silverlx

I've only towed anything a few times with a previous truck but I'm moving and need some help. I have an 07 Tahoe LTZ 4WD that I will be hooking up to a 5x8 Uhaul trailer. Which hitch do I need for towing? On the Uhaul site is has two, a 2 1/4 and a 3 1/2 drop. I'd like to be able to hook up larger trailer later on with the same hitch. Thanks in advance

jerheye

I am betting the bigger drop. One way to tell is to measure the distance from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch ball connector. Your hitch should set on with no more than about an inch change. I pull a travel trailer and had to add a 6 inch drop to allow trailer to set square with the surburban.

Only an opinion. Nothing more.

SWHouston

On most Manufactured Trailers, they'll tell you at what height the Tongue should be at, to operate the team safely.

They make "adjustable" Hitches, where you can set the Tongue Height to the proper place. Those things are expensive, and one would have to do
a lot of Towing, to justify buying one IMHO.

I'd go for a mild 2-4" drop, and evaluate the situation on an individual
basis. ie: adjust your speed and loading according to the situation.

BTW/FYI:
Your maximum Gross Trailer Weight is 7700lbs, which means you can put 770lbs on the tongue.
With a 5x8 UHaul, I doubt very seriously if you're going to overload the vehicle
On the Tongue Height, it's better to err on the "a little lower than level".
Heavier stuff up front in the Trailer.
Check Air Pressure in ALL the tires, get it up toward max for better control.
Brake before turns, not during.
When purchasing Towing Parts (Hitch Insert/*****/etc) get a weight rating equal to or greater than your capacities.

silverlx

Thanks!

73shark

I got a 9" drop hitch for mine and it sets the trailers I've pulled level. IIRC the standard hitch height is 19" from the ground.

Surprised that the U-Haul guys didn't know that.

nate_053

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