Determining Correct Ball Mount To Tow Trailer Level With Toyota Highlander
Updated 03/05/2021 | Published 03/02/2021
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Question:
I am looking for a 2 inch hitch riser for my class three trailer hitch set up. My cars hitch is lower than my other car and the trailer front rides too low. Car is Toyota Highlander and I am towing a 3k lbs trailer. I am not sure if it is 2 inches, 3, or what. I am just looking for options at this point.
asked by: Mark T
Expert Reply:
There are a few different ways to level your trailer to your tow vehicle.
The first option is to use a fixed ball mount, but to determine the correct one you will need to measure from the ground to the top inside edge of the trailer hitch receiver on your Toyota Highlander, and then from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on your trailer. The difference between these two measurements will tell you the rise/drop you need.
If you find that you do need a 2 inch rise I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2" Rise, 4" Drop - 7.5K # C45554 which comes with the ball mount, 2" hitch ball, and a locking hitch pin and clip. If you needed a different rise I included a link to all of our ball mounts for you to take a look at.
A fixed ball mount is best if you are only planning on towing one trailer.
If you are planning on towing a few different trailers an adjustable ball mount like the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black # BWTS10048B which allows you to adjust up to 5" drop and 5-1/2" rise and includes a 1-7/8" hitch ball, 2" hitch ball, and 2-5/16" hitch ball would be the best option.
I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 2" Rise, 4" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- One Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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