What are you guys finding in terms of hitch drop needed for a regular trailer? I'm not hauling horses, an rv, nor a digger. Just looking for small water craft and wondering what people are seeing given the receiver height on the beast.
Comsîder getting an adjustable hitch like the Anderson. Then you'll be covered for most trailers. https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/ball-mount.aspx
Yup, that is what I am thinking - an adjustable. But with drops from 4-10" I wanted to start eliminating some of them. These are what I am considering: https://www.weigh-safe.com/
pretty cool hitch - and useful. What size you thinking? I am so lost as to how big I should get it. 10" just seems like it belongs on a F-750 and 4" on a Focus.
Was thinking 8"/9" but that seems like it may be too much. But always better to have a few extra inches then not enough. https://www.etrailer.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=BASK&StoreCode=E&site=5
Normally I would agree. But respectfully disagree on this point. Given the soft suspension, put a little too much on the tongue an hit a bump, you could bottom it out. I just don't know that is why I was hoping to get some input on here. I think there is a post somewhere on here I will look at again.
so what is the ideal ball height for a stock raptor for a light duty standard utility trailer. question is do I need a 4" drop hitch or 5.5 . I'm not looking for an adjustable hitch , just a steel drop hitch .
Well, it all depends on what trailer you're towing. I've had a 3 way adjustable class IV B & W for many years. It is pricey, but the most versatile hitch made IMO. I tow a whole menagerie of trailers, so having an adjustable rig is a must. But if you even tow 2 different trailers, it's worth buying one of these, it will pay you back big time. It can be inverted if need be, and a pintle adapter is available too. I recommend the 6" unit. https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/B-and-W/BWTS20048B.html
I use a standard light weight trail or to tow my Polaris Rzr 1000 and I'm using a 5.5" drop hitch. It sits level.
so I went with 6" drop . I tried a 5.25 and a 6, bought both , tried with my trailer and returned the 5.25