Hitch for 2021 Chevy Colorado to Tow Trailer with Lower Ball than Bumper Ball
Question:
I have a 8 foot x 5 foot utility single axle trailer that is 22 inches high if attached to bumper. Is there a better way?
asked by: Charles M
Expert Reply:
Sounds like the hitch ball location on the bumper ball of your 2021 Chevy Colorado is quite a bit higher than what would allow most trailers to be towed level. So your best option would be to install a frame mounted hitch like the etrailer # e98909 which would not only be lower but also would allow you to use a ball mount which gives you ability to have a higher or lower platform for the ball.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
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- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 800 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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