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neu
Explorer
Apr 28, 2023

Trailer hitch height adjustment and chain question

Hi everybody!

This is my first time towing any trailers, so please don't judge my question too harshly. The trailer hitch on my car is located pretty low. When I attached the trailer, it looked funny. It was heavily tilted forward. It's definitely not safe to drive like that.


I found these "Trailer Ball Mount Fits Receiver" (see attached photo) on the internet, which allow me to shift the Ball Mount position several centimeters upward. Before I buy it, could you advise me which one from the multitude on the market should I choose, and are there any pitfalls?


The chains from the trailer that I attach to the trailer hitch are also very long for my hitch height and simply drag on the ground (see attached photo). How can I get out of this situation? Should I go to a service center and cut the chains, or are there other life hacks that might be helpful to me?

44 Replies

  • Bobbo's avatar
    Bobbo
    Explorer III
    If the chains are still too long after getting the hitch height correct, don't twist the chains to shorten them. That weakens them. Get a pair of these twin clovis links and put one on each chain.

  • You will need to get an equalizing hitch to tow that correctly and safely. You may also be beyond the tow capacity of your car.
  • Boon Docker wrote:
    I can not recommend which ball mount to purchase.
    But as far as the chains are concerned. The length should be OK once you get the proper height with the new ball mount.


    Yeah, that makes sense. Thanks!
  • I can not recommend which ball mount to purchase.
    But as far as the chains are concerned. The length should be OK once you get the proper height with the new ball mount.

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