My trailer is slightly low on the front, and I think one of these 2" risers would be the cheapest way to get level. Would the rise give any benefits? Less weight ont the truck? More stable towing? Or don't bother...Thanks.

tragusa3 wrote:My trailer is slightly low on the front, and I think one of these 2" risers would be the cheapest way to get level. Would the rise give any benefits? Less weight ont the truck? More stable towing? Or don't bother...Thanks.If your trailer in sitting low its most like to much tounge weight. You need to get a weight diss hitch for your truck and it will set it up right and ride beeter and more stable for towing Frank

I hope your not using just the bumper hole for the ball. You could use a ball with a 2" rise if they make em. I would think flipping the stinger over would be easier or just getting the right rise/drop stinger.Guessing your TT weighs around 35-3700 loaded? So the tongue weight is maybe 4-450lbs. Not really going to drop the rear at all. Maybe 1/2".

I'm towing with the 2" receiver. My stinger is a 2" drop, and it's already flipped. I also use a friction sway control. No weight distribution.Probably 3,700-4000 loaded.Don't think it's a tongue weight issue. The truck doesn't sag more than an inch.

What type of hitch are your now using?Hi rise tow balls have there place, but we need to know more about what it is you have. You may be able to adjust for it in another method. Also heads up on hi rise tow balls, many have reduced pull ratings because of the length. That said you can buy high strength ones too. Point is look for the stamp of rating in the head of the ball. It has to be rated for full GVWR of your camper Hope this helpsJohn

It is ALWAYS a good idea to tow pretty close to level for ALL of the reasons you mentioned above. Doesn't replace a WD system however for when you tongue weight demands it. MOST smaller tow vehicles will be limited to around 500 lb. tongue weight when NOT using a WD hitch. Really has nothing to do with sag it's a weight rating issue.

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goducks10
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
I hope your not using just the bumper hole for the ball. You could use a ball with a 2" rise if they make em. I would think flipping the stinger over would be easier or just getting the right rise/drop stinger.

Guessing your TT weighs around 35-3700 loaded? So the tongue weight is maybe 4-450lbs. Not really going to drop the rear at all. Maybe 1/2".
tractorboy30
Explorer
Jun 06, 2013
tragusa3 wrote:
My trailer is slightly low on the front, and I think one of these 2" risers would be the cheapest way to get level. Would the rise give any benefits? Less weight ont the truck? More stable towing? Or don't bother...

Thanks.

If your trailer in sitting low its most like to much tounge weight. You need to get a weight diss hitch for your truck and it will set it up right and ride beeter and more stable for towing
Frank

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