Help - Trailer Ball Mount Question

[OleFordGuy]

So my EB AWD 4K Mav is "suppose" to arrive later this month. I'm use to a 4x4 F150 so it's a given theirs a height difference between it and the Mav. I'm trying to figure out which ball mount to get for the Mav. The trailer is the run of the mill 6ft x 10ft utility trailer with 15" tires. In order to get the proper trailer leveling, what would be the most proper ball mount rise/drop - 2" drop, 2" rise, 3/4" rise, level with the hitch, etc. If anyone has a similar setup that maybe take some measurements or already know the most proper ball mount to purchase I would sincerely appreciate any/all info, recommendations, etc. Sample screenshots below for reference.

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[BradGroux]

What’s the height of the trailer tongue at level?

The AWD Maverick is only 8.9” ground clearance, so I’d imagine the straight hitch would be best for such a trailer. Measuring would let you know for sure.

 

[Mymaverick2021]

So my EB AWD 4K Mav is "suppose" to arrive later this month. I'm use to a 4x4 F150 so it's a given theirs a height difference between it and the Mav. I'm trying to figure out which ball mount to get for the Mav. The trailer is the run of the mill 6ft x 10ft utility trailer with 15" tires. In order to get the proper trailer leveling, what would be the most proper ball mount rise/drop - 2" drop, 2" rise, 3/4" rise, level with the hitch, etc. If anyone has a similar setup that maybe take some measurements or already know the most proper ball mount to purchase I would sincerely appreciate any/all info, recommendations, etc. Sample screenshots below for reference.

It's 19.5"s from the ground to the top of the receiver you do the math

 

[Maverick2022XL]

The quick way measure this is the following. Measure from the top inside of the receiver hitch on the truck to the ground. Call this measurement A. Get your tailer tongue parallel with the ground or as close as possible to parallel. Measure from the underside of the tongue to the ground. Call this measurement B. Your rise or drop will be calculated simply Rise/Drop = A - B. Just get a receiver that is closest to that value for the rise or drop if A and B are not the same or almost the same value. Bottom line you want the top of the coupler on the trailer to be at about the same height as the top of the inside of the receiver hitch on the truck.

If things don't line up nice and evenly when in doubt go higher on the rise. For example you do that calculation and it works out to be a drop of 1.5 inches and you can only get receivers with a 1 or 2 inch drop or rise, go with the 1 inch drop since it will give a higher rise. Vice versa the calculation works out to a rise of 1.5 inches get a receiver with a 2 inch rise for the same reason.

 

[Hot Runr Guy]

It's 19.5"s from the ground to the top of the receiver you do the math

Or, in other words, compare that to your F-150,,,,

HRG

 

[Ron Neal]

It's 19.5"s from the ground to the top of the receiver you do the math

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[CSmith]

So my EB AWD 4K Mav is "suppose" to arrive later this month. I'm use to a 4x4 F150 so it's a given theirs a height difference between it and the Mav. I'm trying to figure out which ball mount to get for the Mav. The trailer is the run of the mill 6ft x 10ft utility trailer with 15" tires. In order to get the proper trailer leveling, what would be the most proper ball mount rise/drop - 2" drop, 2" rise, 3/4" rise, level with the hitch, etc. If anyone has a similar setup that maybe take some measurements or already know the most proper ball mount to purchase I would sincerely appreciate any/all info, recommendations, etc. Sample screenshots below for reference.

I'd wait and once you get your truck (whenever that is! ) then do the measurements that @Maverick2022XL describes. You always want your trailer level or slightly above level at the tongue., never lower at the tongue.

 

[OleFordGuy]

What’s the height of the trailer tongue at level?

The AWD Maverick is only 8.9” ground clearance, so I’d imagine the straight hitch would be best for such a trailer. Measuring would let you know for sure.

Will have to get that measurement, son in law owner of the trailer will try to get by there one day and check, thanks!

 

[OleFordGuy]

The quick way measure this is the following. Measure from the top inside of the receiver hitch on the truck to the ground. Call this measurement A. Get your tailer tongue parallel with the ground or as close as possible to parallel. Measure from the underside of the tongue to the ground. Call this measurement B. Your rise or drop will be calculated simply Rise/Drop = A - B. Just get a receiver that is closest to that value for the rise or drop if A and B are not the same or almost the same value. Bottom line you want the top of the coupler on the trailer to be at about the same height as the top of the inside of the receiver hitch on the truck.

If things don't line up nice and evenly when in doubt go higher on the rise. For example you do that calculation and it works out to be a drop of 1.5 inches and you can only get receivers with a 1 or 2 inch drop or rise, go with the 1 inch drop since it will give a higher rise. Vice versa the calculation works out to a rise of 1.5 inches get a receiver with a 2 inch rise for the same reason.

Awesome info! Thank You

 

[V-blue Mav]

FWIW, MY 2006 F-150 4x4 receiver hitch is almost an inch lower to the ground than the one on my XL Maverick AWD. I'd just wait until you get the Maverick before you buy anything.

 

[Maverick2022XL]

To give one of the measurements. I just measured my truck and the distance from the top of the inner tube on the hitch receiver to the ground is about 18.5 inches. This is for 17 inch rims and 225 65/R17 tires. If anyone has different size tires or rims you have to adjust for the difference in overall diameter of your tires.

The calculation for that is straightforward also

Tire diameter = rim diameter + (sidewall height * 2)

To find your sidewall height using a 225 65/R17 tire as an example

Sidewall height = (profile ratio * width)/100
(225*65)/100 = 146.25 mm
converted to inches
146.25/25.4 = 5.76 rounded up

adjustment for diameters
( ( (d1+d2)/2 ) / 2 ) + 18.5
assumption here is any other build that needs this adjustment will be with larger tires and rims than the standard 225 65 / R17 and 17 inch rims.

 

[OleFordGuy]

To give one of the measurements. I just measured my truck and the distance from the top of the inner tube on the hitch receiver to the ground is about 18.5 inches. This is for 17 inch rims and 225 65/R17 tires. If anyone has different size tires or rims you have to adjust for the difference in overall diameter of your tires.

The calculation for that is straightforward also

Tire diameter = rim diameter + (sidewall height * 2)

To find your sidewall height using a 225 65/R17 tire as an example

Sidewall height = (profile ratio * width)/100
(225*65)/100 = 146.25 mm
converted to inches
146.25/25.4 = 5.76 rounded up

adjustment for diameters
( ( (d1+d2)/2 ) / 2 ) + 18.5
assumption here is any other build that needs this adjustment will be with larger tires and rims than the standard 225 65 / R17 and 17 inch rims.

Thanks again Maverick2022XL, such a wealth of awesome detailed information!

 

[MakinDoForNow]

Hybrid lariat first edition 225/60/R18 is 18.5 inches ground to inside top of receiver.

 

[Dimes]

If you get the first hitch you can always flip it around.

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