Best Adjustable Trailer Hitches

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‍What Are the Best Adjustable Hitches?

We have reviewed and listed the best adjustable hitch ball mount hitches below, including a brief description of features and reasons we like them.

Best Basic: CURT Mfg Adjustable Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

This Curt Mfg 45900 adjustable hitch is Amazon’s number one best-selling hitch. It is made with

high-strength steel and is sprayed with an anti-rust powder coat for weather protection. With an extra coating of zinc plating, this hitch will shed water, grime and dirt like a duck in water. This drop hitch is the unit you want because it is easy to mount, adjust and configure, but most of all, it is the one that will last to be a part of your towing experience for years to come.

The Curt 45900 comes with two towing balls, which is especially helpful if you have to tow multiple trailers. (The 2“ is rated for 10k lbs, or if you need a 2 5/16 “ ball - 14k lbs). The hitch can support any Class I, II, or III hitch.

The hitch has a 2” shaft that fits smoothly into almost any standard receiver mount. The hitch can be used for a 6-inch drop or flipped over to a 5-¼ inch rise and has several height adjustments so you can always match your trailer’s coupler to the right ball height. A rubber cover that tightens between the ball and the bracket provides an anti-rattle feature that helps smooth towing and deters vibrations at the connection points.

Curt Mfg is located in Eau Claire, WI, and is a leading manufacturer of trailer hitches and accessories. They produce bumper pull receiver mounts, ball hitches, fifth wheel hitches and weight distribution and gooseneck applications for almost every truck or SUV on the planet. The company has excellent customer service and offers a limited lifetime warranty. Their website is easy to navigate and is a one-stop shop for everything concerning trailers connections.

What We Like

Steel Construction
Anti-Corrosion coating
Lifetime warranty
Great reputation for hitches
Easy to Install
Anti-rattle feature

What We Dislike

A bit bulky for smaller receivers

Best Stow Hitch: B&W Trailer Hitches Tow & Stow Triball

This B&W Triball is the ultimate hitch for owners who don’t like their ball mounts hanging from the back bumper constantly. The hitch has three ball sizes (1 ⅞”. 2”, 2 5/16”), which eliminates the need to switch trailer hitch balls. With this unit, you simply rotate the ball to the correct size, hook up your trailer and tow away! When not towing, the adjustable portion rotates and stores under the bumper, making it virtually out of sight.

The Tow & Stow is made of steel with an e-coat and black powder coat finish to improve its weather resilience. The hitch looks stylish when not in use and is more than capable of handling any kind of job you might throw at it.

The B&W hitch is rated for 10k lbs in towing capacity, which is adequate for most bumper pull applications. The 5-inch ball drop is less than other manufacturers (5 ½” raise is about standard). Still, there are several hitch settings to ensure level towing between the trailer and the tow vehicle. The company also offers a Multi-Pro (two balls - 2” and 2 5/16”) and a pintle version. All three can handle 10k lbs of gross trailer weight and 1k lbs of tongue weight.

B&W Trailer Hitches are made in the US, at Humboldt, Kansas and have been a leading manufacturer of trailer hitches for over 35 years. The company offers a lifetime warranty and has excellent customer service should any support be needed. The company offers excellent gooseneck and fifth-wheel hitches as well.

Again, this hitch is one of Amazon’s favorites. It is an Amazon Choice Award winner with a 4.9 rating from over 1900 reviews.

What We Like

USA made
Lifetime warranty
Tow and Stow feature
Amazon best-seller
Multiple versions (pintle or dual ball)
Easy hitch pin

What We Dislike

5” drop limits some applications

Best Built-in Weight Scale: Weigh Safe Drop Hitch

This Weigh Safe Drop Hitch takes the guesswork out of towing but building a usable scale into the hitch. No more trying to estimate your tongue weight or rigging up your bathroom scale to help determine the weight. This scale does that for you. Knowing your tongue weight can help reduce trailer sway since you never overload your trailer. (Considering that trailer sway accounts for light-duty trailer accidents, anything to make towing safer is a positive thing)

The hitch is made of high-strength aluminum and steel with an easy-to-read weight scale on the side. At only 18 lbs, the hitch is light and easy to maneuver. It slides into the shank easily, and the dual locking pin system for ball height adjustment is simple.

The hitch has several different drop heights from 4” - 10” (at 1-inch increments). There are three different shank sizes, and while there is only one hitch ball, the movement is fast and easy with a dual locking pin system. (A black powder-coated version and a pintle unit are available).

