How to Select Correct Ball Mount to Keep Hitched Trailer Level for Best Handling

Updated 08/29/2017 | Published 08/28/2017

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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop - 9" Long - 7.5K

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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black

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Question:

How much of a rise do I need on a GMC Acadia to match my old Ford F150 height?

asked by: Henry B

Expert Reply:

The actual height of a vehicle's hitch will depend on several things including the age and condition of the suspension, the wheel/tire size, the condition of the tires (are they new or do they have 40K miles on them) as well as the passenger and cargo loads in the vehicles. With so many variables in play the best way to choose the correct ball mount to keep your hitched trailer level is to follow the easy steps outlined in the linked article.

Then you can use the link to our ball mount page to choose a fixed ball mount like # 2753 (2-3/4-inches of rise) or an adjustable type that makes life easier, such as B&W # BWTS10040B (up to 7-1/2-inches of rise).

expert reply by: Adam R