Hi all

I have a question. I got my truck today and I measured from the hitch to the ground. I measured 20 1/8". My friends trailer, she said is 18" from the coupler to the ground (but it was also sitting in a hole). Does 18" sound right for a trailer? I thought it was 17".  I'm trying to find out so I can buy a ball mount and a ball. So is it 17 or 18"? Or can it be both?

So what's the average trailer coupler height?

Thanks all for the help. I appreciate it!

Lisa

Reg ... you're sharp as a tack... Same original poster two days ago... 

LMU ... Lisa, look at your original thread for the answers.

Eh.. its sorta the same I guess. But not really.

I'm going to the fairgrounds tomorrow and they have 2 nice horse trailers on display. I'm going to use that for my measurements to see what their height is. They are parked on pavement. 

My truck is 20". I already know that. I measured it from a flat surface. And, my truck is older. Its an '91 GMC Sierra 2500.

ETA: What if the trailers ARE 17"? Its difficult to find a 3" drop thats weighted for more than 9000lbs. Most are 6K and under.

Thanks...

Lisa

Check out this site.

They are very good about shipping, usually get stuff in 2-3 days.

Also they have more selection than your typical Wallyworld trailering supplies.  They have several mounts with the spec you are looking for.

http://www.etrailer.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=E&Category_Code=BM

may i suggest actually hooking the trailer to your truck with any ballmount? then if youre using say a 4"drop and the trailer is down in the nose youll know that you need less drop.

doing the math will only get you close, there are too many variables involved to do a calculation and walk away.  tongue weight, as well as spring rate of the truck will make a big difference.

Lisa .. I find myself agreeing with Chadsalt .. You're best served actually hooking up your truck.  The weight of the trailer WILL reduce its height.  You also have to remember the trailer will be unloaded too.  Depending on your trucks springs, the drop could be almost the 3 inches you're looking for when fully loaded..

chad.. yeah i've been looking at that site..

I measured again today to double and triple check. (Yeah im that anal LOL).

I measured the brand new trailers on display at the fair today. They measured 18", so my friend was right.

I also remeasured my truck's hitch. It measured 19". So I would need a 1" drop. Should I go with a 3/4" drop?

Thanks all for the help. I appreciate it. :)

Lisa 

Thanks..

I don't have a hook up. The only thing I have, is the square receiver. Thats why I was curious if I'd need a drop just for an inch. With the trailer weight, I'm sure it would drop that inch, maybe more.

There's a trailer place here that sells trailers.. I'm going to ask them tomorrow when I call and see what they recommend.

I'm looking for a class 4 ball mount.

Thanks for the replies. I am appreciating them :)

Lisa