How to Choose a Ball Mount to Correct for Different Hitch and Trailer Heights

Updated 07/01/2015 | Published 06/30/2015

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Question:

THE TRAILER HITCH ON MY CAR IS 14 INCH TO THE TOP OF THE HITCH ON CAMPER IS 18-1/2 TALL COUPLER WHAT IS THE DROP FOR THIS.? THANKS,

asked by: TROY

Expert Reply:

When the trailer hitch on the vehicle and the coupler on the trailer have different heights you can use a ball mount with the required amount of rise or drop to allow the hitched trailer to remain level. It is important to keep the trailer's frame level when towing for better handling.

Since your trailer's coupler is about 4-1/2-inches taller than your hitch receiver you will want to select a ball mount that has about 4-inches of RISE, to bring the hitch ball up to the height of the trailer coupler. The linked article shows how to choose the correct ball mount for your size and class of hitch and that has the correct rise to level your trailer.

I have linked a page showing all of our ball mounts. You can click on the filters on the page to choose your hitch size and the type of ball mount you prefer. Both fixed and adjustable ball mounts are available. For a fixed ball mount with 4-inches of rise for a 2-inch hitch you could use Curt # C45070. For an adjustable type that will work for you we offer # AM3462.

expert reply by: Adam R