How to Determine the Amount of Drop Needed When Purchasing a Ball Mount
Question:
What is the drop I need the bottom of my receiver is 22inch from the ground the bottom of the coupler is 12inch from the ground...10inch ??
asked by: Bob B
Expert Reply:
To determine the amount of drop you need in a ball mount you need to have your trailer and tow vehicle on level ground and measure from the ground to the bottom of your coupler, and from the ground to the inside of the top of your hitch receiver. I've attached a couple of pictures to help show this.
Since you measured from the bottom of each you're likely going to need more than 10 inches drop. You'll likely need around 12 inches or so like the Convert-A-Ball, part # AMSC12. If you need a 2 inch ball use # 40038 of if you need a 2-5/16 inch ball use # C40007.
I've linked our selection of ball mounts as well as a help article on choosing the correct one for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 10-3/4" Rise, 12" Drop - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 12 Inch
- Rise - 11 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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