Solution for Towing Trailer Level that is 6 Inches Higher Than Tow Vehicle

Published 08/01/2018

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Roadmaster High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2" Hitches - 6" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW, 400 lbs TW

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$198.78

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

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$13.58

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

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Question:

hi Chris thanks for getting back to me.. unfortunately my camper doesnt have a towball.. it has this poly block and attachment which fits into a square 2inch hole... Ive attached pic of the attachment for you.. hopefully youll have a solution.. thanks so much again

asked by: Hamish F

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution for you, however high-low adapters like the Roadmaster # RM-048-6 that you referenced are only designed for flat towing a vehicle. They are not suitable for towing a camper/trailer.

To get the rise you need to tow your trailer level, you will instead want to look at a ball mount with around a 6 inch rise. I recommend taking a look at the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 2793. This ball mount is compatible with 2 inch hitch receivers, features a 6-3/4 inch rise (or an 8 inch drop), and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds with a tongue weight of 500 pounds.

It has a ball hole diameter of 1 inch so it will work well with a 2 inch ball like # 63845 or a 1-7/8 inch ball like # 19260.

I have attached a short video demonstration on this ball mount that you can also check out.

expert reply by: Chris R

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Hamish

8/1/2018

Chris R.

8/1/2018

It looks like you just have a pintle hook on your trailer for towing. What you can use instead is an adjustable pintle hook like the B&W Tow & Stow # BWTS10056. This pintle hook combo features a 16,000 pound towing capacity when using the pintle hook but also includes a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball that can be used if you ever need to tow a trailer with a standard ball coupler. It will give you a maximum rise of 6-1/2 inches or a maximum drop of 8 inches. I have attached a short video demonstration on this product that you can also check out.