How To Determine How Much Rise Or Drop I Need For A Ball Mount?
Question:
I want to order a ball mount and ball, to be torqued by you. How do I tell you whether I want the rise or ? In my case, I want to use the mount with a 2inch rise. Thanks.
asked by: Darrell
Expert Reply:
Hey Darrell, thanks for reaching out. The amount of rise or drop for the ball mount will depend on two things. The height of the hitch on your truck, and the height of the coupler on your trailer. We want the trailer to be level when you are towing, or as close to level as possible.
What you can do is park your truck on level ground, and measure from the upper inside edge of your hitch receiver to the ground. Then you can, with the trailer leveled, measure from the center of the ball coupler to the ground. The difference between these two measurements will tell you the approximate amount of rise/drop you will need.
The Curt Class III Ball Mount # C45056 has a 2" drop which is pretty common for a lot of truck and trailer combos.
I see that you ordered our etrailer Pre-Torqued Ball Mount # e38NR which is an even better choice in my opinion. It has a bit more rise (2-3/4") than other option and the black nickel coating on the ball is not only extremely durable, but it looks pretty cool too.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 2" Hitch - 2-3/4" Rise - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Pre-Torqued
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 4" Drop - 2" Rise - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
more information >
Continue Researching
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Shop: etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 2" Hitch - 2-3/4" Rise - 7,500 lbs
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Shop: BAJA Collection Ball Mount w/ 2" Ball and Hitch Pin - 5-1/4" Drop - 4" Rise - 5K
- Shop: etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball - 2" Hitch - 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Shop: BAJA Collection Ball Mount w/ 2" Ball and Hitch Pin - 5-1/4" Drop - 4" Rise - 5K
- Search Results: c45900
- Search Results: dt49mr
- Q&A: Comparing Trailer Hitches For A 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L
- Q&A: Does the Draw-Tite Ball Mount DT49MR Come With Hitch Ball
- Shop: Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball - 4" Drop - 2" Rise - 7,500 lbs
- Video: Feature Breakdown: Draw-Tite Ball Mount w/ 2" Ball for 2" Hitches
- Shop: Draw-Tite Ball Mount w/ 2" Ball for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Video: Setting up the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2023 Honda Odyssey
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2023 Honda Odyssey
- Shop: Reese Ball Mount - 3-1/2" Rise, 5" Drop - 10" Long - 18,000 lbs
- Search Results: 13406
- Video: Best 2023 Honda Odyssey Trailer Hitch Options
- Video: Mount: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2018 Toyota RAV4
- Q&A: Recommendation for Hidden Trailer Hitch on 2018 Toyota RAV4
- Video: The Low-Down on the etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqed 2" Ball
- Q&A: What Is The Difference Between The Square And Round Tube Curt Hitches For A 2016 Toyota RAV4
- Q&A: Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2016 Toyota RAV4 With Most Ground Clearance
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Video: Best 2015 Subaru Outback Wagon Trailer Wiring Options 118467
- Search Results: trailer hitch ball mount
- Search Results: spare tire mount
- Article: Ball Mount Basics: Weight Capacity, Class, and Size
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
on Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
