Someone wrote to me moments ago and the email vanished...   Judy, if you are out there, please write again to jeff@kurtzinpa.com.

Her question was,"with all the options provided with my Jeep towing package I'm confused.   Which tow bar do I use?"   (paraphrased)...

This is a simple answer:   Put  250# of weight in the bed of your tow vehicle.   That's likely to be two of your average friends or a few bags of oats.

With the trailer empty and connected to the 2" hitch ball, the top of the ball should be at about 18" above the ground.   With our Honda Ridgeline truck we use a straight bar that does not drop down at all.    A taller vehicle would need a hitch bar that drops down the appropriate amount for the ball to be at about that height.

If you are shopping for the right part the people at most auto parts stores should be able to help.

If the ball is way too high your tow vehicle will be carrying extra weight.   If the ball is way too low the trailer will not follow properly and there is a chance that the trailer will pop off of the balll.

I hope this helps.   Please call or write if I can further explain.

Jeff Kurtz
www.Brenderhelp.com
570-401-4843