Ball Mount Recommendation for Towing a Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS

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I am about to purchase a Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS. I think I may need to purchase a new shank for my hitch. I need the coupler height of the trailer when its level, and I cant find it anywhere. Do you have that information?

asked by: Ryan

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Since coupler height isn't a common measurement that is given by trailer manufacturers I don't have that information readily available but I do believe that I can still help out some.

If your Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS weighs less than half of the curb weight of your tow vehicle then you can you an adjustable ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow # BWTS10037B (5" Drop/5-1/2" Rise) or # BWTS10040B (7" Drop/7-1/2" Rise). These not only provide you with a variety of height options but they also give you 2" and 2-516" hitch balls.

If your Winnebago Micro Minnie 2106DS weighs more than half the curb weight of your tow vehicle then you need to use a weight distribution (WD) system to help keep your vehicle from sagging and to add sway control to your towing setup. The current 2106DS models have a GVWR of 7,000 lbs so if this matches your model I recommend using the Reese Steadi-Flex # RP66560 for your application. This comes with a shank that has a 4" max drop and an 8-3/4" max rise which should fit your towing situation. The only other thing you need for this setup is the 2" Hitch Ball # A-90 or the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 19286.

I have attached some review videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

When we installed the Curt #C13043 on a Lexus GX460, we found that once installed the top inside edge of the receiver tube sits 17-3/4 inches above the pavement. The receiver would protrude past the rear bumper by roughly 2 inches. A…

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Answer 2

I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro Weight Distribution #BLU36FR as it has the slightly higher tongue weight rating of 600lbs vs the Blue Ox SwayPro #BXW0550 that only goes to 550lbs. With the dry tongue weight on your 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie…

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Answer 3

I can't speak to the issue with your OEM ball mount, but for your 2023 Lexus GX 460, any standard ball mount for a 2" receiver will fit the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13043. It just depends on the rise or drop you need, but two options…

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Answer 4

I would be happy to help you find those parts and set your 2018 Lexus GX 460 up for towing your Winniebago Hike Trailer. There are a couple of class III hitches that are available for your Lexus but no class IV hitches available. This won't be a…

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Answer 5

Currently the only aftermarket receivers I can find for your 2022 Lexus GX 460 are the Curt #C13043 and our etrailer #e46YR. Both these receivers are only rated for up to 5,000lbs towing capacity and 500lbs of tongue weight. I even tried searching…

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Answer 6

I would recommend that Blue Ox TrackPro #BLU77FR simply because it does not have lift chains like the SwayPro #BXW1006. Both will do a great job but the TrackPro will have a little less movement because of the absence of drop chains. Blue Ox is a…

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Answer 7

It sounds like your 1997 F-150 does not have the tow package wiring so the wiring harness #118242 will not work on your truck. To install a 7-Way trailer connector at the back of your truck, you will need to start with a working 4-Way connector,…

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Answer 8

The Voyager WiSight Wireless RV Backup Camera System #ASA37YR you were looking at is only compatible with the RV Backup Camera #ASA74YRor #WVH100 so this would need to be the camera you already have installed or you would need to replace the camera.…

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Answer 9

I took a look at several pictures of the 2108DS Micro Minnie trailers and they have a regular coupler and not a bottom-mount or underslung style coupler. Your particular model has a 7,000 pound gross trailer weight and dry it weighs 3,900 pounds. The…

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Answer 10

Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer coupler. Trailers should always be level when hitched. If a trailer is out of level when towed it will tend to have more sway. I notice you have weight distribution (WD) lift brackets on your trailer…

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Answer 11

If your Micro Minnie has a 4 inch x 4 inch channel bumper, I'd recommend the Curt #E-100. If you'd prefer a frame mounted hitch, I'd recommend the Curt #13703, which is compatible with box, C-channel or I-beam frames that are between 22…

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Answer 12

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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