Determining Rise for Towing Trailer Level
Question:
I plan on towing my new 2018 rockwood freedom 1940ltd. I bought this hitch and now am wondering how much of a rise will I need to make the most ideal setup? Thanks
asked by: Gary
Helpful Expert Reply:
For your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13172 on a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, you will have a height from the ground to the inside top of the receiver is 16 inches. I've attached a video that shows this. Then you will simply need to measure from the ground to the underside of your trailer coupler on level ground. Then you will do some simple math. If your hitch height is greater, use a ball mount with a drop--Hitch Height (A) - Coupler Height (B) = Drop (C). However, if your coupler height is greater, use a ball mount with a rise--Coupler Height (B) - Hitch Height (A) = Rise (D).
I've attached an article to assist with determining your ball mount. You may want to consider a ball mount like the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45900 which will give you the ability to tow many different trailers level with simple adjustments. I recommend # e98882 to secure your ball mount to your bumper.
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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitch - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Stainless Steel
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 750 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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