Ball Mount with 5 Inch Drop Needed to Tow Trailer Level
Question:
to make my trailer level, I need a 5 in drop. The the truck has a 4 in drop ball mount now. Do I need to have one custom built, or am I close enough?
asked by: Roger H
Expert Reply:
Usually the tongue weight of the trailer will pull down the rear of the vehicle a little and it is possible it could be enough to make the trailer level. If that does not happen then I do recommend going with a ball mount with more drop.
For a fixed ball mount I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2-1/2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Rise or 5" Drop - 18,000 lbs # EBMK25518 . If you have a 2 inch receiver than an adjustable ball mount such as # C45900 is your best option. This one has a max drop of 6 inches and is adjustable in 1 inch increments. Using the second to last mounting position would provide a 5 inch drop. Plus if you ever towed a different trailer with a different rise or drop requirement having an adjustable ball mount is a useful item to have for those situations.
Products Referenced in This Question
Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2-1/2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Rise or 5" Drop - 18,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise - 6" Drop - 17,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 17000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- CURT
more information >
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