Will the Patriot Hitches Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter Clear My Hitch?
Published 07/29/2026
Question:
Looking to purchase the GENERAL Patriot hitch to use for flat towing on my motorhome. I need some more specific measurements on the hitch to see if it will clear the back of my motorhome. I have a drawing with measurements of my clearance concerns that I can send to you.
asked by: Thad o
Expert Reply:
Hello Thad,
Thanks for getting that drawing to me.
I went ahead and pulled the Patriot Hitches 2" Adjustable Drop Hitch Adapter - 11" Rise/Drop - 7K - Gloss - Silver Accent # PH38PR from the warehouse so I could compare it to your drawing. It looks like it will work great!
As you can see in the picture I attached, the measurement from the center of the hitch pin hole to the halfway point of the gusset is about 4-1/2". If you go straight up from that point, the gusset extends less than 1", so it will clear your 2-1/2" spacing without any issues.
I attached images of the measurements so you can take a look for yourself.
Are you knew to flat towing, or just need a new adjustable receiver to get you level?
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Thad
7/29/2026
Thanks for checking this, l will get it ordered and send you a picture after I get it installed.