Tow hitch height?

Daz__ · 07-02-2011, 16:02

Hey all,

I'm just finishing a rebuild on my y60 and wondered what standard tow ball height is? (lets say to the top of the ball) as ive lifted suspension and body its going to be way out as it is now!
many thanks

Daz

(RIP) PLANK · 07-02-2011, 16:15

at an educated guess around 13 inches to the top, i can check this out for you by measuring the height on a few of our cars and getting back to you - if someone doesn't do it before me

lacroupade · 07-02-2011, 16:42

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Originally Posted by Daz__

Hey all,

I'm just finishing a rebuild on my y60 and wondered what standard tow ball height is? (lets say to the top of the ball) as ive lifted suspension and body its going to be way out as it is now!
many thanks

Daz

I would have said it depends on your trailer a bit

(RIP) PLANK · 07-02-2011, 16:49

well yes it does, but there is an 'average' height that most caravans sit at

lacroupade · 07-02-2011, 16:52

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Originally Posted by PLANK

well yes it does, but there is an 'average' height that most caravans sit at

..dependant of course on whats going on inside.....

07-02-2011, 17:17

dropper plate on towbar if its to high,make it easily removable for off road jobs a good un!

Daz__ · 08-02-2011, 13:05

Hello Guy's,

Thanks for the speedy replies

Plank - i agree, i thought there must be a 'standard' height of some sort

Jace - top idea mate, thats what i had in mind otherwise my lift efforts would be wasted by fitting a plough!!

Thanks again

Daz

lacroupade · 08-02-2011, 13:27

Measurements.....

Both my terranos have the standard towbar which has two sets of holes for the actual ball, one about 1.5 inches above the other.

Both vehicles (which tow my twin axle Ifor Williams flatbed completely level) have got the ball bolted to the upper pair of holes.

The centre line of the upper holes is approx 16" off the deck, while the top of the ball is 20" off the deck.

Hope that helps....

zippy656 · 08-02-2011, 13:57

pics then

lacroupade · 08-02-2011, 13:58

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Originally Posted by zippy656

pics then

of a frickin towbar? its Safer Internet Day today, I'm not putting my balls on view thanks

(RIP) PLANK · 08-02-2011, 17:44

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

Measurements.....

Both my terranos have the standard towbar which has two sets of holes for the actual ball, one about 1.5 inches above the other.

Both vehicles (which tow my twin axle Ifor Williams flatbed completely level) have got the ball bolted to the upper pair of holes.

The centre line of the upper holes is approx 16" off the deck, while the top of the ball is 20" off the deck.

Hope that helps....

16 inches sounds more like it, i still havent measured - sorry

08-02-2011, 18:25

eu rules dictate we must use metric measurements aswell as imperial !!!!!

(RIP) PLANK · 08-02-2011, 18:27

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Originally Posted by jace

eu rules dictate we must use metric measurements aswell as imperial !!!!!

it's about 7 kilos then, will that do

lacroupade · 08-02-2011, 19:51

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Originally Posted by jace

eu rules dictate we must use metric measurements aswell as imperial !!!!!

I'm 56.

Feck off.

briggie · 08-02-2011, 19:56

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Originally Posted by lacroupade

I'm 56.

Feck off.

im 0.56 of a century

07-02-2011, 16:02	#1
Daz__ Daz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sussex Posts: 86	Tow hitch height? Hey all, I'm just finishing a rebuild on my y60 and wondered what standard tow ball height is? (lets say to the top of the ball) as ive lifted suspension and body its going to be way out as it is now! many thanks Daz

07-02-2011, 16:15	#2
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	at an educated guess around 13 inches to the top, i can check this out for you by measuring the height on a few of our cars and getting back to you - if someone doesn't do it before me

07-02-2011, 16:49	#4
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	well yes it does, but there is an 'average' height that most caravans sit at

07-02-2011, 17:17	#6
jace Guest Posts: n/a	dropper plate on towbar if its to high,make it easily removable for off road jobs a good un!

08-02-2011, 13:05	#7
Daz__ Daz Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: sussex Posts: 86	Hello Guy's, Thanks for the speedy replies Plank - i agree, i thought there must be a 'standard' height of some sort Jace - top idea mate, thats what i had in mind otherwise my lift efforts would be wasted by fitting a plough!! Thanks again Daz

08-02-2011, 13:27	#8
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	Measurements..... Both my terranos have the standard towbar which has two sets of holes for the actual ball, one about 1.5 inches above the other. Both vehicles (which tow my twin axle Ifor Williams flatbed completely level) have got the ball bolted to the upper pair of holes. The centre line of the upper holes is approx 16" off the deck, while the top of the ball is 20" off the deck. Hope that helps....

08-02-2011, 13:57	#9
zippy656 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Devizes Wiltshire Vehicle: Nissan Note Ntec 1.5 Posts: 14,137	pics then

08-02-2011, 18:25	#12
jace Guest Posts: n/a	eu rules dictate we must use metric measurements aswell as imperial !!!!!