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Old 09-13-2006 | 12:12 PM
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Default What is the height of the hitch off the ground?

Just wanted to get an idea of an average or range of the height of your trailer? Trying to figure how much of a drop hitch I am going to need. If you could either measure the trailer level or the ball height on you truck. Thanks
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Old 09-13-2006 | 12:17 PM
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Joe,

We use 18" to the top of the ball as an avergage here at the shop. All trailers are different. But this usually gets us in the ballpark for our customers if they don't have something for us to go by.

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Old 09-13-2006 | 12:51 PM
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Thanks Buck. I called Myco and they said about 27"?? Don't Know
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Old 09-13-2006 | 12:54 PM
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Its really tough to say. Every truck is different, and every trailer is different depending on the weight loaded, axle and suspension config, and tongue weight. Each truck is going to squat differently too; which also changes depending on the load in the truck bed. If you can get an adjustable model that suits your weights, that's your best buy, BUT a solid mount is more sound. You are going to end up with a bit of trial and error for the perfect setup with a fixed mount, so perhaps towing the boat to a trailer shop that has a bunch of heights in stock is a good way to try them out.
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Old 09-13-2006 | 03:24 PM
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18-20 to top of ball will get you close to where you need.
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Old 09-13-2006 | 06:19 PM
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Thanks Buck. I called Myco and they said about 27"?? Don't Know
WOW! Maybe their trailers are taller than average. While I can easily say all trailers are different depending on a lot of things, I can also say I've never seen one that high before.

Looks like JPD is confirming my thoughts too.

Who knows???
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Old 09-13-2006 | 07:17 PM
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Default Re: What is the height of the hitch off the ground?

Most trailers are @18". The more or less you go will change tounge weight also. (to a point anyway) For that most trailer or hitch shops have a gauge to measure that.
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Old 09-13-2006 | 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by buck183
WOW! Maybe their trailers are taller than average. While I can easily say all trailers are different depending on a lot of things, I can also say I've never seen one that high before.

Looks like JPD is confirming my thoughts too.

Who knows???

Yea I thought it sounded kind of high too.

Sydwayz what is the height on your trailer or your ball height on the truck. Thanks
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Old 09-13-2006 | 10:52 PM
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Its raining out and the truck is sitting on a hil. I will measure it tomorrow.
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Old 09-14-2006 | 12:06 PM
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ground to top of ball is 32". My hitch is flipped, no drop, goes up.

Dodge 2500 with air bags at 95#. Measured w/o trailer hooked up.
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