Adjustable 2-1/2-Inch Class V Ball Mount

Updated 06/06/2019 | Published 06/05/2019

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Question:

Is there any reason there are so few and in some cases none at all class 5 or even 4 ball mounts that have no /rise or just half an inch or even 1? I lost 3inch in height going to OEM tires on my towing vehicle. I had been using a 4inch drop. By my math that means I need a 1inch - which seemingly do not exist for my class 5 hitch. I can go class 4 I have the sleeve from etrailer - but even then I cant find much if any ion. Im not sure what a 1inch hook-up too high or too low looks like, but Im betting its not safe and isnt great for the trailer or the towing vehicle.

asked by: Scott P

Expert Reply:

If the top of your hitch ball is about an inch different in height than the top of your coupler this is actually okay. You are 100% correct that it is important to have your hitched trailer level, but starting out with the hitch ball very slightly higher or lower is not a concern. You do not see many fixed ball mounts with 1-inch or rise or drop for this reason.

If you wish you can use an adjustable Class V 2-1/2-inch ball mount like # FA49-00-5625.

expert reply by: Adam R