Coupler Solution for Towing Tall Trailer On Vehicle with Class I Hitch
Updated 04/21/2016 | Published 04/19/2016
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Im having some height issues and wanted to ask about a possible solution. I have a 950# tear camper with 1 7/8 coupler that I easily pull with the Curt hitch on my 06 Scion xB. I recently replaced the axle and added leaf springs to the camper which substantially increased the height since I had to use a straight axle instead of a drop axle. Now I really dont match up with my tow vehicle hitch height. Im adding air bags to the rear springs on my car and I have a 5 inch riser bar but Im still falling short. I cant do the Atwood under slung coupler because it takes a 2 5/16 ball which Ill never be able to get with all my 3/4inch holed drawbars and Class II hitch. So...would it be possible to remove the current coupler and put on an adjustable coupler, such as CTA-196 with a corresponding bracket? Its overkill for my 4x8 trailer, but I need the ability to get the tongue up a bit. If it is possible, whats the most height I could gain? My springs are under slung, Ive got the tallest riser bar that will fit my hitch, Im putting bags on my back springs, so Im at a loss of how else to adjust height economically except changing couplers. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Ive had nothing but great service from you all.
asked by: Susan H
Helpful Expert Reply:
If you are willing to replace the coupler of your trailer with a tall channel so that the part # CTA-196 will fit it that would be your best option. You would just need a qualified fabricator to weld on a channel like the part # BDAC5000300 which is 8 inches tall. For a 12 inch tall bracket you would instead need the part # DM59602.
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