 that has 11 inches of drop.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ball Mount - 9-3/4" Rise, 11" Drop - 9" Long - 3,500 to 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 11 Inch
- Rise - 10 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Ball Mount - 6" Rise, 8" Drop - 11-1/2" Long - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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