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Feature 01 of 4
Adjustable Drop/Rise Rack
Dial in the right trailer height with 4”, 6”, 8”, or 10” drop/rise options. This adjustable drop hitch helps keep your trailer level for better towing control, braking, and tire wear.
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Andersen Hitches
Rapid Hitch
The original American-made aluminum drop hitch — adjust in seconds with one pin and spend less time hitching, more time doing what you love.
Adjustable fit
Greaseless
Aluminum build
Regular price
$334.99
In stock · Ships within 24 hours
Free shipping on orders over $50 · Lower 48 states
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Optional add-ons that pair with this setup.
- Adjustment Racks: 4”, 6”, 8”, & 10”
- Shank Sizes: 2” & 2-1/2” • Combo Ball Sizes: 2” x 2-5/16” & 2” x 1-7/8”
- Choose from our Plated Steel Combo Ball for heavier tow loads, or our Greaseless Alumiball for grease free tow ball and trailer coupler.
- Available in two different finishes: Polished Aluminum and Black Anodized.
Weight Rating & Certifications
- Weight capacity (greaseless alumiball): 5,000 to 12,500 lbs
- Weight capacity (plated steel combo ball): 7,500 to 12,500 lbs
- Tongue weight rating: 1,500 lbs
- Certifications: V5 and SAE J684
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The Original Aluminum Adjustable Hitch
Best Adjustable Drop Hitch for Everyday Towing
The Andersen Rapid Hitch is the original aluminum adjustable drop hitch; American made and built to make towing easy. One pin sets the exact height your trailer needs, so you spend less time hitching and more time on the water, at the campsite, or on the job. Rust-free aluminum means it still looks and works great years from now.
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Adjust in seconds; one pin, no tools.
Pull the pin, set the drop or rise, lock it back. Towing has never been this easy.
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One hitch replaces a whole drawer of ball mounts.
Interchangeable balls and adjustable height tow your boat, camper, and utility trailer — all level, all from one hitch.
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Less time hitching, more time with the people you love.
Spend your weekend towing and adventuring, not fighting with your hitch in the driveway.
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American made from rust-free aluminum; built to last.
Compatible with most standard tongue jacks and post jacks. Stackable, compact, and light enough to toss in a bag.
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The Original Rapid Hitch
The Original Aluminum Drop Hitch
We invented the adjustable aluminum drop hitch so truck owners could stop buying a new fixed mount for every trailer. With one of our American-made hitches you can set any height with a single pin and swap ball sizes in seconds. Easy, fast, and level every time. Less time hitching means more time doing what you love.
- Ball Mounts Needed
- 3–4 fixed 1 adjustable
- Replaces your whole drawer
- Height Change
- Swap mounts <30 sec
- One pin. No tools.
- Tow Capacity
- 12,500 lbs
- V5 & SAE J684 · Lifetime Warranty
Fits Your Truck
- Ford F-250 & F-350
- Ram 2500 & 3500
- Chevy Silverado 2500 & 3500
- GMC Sierra 2500 & 3500
- Toyota Tundra
- Nissan Titan XD
+ fits standard 2" and 2-1/2" receivers (3" available)
Pick your finish — all American made, all rust-free aluminum.
Standard
Standard Rapid Hitch
Standard · Polished Aluminum
Polished aluminum adjustable ball mount that never rusts, chips, or peels. Ships with a plated steel combo ball for heavier loads.
Aluminum
Build
12,500
Max GTWR
1,500
Tongue
4–10"
Drop/Rise
- Polished rust-free aluminum
- Plated steel combo ball
- Drop/rise racks: 4", 6", 8", 10"
- 2" & 2-1/2" shank options
- Made in the USA
Greaseless
No Mess
Greaseless Rapid Hitch
Greaseless
Same adjustable mount with the Greaseless AlumiBall — no grease on your hands, your coupler, or your bumper.
Aluminum
Build
12,500
Max GTWR
1,500
Tongue
4–10"
Drop/Rise
- Zero grease
- Rust-free aluminum build
- Drop/rise racks: 4", 6", 8", 10"
- 2" & 2-1/2" shank options
- Made in the USA
Black Anodized
Blacked Out
Black Anodized Rapid Hitch
Black Anodized
The blacked-out look with the same adjustability and rust-free durability as the polished model.
Aluminum
Build
12,500
Max GTWR
1,500
Tongue
4–10"
Drop/Rise
- Black anodized, corrosion-resistant
- Never chips, peels, or rusts
- Drop/rise racks: 4", 6", 8", 10"
- 2" & 2-1/2" shank options
- Made in the USA
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Easy. Fast. One Pin.
FEW Parts. One adjustable system.
Feature 02 of 4
Single-Pin Height Adjustment
Change trailer height in seconds with one adjustment pin. No tools, no swapping fixed ball mounts, and no wasted time when moving between a boat, camper, utility trailer, or work trailer.
Feature 03 of 4
Combo Ball
Tow more trailers with one hitch using available 2” x 2-5/16” or 1-7/8” x 2” ball options. Choose the Anodized or Greaseless options for an even smoother ride.
