Would Adjustable Ball Mount 6580 Work on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee
Question:
I just bought a 2014 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 V6. It did not have a factory installed tow pkg so I had the Toyota dealership put one on. There is about 6inch clearance from the bottom of the receiver to the ground. Will using this type of mount be okay for pulling a 5000 lb 17foot boat ? Adjustable Ball Mount - 2inch Hitch - 7-3/8inch Drop, 6-1/8inch Rise - 6,000 lbs
asked by: Jeanne W
Expert Reply:
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.
If the drop/rise you need is between 7-3/8 inches drop and 6-1/8 inches rise the part # 6580 would work well.
