How To Tow A Trailer Without Measuring for Rise/Drop
Published 03/11/2019
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Thanks for your response Conner. I do know that I will need a 2" ball - is there something more cost effective with only needing the one size ball?
asked by: Ian F
Expert Reply:
The only true way to determine what ball mount you need is to measure from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube on the vehicle and then subtract the difference from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the trailer while level. However, if you do not have access to the trailer then the best option for you is an adjustable ball mount as this will not only more than likely allow you to tow your boat trailer level without measuring beforehand but will also accommodate tons of other trailers.
I recommend the Curt Adjustable Ball Mount part # C45900 which should be a perfect fit for your 2016 Ford F-150. This also comes with two hitch balls (2" and 2-5/16"). If you know what hitch ball you need then we might have a more cost effective option for you but it will more than likely be one of the above two unless it is a very small boat/trailer.
I have attached a review video of the Curt Adjustable Ball Mount for you as well.
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Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 2" & 2-5/16" Balls - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 14000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Ian
3/11/2019
Thanks for your response Conner. I do know that I will need a 2" ball - is there something more cost effective with only needing the one size ball?