Ball mount

[CHRIS JAMES]

I don't have a trailer, but I want to pick up a ball mount to have if needed for anything. What amount of drop will work well on a 2019 expedition to get the ball at the right height for the average trailer?

 

[Deadman]

I went with a 6 inch drop solid aluminum receiver. Its close, but still a little hi

 

[Plati]

I don't have a trailer, but I want to pick up a ball mount to have if needed for anything. What amount of drop will work well on a 2019 expedition to get the ball at the right height for the average trailer?

I didn't know there is an average trailer? I guess mathematically there must be an average … but don't you need to know the specific trailer to determine a drop is needed? I've always had no drop for my small boat, big boat, and snowmobile trailer.

 

[duneslider]

I have to be honest, I have 3 trailers and they are all at different heights. So, I bought an adjustable ball mount and change it depending on which trailer I am pulling. Then to throw in even more variability, my tow vehicles all have different hitch heights too. Since getting the adjustable ball mount, I now have 4 fixed mounts in the garage collecting dust...

I would say if you don't have a trailer and know exactly what you will need I would get an adjustable hitch. I use the Maxxhaul and for the $30bucks on amazon it has been just fine for me. There are nicer models out there but I don't tow that often so for the occasional trip to the home improvement store this works great.

 

[CHRIS JAMES]

I have to be honest, I have 3 trailers and they are all at different heights. So, I bought an adjustable ball mount and change it depending on which trailer I am pulling. Then to throw in even more variability, my tow vehicles all have different hitch heights too. Since getting the adjustable ball mount, I now have 4 fixed mounts in the garage collecting dust...

I would say if you don't have a trailer and know exactly what you will need I would get an adjustable hitch. I use the Maxxhaul and for the $30bucks on amazon it has been just fine for me. There are nicer models out there but I don't tow that often so for the occasional trip to the home improvement store this works great.

Thanks for the feedback on the maxxhaul. I was considering that one.

 

[NyackRob79]

I'd probably get a ball mount AFTER acquiring a trailer, as different trailers have different hitch heights. The trailer should remain horizontally level when attached to the vehicle.

 

[lvcjt702]

How have we not covered ball size yet?

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[mquick5]

How have we not covered ball size yet?

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That's the easy part. Big trailer, big ball. Generally anything with dual axle will take the 2 5/16" ball.

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[lvcjt702]

Oh, I get that. But if you wanted to have a set up around the garage what would be the "average" size ball?

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[duneslider]

Anything under 5k-6K lbs will most likely be a 2" ball. I haven't used a 1 7/8" ball in 20 years, I haven't seen anything new with one in ages. You will only see 2 5/16" balls and big heavy trailers and in that case you will need a heavier duty setup.

I would have an adjustable 2" and you will probably never need anything else.