Good Evening!

I have an adjustable hitch question. Have a '21 FX4 on 20" Rims, just received my BW Adjustable Hitch w 5" drop. When I measure from bottom of hitch to ground i have 11" of clearance. Should I move to the smaller hitch with the 3" drop? I've got a 6000lb boat that I'll tow a couple times a year as well as a yard trailer that's pretty low.

Should I stick w the 5" drop (11" clearance w/out weight on the hitch) or move the 3" drop model?

I don't want to ding the hitch or my pride in the event this giant chrome hitch bottoms out somewhere.

Thanks!

 

I’ve got the same one, you should be fine.

 

I have no need for that much drop, With 0.75" lift at the ball due to shackles and tires, I use a 3-1/4" drop drawbar with my small utility trailer. That said, I don't tow your boat or trailer. If the 3" drop hitch lets both your boat and trailer sit level, you are golden. If not, you need the bigger drop hitch.

I always shoot for having as little hanging low at the hitch as possible, but that's because I get down some pretty potholed forest service roads with the trailers, and my driveway transitions to a 7º incline in just over a foot. Before the lift, I'd drag the tongue of my 18ft for about two feet. Not everyone has to deal with that, so YMMV.

 

My utility trailer needs a 5" drop to ride level. You really need to level your trailer and take a tape measure to it. Seems 18" coupler is what some shoot for, but I've seen them all over the map. My 5" drop is for the trailer I most often will use, if yours varies, get an adjustable one. Nothing stinks more than your load always bouncing forward or towards the rear.

 

I have the 5" drop as well and it's great for the variety of trailers I tow. The only caution is when you have the hitch all the way down you'll might occasionally drag if you have the double or triple ball mount.