What size drop hitch and ball?

[probee773]

Hey Guys, I'm going to pick up my new SX195 on Monday at a dealer that is 3.5 hours away. I want to make sure I get the right sized drop and right sized ball so that my trip home is as safe as possible. My tow vehicle is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE (not Sport), and the trailer is a galvanized Shorelandr model # YAV30BSW. Any input is much appreciated. Thank you!

 

[Bruce]

Pretty sure it is a 2" ball. Doubt you will need a drop hitch.

 

[rsg1963]

First of all, Congratz! Just in time for Summer.
You may in fact need a raised slide depending on where the ball sits when mounted on your Santa Fe. Usually around 17-21" off the ground is a VERY general measurement for the bottom of the coupler to have a fairly level trailer. Measure to the top of your mounted ball at about 19"23" off the ground before leaving and you should be in the ball park. It will at least have you close enough to bring her home and adjust from there.

 

[probee773]

Thanks guys!

 

[probee773]

I found the graphic in the link below which is helpful. Knowing that this trailer, when level, has a coupler about 19" off the ground is the key piece of info. Now I just need to install the hitch ASAP since the car is new. Lot's of projects this weekend to get ready to bring the new baby home.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+drop+for+trailer+hitch&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjB1dWcx_rTAhUF6SYKHbXfBBcQ_AUICigC&biw=360&bih=560#imgrc=PbkHbQX2omecRM:

 

[rsg1963]

Lot's of projects this weekend to get ready to bring the new baby home.

https://www.google.com/search?q=how+much+drop+for+trailer+hitch&client=ms-android-verizon&prmd=sivn&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjB1dWcx_rTAhUF6SYKHbXfBBcQ_AUICigC&biw=360&bih=560#imgrc=PbkHbQX2omecRM:

Happy for ya!

 

[Dave Kruse]

Hey Guys, I'm going to pick up my new SX195 on Monday at a dealer that is 3.5 hours away. I want to make sure I get the right sized drop and right sized ball so that my trip home is as safe as possible. My tow vehicle is a 2017 Hyundai Santa Fe SE (not Sport), and the trailer is a galvanized Shorelandr model # YAV30BSW. Any input is much appreciated. Thank you!

Is it a 2" ball? I might be picking up an AR192 soon...

 

[djetok]

Is it a 2" ball? I might be picking up an AR192 soon...

Yes it should be

 

[rsg1963]

Is it a 2" ball? I might be picking up an AR192 soon...

It is.

 

[Larry Lesch]

Picking up my 2013 242 limited s in two weeks! I'm thinking 2" as well?

 

[AZ Native]

Picking up my 2013 242 limited s in two weeks! I'm thinking 2" as well?

Ball size (for towing) is based on towing gross weight. All these boat trailers will use a 2” ball. You won’t see 2.5” until you add a few thousand pounds to the load. Just make sure you have the right drop on the hitch to keep the trailer level while towing. Especially true for a dual axle trailer.

Welcome to this site. The more time you spend here the more you will learn. Photos and details please when you pick it up. Post in the General or Model Specific sections.

 

[Larry Lesch]

Thanks for the welcome, I will upload pics soon! This is a great forum, I have learned a ton already.