Question Was Asked By - Greg G

How Close Does Trailer Ball Height Need to be to the Height of the Trailer Coupler?

Question:

How much tolerance is allowable for safe towing if a ball mount and ball will not exactly match height of trailer coupler? i.e., 1/2, 1 I am having trouble finding a mount that is not either too high or too low. I will appreciate any help you can offer.

asked by: Greg G

Expert Reply:

The trick here is to get as close as possible. If you are talking about less than 2 inches or so, there is nothing to worry about. Having the trailer tongue a bit too high is preferable to it being too low. You may be a good candidate for an adjustable ball mount. I would recommend the E-Z Adjust Ball Mount which has infinite adjustability between a 7-3/4 inch drop to a 6-1/4 inch rise. It works by turning a hex head to raise or lower the ball platform. I will also include a link to our adjustable ball mount category so you can see the other mounts we have available.

expert reply by: Mike L

Products Referenced in This Question

Ball Mount Adjustable, E-Z Adjust fits 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver, 5,000 lbs