Is it Okay if Hitch Ball on Tow Vehicle Bumper is a Couple of Inches Higher Than Trailer Coupler
Question:
If bumper is a couple of inches higher will it make a big difference towing boat
asked by: Joe S
Expert Reply:
Ideally, you will want both your tow vehicle and boat trailer to be as level as possible when towing. Some of this will depend a bit on the tongue weight of the trailer you will be pulling. For example, a trailer with a heavy tongue weight may actually lower the bumper on your vehicle enough when attached to reduce the difference in height you referenced in your question.
I have attached an article on ball mounts and about halfway down the page it goes into detail on how and why a trailer should be towed level. To get the exact difference in height between your bumper hitch ball and trailer coupler, you will want to take a measurement from the ground to the top of the hitch ball on your vehicle, and then from the ground to the bottom of your trailer coupler. The difference between these measurements will be the ideal rise or drop you will need in order to tow everything level.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Recommended Surge Brake Compatible Weight Distribution System for a 3,000 lbs Trailer
- Video: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System Installation - 2019 Toyota RAV4
- Video: Fastway Weight Distribution - WD With Sway Control - FA92-00-0450 Review
- Shop: 2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Shop: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 4,500 lbs GTW, 450 lbs TW
- Video: Fastway e2 Weight Distribution System Review
- Shop: RV Bike Racks
- Search Results: trailer bike racks
- Shop: Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution w Sway Control - Round Bar - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Shop: etrailer Tongue Weight Scale for Campers and Utility Trailers - 2,000-lb Capacity
- Shop: Swagman Straddler Trailer-Mounted Bike Rack Carrier for A-Frame Trailers - 2" - 100 lbs
- Shop: Hitch-It 2 Bike Rack for Straight Tongue Trailers
- Shop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter, 2" or 4" Drop/Rise
- Article: Best Bike Racks for Electric Bikes
- Article: How to Carry Bikes While Towing a Travel Trailer
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Video: Review of Curt 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Ball - A-90
- Q&A: What is the Torque Requirement for Curt 2 Inch Hitch Ball A-90/40090
- Search Results: e99007
- Search Results: trailer hitch ball
- Q&A: Curt Hitch Ball # A-90 Recommendation
- Search Results: weight distribution hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: 5 Things to Know About Weight Distribution Hitches
- Shop: Brake Controller
- Search Results: 2 5/16 ball
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Video: Curt Weight Distribution - WD With Sway Control - C17499 Review
- Q&A: Installing Trailer Brake Controller on 2018 Ford Transit T250 with Factory 7-Way
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
on Trailer Hitch Ball
