4 vs 6" adjustable hitch

[cheapie408]

When using a fixed hitch towing my boat, I was using a 3" drop. Truck isn't lifted and will remain stock. Looking to buy weight safe aero hitch and debating if I should get a 4 or 6". My main concern with the 6" is when I go on curve with the potential of the hitch bottoming out. 

 

I don't tow multiple trailer, it'll be just the one boat with the exeption of towing a uhaul trailer in the coming months. Any reason to get the 6" if I don't ever plan on lifting the truck?

[JP642]

I cannot speak to the Aero hitch but I have a stock 22 Sierra with a B&W Stow and Go hitch with a 4.5 inch drop - I tow a horse trailer only and that hitch provides more than enough adjustability for me. My hitch has bottomed out but only on an extreme driveway or curb. On my vehicle, 6 inch would be too much - just my two cents.

[cheapie408]

Thanks, I have the same problem sometime with the 3" drop. Sounds like the 4" hitch is the way to go. 

[redwngr]

Is the boat trailer level with the existing 3" drop?

[cheapie408]

yes it was, measured from ground to hitch then level the boat on jacks then measured again and took the difference. That's how I got to the measurement as I remember. It's been awhile but short answer is yes it was level. 

[Port Tack Farm]

I have the 4" Weigh Safe for my Sierra 1500 SLT Regular Box and it works well with multiple trailers.  I wouldn't consider a 6" unless I had a 2500 or 3500 or a lifted 1500.