Does Suspension Sag Need to Be Factored in When Determining Ball Mount Rise/Drop

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When I take the messurement from the groud to top of hitch, I assume the truck should be loaded with the weight it will carry while towing. When I put the 400 lbs of the tongue weight plus the 200 lbs of fushing kit on, the truck sink by 3 in which make a difference in the calculation of euther a rise or a . Am I right. Tks

asked by: Dan

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Since the goal when picking out the correct rise/drop ball mount is to tow the trailer as level as possible you would want to compensate for sag like you mentioned. 3 inches of sag is quite a bit but you'd need to factor it in when towing if that's what you are experiencing. To combat the sag a great option is the Timbern kit part # TDR1500DS which will fit your 2017 Ram 1500 as long as you don't have factory air suspension.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Choosing a ball mount with the proper rise or drop is not an exact science. I typically recommend allowing for 1 to 2 inches for sag once the trailer is coupled. This figure can increase of decrease depending on the trailer tongue weight and the…

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Answer 2

I have attached for you below an excerpt from the manual on the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part #C24VV which goes over the brightness settings. Please let me know if you have any other questions. "Slowly tilt the front of the TriFlex…

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Answer 3

On the Curt TriFlex Trailer Brake Controller part #C24VV there are two adjustments to be made. The first is the silver wheel on top this adjust the output of the controller. The second is on the left side of the controller it is a small slide. You…

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Answer 4

Switching your ball mount to one with a 5 inch rise, like the Curt #C45336, will help level your trailer but it won't take the sag out of your 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe. The trailer's tongue weight will still be pushing the rear of the vehicle…

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Answer 5

That's an excellent question, and the answer is there isn't a hard-and-fast number that means a weight distribution hitch is required. The best way to assess this is if the sag is noticeable, either visually or when towing. You really want to…

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If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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Answer 7

The included spacer plate on the Curt Friction Sway Control for Weight Distribution Systems #17200 is completely optional. If it is needed to achieve proper alignment, the additional holes on the plate offer various mounting locations for the ball.…

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The handle is actually the on/off switch for the unit and the bolt under the handle is the tension adjustment bolt. You will need to turn the On/Off handle clockwise (tighter) until the handle will stay firmly in place parallel with the main body of…

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Answer 9

You won't see too much information on how tight to make a bar style friction sway control unit because it will be different for every situation. You would make it about as tight as you think it needs to be and then tow the trailer to see if it…

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Answer 10

Based on my research, your 2018 Audi Q7 features a 7,700 pound towing capacity if you have the 3.0L engine. If you happen to have the 2.0L engine, the towing capacity of the vehicle is 4,400 pounds, so I do recommend verifying the limits of the…

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Answer 11

Like most other brake controllers do, the Draw-Tite Activator IV, part #5504 sends a small test pulse of voltage through the brake output circuit to confirm that the trailer is plugged in and that the brake magnets are receiving the signal. This…

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Answer 12

If you measured without any cargo weight in the back of your tow vehicle, then you may want to add the load you would normally carry when towing and measure again. The 4 inch rise ball mount from Curt #C45070 would be a better option if that weight…

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