Should Trailer High Low Adapter Be Used to Level a Trailer
Question:
I am towing a small open motorcycle trailer from California to colorado. I will be pulling two full size bikes about 450lbs a piece. The trailer when attached to the 2002 4runner tilts towards the back of the car. Does it make sense to add a hi/lo hitch adapter to try and level out the trailer? It probably only needs to be 4inch or so taller. If so, which one do you recommend. Thanks,
asked by: Jake
Expert Reply:
Instead of a hi low adapter you would just want to go with a ball mount that will allow your trailer to be towed as level as possible. Adapters cut the capacity of the hitch they are installed in by 50 percent.
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.
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