If you tow an RV, boat, utility trailer, or equipment trailer, one of the most overlooked parts of a safe, comfortable towing setup is getting the trailer level.
A hitch that is too high or too low can change how your trailer sits behind the tow vehicle, affecting weight distribution, handling, tire wear, and overall towing stability.
That’s where an adjustable ball mount can make a big difference.
Why Does Trailer Level Matter?
Ideally, your trailer should sit as close to level as possible when it is connected to your tow vehicle and loaded for travel.
If the hitch is too high, the trailer can sit nose-down. If it is too low, the trailer can sit nose-up.
Neither is ideal.
A properly adjusted hitch helps keep the trailer and tow vehicle working together rather than fighting each other.
A few signs your hitch height may need attention:
- Your trailer sits noticeably nose-up or nose-down.
- The rear of your tow vehicle squats significantly when the trailer is connected.
- Trailer handling feels different than expected.
- You notice uneven tire wear.
- The trailer doesn't appear to track naturally behind the vehicle.
- You're switching between different trailers with different coupler heights.
The good news? You don't necessarily need a different hitch for every trailer.
That's the advantage of an adjustable ball mount.
What Is an Adjustable Hitch?
An adjustable hitch allows you to move the ball up or down to accommodate different trailer heights.
Instead of committing to one fixed ball position, you can select the position that best matches your tow vehicle and trailer.
The YakJak Adjustable Dual-Ball Hitch provides a 6-inch drop and gives you two ball sizes in one hitch:
2-inch ball: Rated up to 8,000 lbs.
2-5/16-inch ball: Rated up to 12,500 lbs.
As always, the actual towing capacity is limited by the rating of your vehicle, receiver, trailer, and other components. Never exceed the lowest-rated component.
How to Find the Correct Hitch Height
Finding the right height doesn't have to be complicated.
1. Measure your receiver height
With your tow vehicle parked on level ground, measure from the ground to the top of the receiver opening.
2. Measure your trailer coupler height
With your trailer sitting level, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler.
3. Compare the measurements
The difference between those measurements gives you a starting point for determining the amount of drop or rise you'll need.
And remember: measure with your actual tow vehicle and trailer setup.
Suspension, cargo, tongue weight, tire size, and other factors can change the final height.
Why Adjustable Is Better for People Who Tow More Than One Trailer
If you tow different trailers, an adjustable hitch becomes particularly useful.
Your RV may have one coupler height.
Your boat trailer may have another.
A utility trailer may have another.
Instead of buying multiple fixed ball mounts, an adjustable hitch lets you change the ball position to match the trailer.
That's especially useful for people who regularly switch between RVs, boats, utility trailers, campers, cargo trailers, and equipment trailers.
Built for More Than Just Looks
The YakJak Adjustable Dual-Ball Hitch is machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum, rather than being cast. Its design also incorporates a one-key locking system with two locks, making it possible to secure the hitch and ball assembly with one key.
The YakJak design also puts the brand's distinctive horn mark directly into the product rather than treating branding as an afterthought.
And there's another detail worth knowing:
YakJak Lifetime Warranty
YakJak's warranty artwork identifies the product with a Lifetime Warranty.
That's an important part of the YakJak philosophy: build towing products that are intended to be used—not disposable.
One Hitch. Two Ball Sizes. Multiple Trailers.
For people who tow regularly, the goal isn't simply finding a hitch that fits the receiver.
It's finding a setup that works with your trailer, your tow vehicle, and the way you actually tow.
An adjustable dual-ball hitch gives you the flexibility to make those adjustments without keeping a collection of different ball mounts in the garage.
Tow level. Tow confident. Tow YakJak.