Tow Hitch drop: how much drop do you need on a Titan?

Titanoholic · 08-23-2004, 02:38 PM

I was looking into getting a universal Quick Draw hitch (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...spagename=WDVW) for my soon to be Titan. I see they are available in 5.5, 6, 8, 10 or 12 inch drops. I am not going to lift my Titan or put larger tires onto it. I plan on towing a travel trailer and various U-haul trailers. How much drop do I need in a stock Titan to accommodate just about any trailer? Anyone have this Quick Draw trailer hitch and if so, how do you like it?

Sammy Sandbag · 08-23-2004, 03:39 PM

That really depends on what trailor you are towing. I use a pretty short drop, probably around 2.5" at my estimate. But I've had to tow trailors where I needed more drop, so an adjustable one might not be a bad idea.

TitanMojo · 08-23-2004, 05:15 PM

I was hauling a trailer of stuff for my father this weekend and noticed the trailer nose rode at a higher angle than on my previous Jeep Wrangler. I also believe it is roughly a 2" drop down to the ball on the titan.

Ok...so it was raining non-stop when I hooked up the trailer and soon pulled out. Well, to make a long story short, I too will look for an adjustable height hitch.

While backing the truck/ trailer around my sister-in laws car, I managed to hook the trailer with my rear left bumper and sure enough.....I am on my way tomorrow a.m. to get an estimate for a new bumper as the original ripped right in half....no other apparent body damage just a wee bit of frustration.

mick3643 · 08-23-2004, 08:02 PM

Ive got a 4" drop on mine , but i pull a 16' flatbed trailer mostly. it rides level loaded but still at a slight incline empty. like the others have said, just depends on your trailer.

BiXLL · 08-23-2004, 09:02 PM

I use a 4' drop with my boat.

JWILLS · 08-23-2004, 09:08 PM

I have the standard 2" drop on a 4X4 with the OR package, and as you can see from the attachment the boat trailers pretty level. With a shorter tongue maybe a 3-4" would be good.

NorCal 4x4 · 08-23-2004, 10:51 PM

I bought a Master Lock, Adjustable Height Zero Tilt Ball Mount at Walmart for about $55. Then a Towing Products, quick release 1 7/8" and 2" balls, that use the same 1" shank, and they can be switched with a dime or screw driver. An added benefit is they spin. The adjustable hitch is rated max. trailer 5000 lbs. and max tongue 500 lbs. Adjust with a 7/8" wrench or a 3/8" socket wrench drive, (has a square indentation in the 7/8" nut-like adjuster). Can be used to rise or drop. With it lowered all the way down, I measure 5 3/8" from the bottom of the square two inch part that slides into the receiver to the top of the plate that the shank ball mounts to. http://masterlock.com/cgi-bin/app_se...b_cat_id=D2841

Fontana Titan · 08-23-2004, 11:02 PM

With the bed of the truck empty and without a trailer, the top of the ball should measure ~18.5" from the ground.

Titanoholic · 08-24-2004, 09:48 AM

So it sounds like a 5.5" maximum adjustable drop should cover just about any type of trailer I want to tow with a stock Titan?

Fontana Titan · 08-24-2004, 09:58 AM

Yes it will be fine.

vw1972bugs · 08-24-2004, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitanMojo

While backing the truck/ trailer around my sister-in laws car, I managed to hook the trailer with my rear left bumper and sure enough.....I am on my way tomorrow a.m. to get an estimate for a new bumper as the original ripped right in half....no other apparent body damage just a wee bit of frustration.

Yoink! Woo hoo, you must have been going fast? You tore you bumper in HALF!?! Yikes! Slow down buddy, that must have been quite a jacknife to tear your bumper OFF! Ouch, I feel for ya.

ski_freak · 08-24-2004, 02:10 PM

I needed between 6 to 7 inch drop to level my boat trailer.
Masterlock hitch as noted above.

Titan Power · 08-24-2004, 05:59 PM

Quote:

I bought a Master Lock, Adjustable Height Zero Tilt Ball Mount at Walmart for about $55. Then a Towing Products, quick release 1 7/8" and 2" balls, that use the same 1" shank, and they can be switched with a dime or screw driver. An added benefit is they spin. The adjustable hitch is rated max. trailer 5000 lbs. and max tongue 500 lbs. Adjust with a 7/8" wrench or a 3/8" socket wrench drive, (has a square indentation in the 7/8" nut-like adjuster). Can be used to rise or drop. With it lowered all the way down, I measure 5 3/8" from the bottom of the square two inch part that slides into the receiver to the top of the plate that the shank ball mounts to.

I bought the exact same set-up. I'm very happy with it. I keep it in the box it came in along with a 3/8" ratchet. It fits perfectly behind the backseat. It's nice to know I can tow just about any trailer without carrying around a bunch of different sizes. I also like that it an be adjusted while the trailer is connected, and I can level the trailer after loading.

Jason K.

vw1972bugs · 08-24-2004, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitanMojo

I was hauling a trailer of stuff for my father this weekend and noticed the trailer nose rode at a higher angle than on my previous Jeep Wrangler. I also believe it is roughly a 2" drop down to the ball on the titan.

Ok...so it was raining non-stop when I hooked up the trailer and soon pulled out. Well, to make a long story short, I too will look for an adjustable height hitch.

While backing the truck/ trailer around my sister-in laws car, I managed to hook the trailer with my rear left bumper and sure enough.....I am on my way tomorrow a.m. to get an estimate for a new bumper as the original ripped right in half....no other apparent body damage just a wee bit of frustration.

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