How to Pick Out the Correct Rise/Drop Ball Mount to Tow Trailer Level

Question:

I have a 2014 Ford Edge factory installed trailer hitch I just purchased a 18 ft boat and I was wondering what riser I should buy I have a class 2 hitch rated for 3500 lbs tongue weight 350 lbs I notice there are a number of different Drops sizes Should I get the 1 1/2 or the 3 1/2 Thanks

asked by: Jim P

Helpful Expert Reply:

You will want to go with a ball mount that has the amount of rise/drop that will allow your trailer to be towed as level as possible. To do this you will need to take a couple measurements. You will need to measure from the top of your hitch opening to the ground and from the bottom of the coupler on your trailer down to the ground when it is sitting level. The difference between those measurements is the rise/drop that you need.

I attached a help article on how to do this as well.

Once you know what rise/drop you need check out the other link I attached where you will be able to select the correct rise/drop from the filters.

expert reply by: Jameson C