Should Trailer Be Loaded or Unloaded When Measuring For Correct Ball Mount Rise/Drop
Published 04/15/2016
Question:
question about ball Hitches, I have a 7500lbs Dbl axle trailer that I use to haul a tractor or car with, I have a GMC 2500HD pickup. To figure drop of a ball hitch should trailer be loaded or unloaded? Thanks
asked by: Kevin S
Expert Reply:
You can measure your trailer's coupler height with the trailer loaded or unloaded. The travel in the trailer's suspension will not have a significant impact on the trailer's coupler height.
When measuring the coupler height, the trailer jack will be supporting the trailer and holding it level regardless of the trailer's load.
I have attached a help article on measuring for the correct ball mount for you.
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2-1/4" Drop - 7-5/8" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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