-JefF150-

This spring I'm going to buy a utility trailer and I don't know the first thing about what hitch to buy. I'm going to get either a single axle 5x10 or 6x12. If it matters I have a 2011 F-150 Supercrew Ecoboost. I don't know if I would need a drop hitch, draw bar hitch, or another kind of hitch. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

flyinryan517

I would just say a drop hitch u dont need nothing special for a trailer that small

-JefF150-

Ok, so just a 2in drop like this would work fine? Does a hitch like this work for any utility/landscape trailer?

flyinryan517

Yes if they have the same size ball and u wanna make sure the trailer is level as u can get it make sure 2 is enough drop

-JefF150-

Thank you! Do you or anyone know if I get a 2in drop ball mount, if it will be level with a trailer that has 13in tires. Would I just have to guess and check or is their a way to find out what drop I'll need? My truck is stock, hasn't been lifted or anything. No mods at all on it. The thing is I am buying the trailer in March so it's not like I have the trailer and can just get a hitch and then check to see if it's level and then take the ball mount back if it's not.

flyinryan517

Is ur truck a 4x4 if its a 2wd I honestly think 2 might be a lil much but a 4x4 should be pretty darn close I mean if ur a lil high it really ain't a big deal especially if u got some weight on it to squat ur truck down a bit

-JefF150-

Yeah, it's a 4x4. Thank you sooo much for your help!

flyinryan517

No problem

smokeywren

I have a 4x2 F-150 and own three different utility trailers. A single axle 4x8 box, single axle 5x10 box, and tandem axle 6.5x16 utility with 12" side and front rails. I use a weight carrying (WC) ball mount with a 2" drop for all three trailers, and all three are level front to rear when hooked up.

You want the trailer as level as possible, front to rear, when loaded and tied to the pickup. Your 4x4 is an inch or so higher off the ground than my 4x2, so with your truck and not being able to measure distance from the coupler to the ground before you buy the ball mount, I'd probably begin with a ball mount that has a 4" drop. Then after you drag the loaded trailer for a few miles, check the level of the trailer. If it's not level front to rear, invest in a second ball mount with the right drop. You're not talking about a pile of money. Less than $20 for a 2" drop, less than $25 for a 4" drop.
http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Draw-Tite/2923.html

http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Draw-Tite/2753.html

Or you could invest in an adjustable shank/ball mount. With a single axle trailer, you won't need a higher weight rating than 5,000 pounds, so here's a good one for $60 that adjusts anywhere from a 10" drop to an 8" rise.
http://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/...w/MT70067.html

-JefF150-

Say I get a 2" drop hitch and I go to pick up the trailer and I need more of a drop...is it a big deal if I drive it back to my house(maybe a couple city miles) with it not being exactly level, drop it off and then go buy a hitch that better fit for it?