proper trailer hitch height?

marklar · Post by **marklar** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:37 pm

what is the proper height for a trailer ball mount? am i supposed to measure the ground clearance from the top of the ball or the mount? thanx

Ken C. · Post by **Ken C.** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 4:57 pm

The proper height is whatever it takes in order to have the trailer sitting pretty much parallel with the road when it's hooked up. Should your truck/tow vehicle sag a bit with the weight of the trailer on it you will need to compensate for that also.

The boat/trailer setup should already be set by the mfr. so that you will have the recommended tongue weight on the hitch when its in that (level) position.

Gator · Post by **Gator** » Wed Sep 13, 2006 5:13 pm

Mine right now is at 16" to the bottom of the insert and 19 1/2" st the top of the ball with no boat loaded. This is on a 2001 F-150 SuperCrew.

As long as the boat is level and you don't have too much tongue weight, no problem. My step-dad did lost a brand new Nissan 4WD due to a moron at the Nursery yard loading ALL the rock in the front of the trailer. Only took about one mile on the freeway for the trailer to pass the truck then he was on his side.

MrSkeeter · Post by **MrSkeeter** » Thu Sep 14, 2006 3:24 am

Like Ken said, whatever that makes your trailer level w/ the ground.

I would suggest that you borrow one that you think is about right. Put your trailer on your rig then measure the height of the tounge of your trailer and measure the 'a$$' end of your trailer. If they are not equal, them you need to lower or raise to a different hitch ball height. Knowing what you started with (with the one you borrow), you can easily get the proper setup.

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