Hi, I have a 2012 Tahoe LTZ with 20 inch tires and I am trying to figure out the proper trailer hitch drop to tow a new Tandem Lund Boat Trailer. Any suggestions are appreciated.


thanks!

 

Measure.

 

Ha, intheburbs reply seems vague, but, that's exactly what you must do !

What you need to do is a dry run.
Often times, a good Hitch Company will loan you a hitch and ball, just to get the connection made. Then, load everything up like you were about to move out, and then measure.

Given the ability of your ride to maintain it's level (auto level/ect) you then select a hitch with the proper offset to make your Trailer Level. IF there's a slight offset either above or below level with the available hitch's, select the lower, putting the hitch of the Trailer slightly lower than level.

The reason we can't give you a definite number, is that there are SO many variations in the way you load your ride and Trailer.

 

You did see that my "vague" answer was a link, right?

 

intheburbs,

NO, totally missed that !
But thanks, VERY informative info/link.

 

IIRC, most hitches need to be about 19" above the ground. For my 2010, I got a hitch with a 9" drop. It's worked well with the various trailers I've towed.

 

I have a 6in drop on my 07 with the 20's it has worked well for me with my pop up camper and various other trailers primarily U-Hauls ....

 

The shank that came with my weight distribution hitch has adjustable drops. I believe the drops are from about 3-6". I have it on 6" now with 20" wheels and 15" wheels on my tandem boat trailer. Trailer is perfectly level once the airbags inflate.