How To Select A Ball Mount For Towing A Trailer
Question:
From where do you measure the rise and of your ball hitches? Thank you
asked by: Sammy G
Helpful Expert Reply:
When you want to find out what ball mount works best for you the first thing you need to do is park both the trailer and the towing vehicle on level ground.
You then need to measure the distance from the top of the trailer hitch receiver opening to the ground. Then measure the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. If the height of the hitch is greater you need a ball mount with a drop. If the coupler height is greater you need a ball mount with a rise. I have attached a helpful article that explains how to make sure you select the best ball mount for your towing setup.
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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