Ball Mount Question

Hi Everybody,

So im looking to get a ball mount hitch for my 2021 Toyota Tacoma SX. I measured to the top in the inside of the hitch receiver and got 18.5 in. Then measure to the bottom of my cupler of my Rpod 180 and got 17.75 in. Getting a difference of -.75. If im correct in my understanding of how you calculate this, I need a drop of 1in. I went to Walmart and could only find hitches with 2in drop and higher. Now I notice some have drops and rises on the same hitch. If I got one with a 2in drop and 1 in rise, would that give me what I need..? I also believe I need a 2in ball. In addition, the one I was looking at was class V. & is certified for up to 17,000 lbs. thats much more then my TT which is about 3,700 loaded. Is it safer to get a stronger hitch the needed or is it not necessary. I also would love any insight on a good brake controller to go with as I will be needing to get one as well, Im newer to towing so something that is user friendly would be best. Thanks you your time.

I seem to have accumulated a collection of various heights of "Stingers" - that is what the part that slides into the 2" receiver is called" - over the years. The majority came from U-Haul so they may have a bigger selection than Walmart, and perhaps a more know legible person to ask. Just a suggestion ....     

Having a stronger ball is never going to be a bad move. So If cost is similar, I say go for it. As far as brake controller, I use the tekonsha P3 which is a great controller, and will probably plug and play in your vehicle. As far as height, it's better to be a little lower, than being higher. If it's a little low, it will push down on the back end if you brake aggressively, helping you have better stopping traction. Being a little high would tend to lift the back end. 

I think you will want to look into getting a weight distribution hitch for your Taco rather than just a simple ball hitch. You will like the ride and handling much better because the wdh will push the front of the Taco back down (otherwise it will get light in front when you hang the trailer on the ball). Being light in front is not good because that reduces your steering authority and, since the front brakes are the best brakes on the rig, your braking capacity as well.