How to Determine Correct Rise/Drop Ball Mount for 2006 Honda CR-V with Hitch
Updated 06/08/2017 | Published 06/07/2017
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I recently purchased this 1 1/4inch hitch for my 06 Honda CRV. I havent had the time to install it yet but am wondering what size mount rise or I should get for the model of my vehicle? I ultimately need the ball to be 1 7/8 as thats the size on my trailer. This will be the only thing I plan on towing. Please advise on which mount to get. Thanks!
asked by: Xay V
Expert Reply:
I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.
Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.
Most likely your hitch to ground measurement will be 14-3/8 inches as that's the dimension we got when we measured the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75690 installed on a 2006 Honda CR-V like yours.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- For Towing
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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