Trailer Problems

waltrav · 02-04-2013, 01:31 PM

The bottom of my Ball hits the ground when I maneuver on uneven grades.

My Ball Mount drops about 6” (c) to meet up with my trailer coupler.
The trailer is level, However the Ball is then only only 7 inches off the
Ground and hits it when I am slowly maneuvering on a uneven surface.

What should I do?

Buy a 4” drop ball mount, take off the trailer coupler and mount it on top of the trailer Arm?

Walt

waltrav · 02-12-2013, 09:21 AM

Wish RAVMAN was around to answer this

Dr. Dyno · 02-12-2013, 10:47 AM

I don't think I ever even seen a 7" drop hitch, but have seen some crazy stuff with trailers.

Only solution I can think of is yours, buy a higher hitch and remount the coupler on the trailer higher. Before you go to all that trouble, what kind of a trailer is it and why does it have to be perfectly level?

waltrav · 02-12-2013, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr. Dyno

I don't think I ever even seen a 7" drop hitch, but have seen some crazy stuff with trailers.

Only solution I can think of is yours, buy a higher hitch and remount the coupler on the trailer higher. Before you go to all that trouble, what kind of a trailer is it and why does it have to be perfectly level?

Yes 2" higher hitch would be an easy solution. Especially when Princess Auto has them on special for $20. The advice that I had receive was to keep the trailer fairly level.

I'll take a picture.

Walt

Kryten · 02-14-2013, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by waltrav

The bottom of my Ball hits the ground when I maneuver on uneven grades.

Sounds painful. Sorry, couldn't resist

lance · 02-15-2013, 09:51 AM

what is the trailer and how is it built? you could do a spring over on it to raise the whole trailer up.

waltrav · 02-23-2013, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryten

Sounds painful. Sorry, couldn't resist

Lance, I looked for a hitch that had 2" less drop,, but ended up paying $12 for
one with 3" less...

I'll put it on in the warmer weather and take a pic.

Walt

02-04-2013, 01:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
waltrav Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,066 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Trailer Problems The bottom of my Ball hits the ground when I maneuver on uneven grades. My Ball Mount drops about 6” (c) to meet up with my trailer coupler. The trailer is level, However the Ball is then only only 7 inches off the Ground and hits it when I am slowly maneuvering on a uneven surface. What should I do? Buy a 4” drop ball mount, take off the trailer coupler and mount it on top of the trailer Arm? Walt

02-12-2013, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dr. Dyno Advanced Member Country: Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Eastern CT Posts: 2,841 Thanks: 74 Thanked 127 Times in 123 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think I ever even seen a 7" drop hitch, but have seen some crazy stuff with trailers. Only solution I can think of is yours, buy a higher hitch and remount the coupler on the trailer higher. Before you go to all that trouble, what kind of a trailer is it and why does it have to be perfectly level? __________________ Fred __________________ 2006 RAV4 V6 4WD Red Limited 2006 Accord V6 Hybrid - quick as the RAV but +8 mpg 1999 F-250 4X4 Diesel - snow plow, Bully Dog chip 2001 F-250 4X4 Diesel - truck camper, TS chip, 20' bike/trike dyno trailer 2004 Suzuki DRZ-400S Dual Sport It's the pedal (or the handgrip) on the right!!

02-12-2013, 09:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
waltrav Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,066 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Wish RAVMAN was around to answer this

02-15-2013, 09:51 AM	#6 (permalink)
lance Junior Member Country: Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: manitoba Posts: 17 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Feedback Score: 0 reviews	what is the trailer and how is it built? you could do a spring over on it to raise the whole trailer up.

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