How to Order a Ball Mount for 0 inches of Rise/Drop
Question:
Hello, I will be renting a U-Haul trailer with a coupler height of 18inch as measured from the bottom of the coupler and towing with a Class III receiver 5K weight rating that sits exactly 18inch from the top/inside of the receiver tube. My understanding is that equates to zero and zero rise, correct? Which ball mount+ball+pin combo pack might be best for me? Also, do both 1-7/8inch vs 2inch balls fit with most couplers or is that 1/8inch critical?
asked by: Jay L
Expert Reply:
You are correct, you do need a zero rise/drop setup to tow your trailer level.
In order to get a ball mount that has effectively 0 inches of rise or drop you would need to get a Trailer Hitch Ball Mount, part # D-4, like the one you referenced that has a 2 inch drop, and then use a 2 Inch High Rise Ball, part # C40034. Otherwise none of our ball mounts are designed for an exact 0 rise/drop.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 2" Rise - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Hi-Rise Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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