Calculating Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Rise/Drop For A Camper Travel Trailer
Question:
Im having trouble finding the right hitch for my situation. I have a 2inch class III receiver that measures 15.75inch from the ground to the top of the receiver. The camper I ordered, Im being told that the distance from the ground to the top of the ball is 18. If Im calculating everything correctly, with a 2.75inch tall ball, I need a 0.5inch hitch. Does this sound right to you? If so, can you recommend a hitch for me? Thanks
asked by: Dennis C
Expert Reply:
Yes, your measurements do sound correct. For a basic trailer I would recommend using a MaxxTow Tri-Ball Mount # MT70021 as it will have 0" drop or rise. So when the additional weight of the trailer is put onto your vehicle it will sag and sit very close to level.
Since you mentioned it is a camper I highly recommend you use a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37060ET. The system is rated for a trailer with a tongue weight of 200-600lbs and a maximum trailer weight of 6,000lbs, if this is not correct for your trailer I can recommend the correct system for its weight. This will allow you to adjust the hitch height to different levels for different trailers. And with the weight distribution adjusted properly you can virtually eliminate the rear end sag that your vehicle will experience when towing the trailer. Also important is you will gain sway control. The sway control helps keep your trailer pointed straight when high winds and the turbulence caused by large trucks are trying to push it side to side when you are on the road.
To install the 2" ball that comes with this hitch system you will need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216. And I recommend using the Sway Jacket Brackets # EQ95-01-5150 to reduce the noise made when maneuvering as well as extend the life of the parts by reducing the metal on metal contact of the parts.
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Sway Bracket Jackets for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - Qty 2
- Accessories and Parts
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- Sway Control Parts
- Brackets
- Equal-i-zer
- Equal-i-zer
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MaxxTow Tri-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - Hollow, Black Powder Coated Shank - Chrome Balls
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 0 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- MaxxTow
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