Feature 04 of 4
Solid Aluminum Construction
Built from premium, corrosion-resistant aluminum that will not rust, chip, or peel. Rated up to 12,500 lbs GTWR with a 1,500 lb tongue weight rating, V5 and SAE J684 certified, Made in USA, and backed by a lifetime warranty.
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How It Stacks Up
Rapid Hitch vs. fixed ball mounts.
The Andersen Rapid Hitch is the original American-made aluminum adjustable ball mount, built for drivers who tow more than one trailer. Compared with fixed ball mounts, it replaces multiple drops, rises, and ball setups. Compared with other adjustable hitches, it keeps the job simple with fast height changes, rust-free aluminum, Made in USA construction, and a proven design built for everyday towing.
| Feature | Andersen Rapid Hitch | Other Adjustable & Fixed Hitches |
|---|---|---|
| Best For | ✓ Simple multi-trailer towing | ✗ May be fixed to one height or built around extra features |
| Height Adjustment | ✓ Multiple drop & rise positions | ✗ Varies; fixed mounts do not adjust |
| Setup Speed | ✓ Single-pin adjustment, no tools | ✗ May require swapping mounts, pins, or extra parts |
| Trailer Compatibility | ✓ Works across different coupler heights | ✗ Fixed mounts fit one setup; adjustable models vary |
| Construction | ✓ Rust-free polished aluminum | ✗ Aluminum, steel, or painted finishes that fade fast |
| Ball Options | ✓ Common combo ball options | ✗ May be single-ball, dual-ball, or interchangeable |
| Made in USA | ✓ Yes, Idaho Falls, ID | ✗ Varies by brand and model |
Comparison vs. typical fixed steel ball mounts based on general product category specifications as of 2026. Specifications subject to change.
Not sure which drop size you need? Let's find out!
Find Your Fit
Which Drop Size Do You Need?
Measure from the top of your hitch receiver straight down to the ground, then enter it below. We’ll recommend a starting drop/rise size for your setup
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Enter your measurement in inches.
Receiver to groundRecommended drop
20" or less4" drop
20" – 24"6" drop
24" – 28"8" drop
28" or more10" drop
Recommendations are estimates only. Actual fit can vary based on your trailer’s level coupler height, vehicle suspension, tire size, and loaded ride height. Verify your measurements and confirm the trailer sits level before towing. Still not sure? Our team can confirm the right setup for your truck and trailer before you order at (208) 523-6460
Enhance your Rapid Hitch
Recommended Accessories
Rapid Pin
One-handed quick-connect locking pin. Push to lock, pull to release — no hairpins, cotter pins, or tools. $29.98.
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Locking Pins
Stainless locking pin set secures your Rapid Hitch to the receiver for theft protection. From $29.98.
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2-1/2" Sleeve
Adapts the Rapid Hitch to fit all 2-1/2" receivers. $26.98.
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Greaseless Caps
Greaseless AlumiBall caps for a clean, no-mess tow. $5.98.
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No questions match your search.
Quick Answer: An adjustable ball mount lets you change the ball height to level different trailers instead of buying a separate fixed mount for each one.
The Rapid Hitch slides into your receiver; the ball-mount channel adjusts vertically and a pin locks it in place. Pull the pin, set the drop or rise, lock it back — no tools.
Quick Answer: Anyone who tows more than one trailer.
It is ideal for truck owners towing multiple trailers, utility/equipment/cargo trailer users, boat owners, RV and travel-trailer owners, and contractors. If you switch between trailers, an adjustable drop hitch gives you flexibility and a safer, level setup.
Quick Answer: 2" and 2-1/2" shanks, with 3" availability.
A 2-1/2" sleeve is also available to fit all 2-1/2" receivers.
Quick Answer: Adjustment racks come in 4", 6", 8", and 10".
Measure from the top of your receiver to the ground: 20" or less choose 4"; 20–24" choose 6"; 24–28" choose 8"; 28"+ choose 10".
Quick Answer: Yes.
It is offered with 2"x2-5/16" and 1-7/8"x2" combo balls, in greaseless AlumiBall or plated steel.
Quick Answer: Up to 12,500 lbs gross trailer weight and 1,500 lbs tongue weight, depending on the ball used.
Greaseless AlumiBall is rated 5,000–12,500 lbs; plated steel combo ball is rated 7,500–12,500 lbs. Certified to V5 and SAE J684. Always tow within the lowest-rated component in your setup.
Quick Answer: Yes. Properly engineered aluminum delivers full towing strength without the weight or rust of steel.
The Rapid Hitch is solid aluminum, certified to V5 and SAE J684, and backed by a lifetime warranty. It will not rust, chip, or peel.
Quick Answer: Polished aluminum or black anodized, plus a greaseless option.
All finishes are corrosion-resistant and built to last.
Quick Answer: Yes — that is the point of an adjustable ball mount.
Set a different height for each trailer and use the combo ball to switch sizes. One Rapid Hitch replaces the drawer full of fixed mounts most truck owners keep.
Quick Answer: A level trailer tows safer.
Proper leveling improves braking, stability, and tire wear while reducing sway.
Quick Answer: Use an Andersen Locking Hitch Pin.
A locking pin secures the hitch to your receiver and the adjustment channel, deterring theft at campgrounds, jobsites, and storage lots.
Quick Answer: Yes — made in the USA in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
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