can I invert the receiver hitch

[snapper4]

Is the optimum position for trailering when the frame of the trailer is parallel to the ground?

I have a receiver hitch with a 2" drop -- when the trailer is on that, the front end of the trailer is pointing slightly down.

If I put the ball on the other side of the hitch and invert the hitch, it will be a 2" rise -- it looks like it would make the frame of the trailer more level.

Can I tow with the hitch receiver inverted or is it meant to be a 2" drop ?

[redneck joe]

I've been wondering that as well..

[Reelescape1]

Either way is ok for the hitch. Trailer clearance, etc. needs to be checked. Mine sits slightly higher at the hitch.

[Shin-Dig]

yes, the receiver hitch will work as a rise or drop. The trailer should run parallel to the ground.

[reelapeelin]

Most important that tandem (and more) axles ride w/trailer LEVEL...hitch will have same load capacity turned up or down...

[Brad1]

You can invert the "ball mount" (I believe that is actually what you are referring to here). If you can not get your trailer level, better slightly low at the tongue, than high. If it's high, it's more likely to sway.

[Franco2boat]

I have a dual axel and the Trailer Tech that did my hitch flipped the assembly so that it would ride level. I can report that it works fine, at least for my 5000lb package.

KKKKFL

[skeeter2200]

I did the same thing also. It works better inverted and I have had no problems.

[YankeeBoater]

Yes you can flip the ball mount to change height - that's intended.

[byram]

I'll have to check mine in the spring.. Capital idea !!
I always thought the reason for the drop was that most crank wheel tongue jacks didn't have a very high lift to them. Usually the more heavy duty the tow vehicle the higher the hitch is. Just a thought.

[coastboater]

You can also purchase ball mounts that have varying drops, 1" or 1-1'2" if the 2" inverted doesn't work.

[twentynine]

That's the way it's suppose to work.

[nccoaster]

I did it with mine, it was only 1 inch drop(now rise). The trailer tracks better

[CJS]

I've been doing it for the last 5 years with a 5000 lb. load and
haven't had any problems.

[CTS47]

invert the ball mount to get the frame level.
if the trailer frame angles down toward the hitch it can put some pressure on the surge brake actuator causing brake wear.

[snapper4]

wow...didn't expect so many responses...


CHEERS!!

[richinct]

snapper4 - 12/8/2005 6:49 PM

wow...didn't expect so many responses...


CHEERS!!

Cabin fever...gonna be a long winter

[stevec717]

Well, enough people have certainly said you can do it - so I won't add to their number. But, if you have a 2" drop and it's only slightly down (as you say) the chang eto 2" rise may be too much and may serve to lighten tongue weight. You might need to go to a +/-1" hitch where the "plate" (where the balls mounts) is welded right to the side of the draw bar. This gives you a total of 2" adjustment. The way you've desribed yours sounds like a 4" swong when you flip it which is a lot.

Good Luck

[thataway]

Agree that you can flip the ball carrier. However there are some extreme drops (like 6") in the class IV nitch where the lower position will have more capacity stamped on the reciever ball carrier, than the upright position. This only applies to high load hitches.

[welder]

Your doing it all wrong , just buy a bigger truck.