How to Pick Out Correct Ball Mount for 2016 Nissan Frontier Towing Travel Trailer

Updated 03/21/2019 | Published 03/20/2019

Question:

I have a 2016 Nissan Frontier and am going to tow a 20foot 3700 lb travel trailer. Do I need to raise or lower the ball to have a level towed trailer. And if I do, how much do I need to raise of lower the ball. Thank you

asked by: Robert T

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.

expert reply by: Jameson C