Solution for Ball Mount to Move Trailer up Steep Driveway

Updated 02/17/2021 | Published 02/14/2021

Products Featured in This Question

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs

(3870)

$15.77

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs

(3870)

$16.91

Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop - 6,000 lbs

(582)

$112.28

Question:

What is the best hitch solution for reversing a trailer up a steep driveway. My concern is the vertical movement. Will a standard ball hitch and coupler work in this scenario or is there another set up you would recommend. We would be reversing a small light weight 1,500 lb camper. Thank you!

asked by: Blake

Expert Reply:

The best solution would for a ball mount to help you move your trailer up a steel driveway would be one with a good amount of rise. An adjustable ball mount would be the best for this, something like the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop # C45901.

I'm not sure what rise or drop you use now, but this would give you some additional rise and allow you to use the rise or drop you need for normal towing circumstances. For a hitch ball, depending on your trailer's coupler you would need either the 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # C40002 or 2" Hitch Ball # C40004.

I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount # C45901.

expert reply by: Kyle S