Compatibility of Tall Trailer Coupler Height With 1-1/4 Inch Receiver

Updated 05/18/2020 | Published 05/14/2020

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Question:

I have a sled trailer that measures 10 inches from the bottom of the coupler and my receiver 1 1/4 measures 10 inches from the ground. I am looking for a set up as close to a 10 inch rise as possible. I believe the highest rise available is a 5 inch for a 1 1/4 receiver is this correct? Can I use an adaptor from the 1 1/4 receiver to go to a 2 and therefore a larger riser? thanks

asked by: Ryan

Expert Reply:

For a 10 inch rise on a 1-1/4 receiver, you would need to use an adapter like you stated. This will reduce the tongue weight capacity of your hitch receiver by 50% because you are using an adapter which puts more leverage on the hitch receiver. I recommend using the shortest length possible for this like the # HTAD and the BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitch # HD2010. This combination may make it so your trailer won't be compatible with its tongue weight, which would then require a different vehicle to pull your trailer.

The largest rise ball mount we carry directly compatible with a 1-1/4 inch receiver is the Brophy Anti-Rattle Drawbar, 1-1/4" Hitch, 5-1/2" Rise / 6" Drop, 7-1/4" L, 3.5K # BR39FR.

expert reply by: Jason S