Recommended Way to Measure Trailer Coupler Height for the Proper Ball Mount Rise
Published 08/16/2016
Question:
When I use the formula to determine the /rise, I have to measure from the ground up to the top of the hitch. Should I mesure that height with the weight of the loaded trailer tongue or not? Thanks
asked by: Dan
Expert Reply:
It will not matter if your trailer is loaded or unloaded when measuring, you will just want the trailer to be level when measuring for the proper rise or drop ball mount. The trailer jack will be supporting the trailer and holding it level regardless of the trailer's load.
The travel in the trailer's suspension will not have a significant impact on the trailer's coupler height.
For your convenience I have linked to this page for your reference a Help Article on ball mounts.
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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
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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