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1) What is required to determine the correct drop or rise of the ball mount?

  • Distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler A
  • Distance from the ground to the top I.D. of the receiver tube opening B
  • The difference between the two measurements will determine the size of drop or rise needed

Measuing the required drop or rise of a ball mount

2) How to determine or measure the length of the ball mount?

  • This is the distance from the center of the ball hole to the center of the pin hole
  • This length determines how much clearance is available between the vehicle and the trailer

Measure length of a ball mount

3) How to determine or measure the drop required?

  • A “drop” is required when the hitch height is greater than the trailer height
  • A “drop” is the distance from the top of the shank to the top of the ball platform

Measure the drop required on a ball mount

4) How to determine or measure the rise required?

  • A “rise” is required when the trailer height is greater than the hitch height
  • A “rise” is the distance from the top of the shank to the top of the ball platform

Measure the rise required on a ball mount

5) I'm looking for a hitch for my vehicle but Ballmounts do not carry them.  Who would you recommend?
  • We recommend Hitchweb as they specialize in trailer hitches along with other accessories.
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