GavMax
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 07:14 PM |
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Trailers
Hi Racing community
I'm modifying my trailer a bit at present and need to check the height of the tow ball.
Is there a standard height it should be for a road car to tow with and if so, what is it please?
Thanks
Gavin
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 07:45 PM |
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Best thing would be to put it behind your tow vehicle and see what height it needs to be.
I'd imagine best position is when it sits fairly horizontal with a towing weight on.
Ben
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907
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:12 PM |
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I've got a feeling its 19" to the top of the ball,
but I've just measured my Passat and its 18 1/4".
Perhaps my bum has sagged. 
hth
Paul G
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GavMax
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:18 PM |
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Hi Paul
I know the feeling....
I have a c class merc estate with sport suspension so it sits low anyway. The car is around 12 yrs old and the tow ball is just under 15".
I never measured it before so i don't know whether it is sagging or whether it was always like that - still seems a bit low to me..
Thanks
Gavin
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owelly
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| posted on 7/9/11 at 08:45 PM |
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14.5 inches to the center of the ball. hth.
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GavMax
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| posted on 9/9/11 at 09:10 AM |
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Just had a chat with a local trailer shop.
They say between 15 - 17" to ball centre.
The plot thickens.
Gavin
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