Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts
When towing, it’s very important that your trailer tongue be level with the ground. If you are always towing the same trailer, you can set your hitch up just right for that trailer and be set for life, or at least the life of that towing relationship. But, if you find yourself with two or more trailers with differing coupler heights, it makes sense to have an adjustable ball mount.
To find the ball mount drop (if your trailer coupler is below the height of your hitch) or rise (if the coupler is above your hitch) that you need, simply park your vehicle and trailer on level ground. Measure from the ground up to top of the inside of your receiver tube (where the top of the ball mount shank will be) and measure from the ground up to the bottom of the trailer coupler. The difference between these two heights is the length of the rise or drop you need in your ball mount.
You can find adjustable ball mounts all over, with prices ranging from $25 to over $200.
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Trailer Hitches | Emily, 19 Apr 07