Picking Out Correct Ball Mount for Towing Trailer with 2016 Mazda CX5
Question:
Hi Can you help me determine the amount of rise and/or I would need for the ball mount on a hitch? I have a 2016 mazda CX5 and plan on towing a 4x8 Uhaul trailer. Ill have a Curt Class II hitch installed. I know ideally you want the trailer to be about level or slightly tilted forward. Im just confused as to whether I need rise or and out of those two how much? Thanks for your help
asked by: Justin
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.
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Curt Class II Euro Style Drawbar with 1-7/8" Ball - 4-5/8" Rise - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- CURT
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