The Weigh-Safe adjustable trailer hitch seems to be able to handle the work, having hitches rated for even the most heavy-duty loads (up to 21k GTW with a 3” ball)

Weigh-Safe is based out of Lindon, Utah, and the small family-owned company makes a variety of trailer hitches for all applications, including a weight distribution hitch. The company is an award winner at SEMA and has made a name for itself in various RV circles. The hitch is another Amazon favorite, ranking as a Choice award winner with a 4.7 rating.

What We Like

America made
Lifetime warranty
Built-in scale
Reduces mistakes in overloading

What We Dislike

No rise - have to order a separate unit
Various-sized tow balls are easy to remove and replace with a locking pin system, the
The hitch has a lifetime warranty (including the gauge), and

Best Budget: Maxxhaul Adjustable Dual Ball Hitch

This Maxxhaul Dual Ball Hitch is an excellent basic adjustable hitch that is reasonably priced but provides capable towing. The hitch is constructed from all-steel composite, in black and chrome finishes, with dual balls (2” and 2 5/16”).

The hitch has an 8k GTW for the 2” balls and a 12k GTW for the 2 5/16”. The hitch has a 2” x 2” shank and slides easily into the receiver. The hitch ball connects to the mounting bracket with dual locking pins to provide stability and strength for towing.

The hitch complies with SAE J684E standards and can haul heavy loads. The 70380 has a 6 ½” drop and a 7 ½” rise. The Maxxhaul is a heavy hitch, weighing 29.5 lbs lending to its ability to counter trailer sway.

Maxxhaul is a Chinese company specializing in manufacturing and distributing trailer hitch accessories throughout North America. The dual ball hitch has an Amazon rating of 4.7 out of 5, and tops many best-of-lists.

What We Like

Choice of black or chrome
Budget-friendly
Good drop and rise
Famous hitch for heavy loads

What We Dislike

Non-USA made

Best Heavy-Duty Adjustable: BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount

Bulletproof makes some of the best heavy-duty hitches and ball mounts on the market. This BulletProof Hitches dual ball mount doesn’t fool around with its solid steel construction and a 22k GTW (2.5” ball). The hitch is very heavy, at nearly 50 lbs, which lends itself durability.

This unit is the hitch that is virtually indestructible. Dual locking pins hold the ball mount in place, and the channel holes are laser cut so the pins do not get stuck. The pins are heat-treated and weather-resistant.

This class V hitch can handle a 3,000 lb tongue weight, which is more than most RV owners need. The hitch meets all SAE J684 safety standards. The company makes different hitches depending on the drop you need, from 4” - 10”, so you have many options concerning the depth of rise or drop.

BulletProof makes an ExtremeDuty hitch that is rated up to 36k lbs. Both hitches (heavy duty and extreme duty) can help reduce tire wear by solidifying the connection point between the trailer and the tow vehicle.

The hitch has a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Amazon and is counted on multiple best trailer hitch lists.

There are very positive reviews online concerning the hitch,

BulletProof Hitches offers adjustable hitches for every kind of vehicle imaginable. The company is a leading maker of trailer accessories and is based out of Bradenton, Fla. They offer a lifetime warranty on their products and have excellent customer service.

What We Like

USA-made
Lifetime warranty
Heavy-duty hitch
Precision construction

What We Dislike

It might be more hitch than most people need.

Best Premium Torsion Heavy Duty: Gen-Y Drop Hitch - The Boss

This Gen-Y hitch is a premium heavy-duty adjustable hitch that pulls loads up to 21k lbs gross trailer weight capacity (using a 2 5/16” ball). The hitch is made from an alloy steel compound, and the weight (73 lbs) will make you believe this unit can haul in any towing situation. Covered with a powder-coat finish that is weather-resistant, the Gen-Y has a dual ball mount with a pintle hook for towing that involves a lunette ring. The balls are easy to switch, and the

The best thing about this Gen-Y is that it is designed with Torsion-Flex technology. The torsion bands act as shock absorbers, handling the inertia produced by the trailer. When you have a trailer hooked up, the Torsion-Flex system moves up and down, removing the force of potholes and bumps out of the trailer. The result is a smoother ride, with less tire wear, less cargo shifting, and improved gas mileage. This tow hitch has excellent towing capacity and is the best drop hitch for safe towing.

The hitch has dual balls that quickly switch when connecting different trailer couplers. There is a 5” drop on the adjustable hitch ball mount, which a more than most owners will need.

The company makes a variety of other adjustable hitches with Torsion-Flex (some have built-in weight scales), so chances are you will find precisely the kind of hitch you are looking for.

Gen-Y is located in Bremen, Indiana, and has excellent customer service. They offer a 5-year warranty on all Torsion-Flex hitches. The hitch is well-rated on Amazon with a 4.9 rating.