u/Inflatable90sChair

Got this same hitch last black friday from menards under the Towing Master brand name:

https://www.menards.com/main/tools/automotive/towing-cargo-management/trailer-hitches-balls/uriah-reg-steel-tow-class-iii-7-500-lb-ball-mount-trailer-hitch/ut623510/p-1519025315289-c-1527167451361.htm

Finally got it outa the box for an upcomming uhaul auto transport trailer rental. Seems like its got alot of slop between the 2 height adjustment pins. I dont know if thats just how these are? Its rated 1000lb tounge and 7500 pull. All the pins are 5/8" and they fit nice in the chrome part but sloppy in the black C chanel holes like they are too big... i can take a video tommorow but id guess the top of the ball can rock forward and back at least an inch so id imagine every heavier brake its gonna slam forward and acceleration is gonna clank backward hammering the holes...

Should i get a standard 2" drop with the 2" ball and not risk all the slop? Most of em are only rated 750 tounge and 5000 pull - id wager between car and trailer its gonna be 3500 lbs? I have a 4" drop one and with the empty trailer the trailer sits level so throwin a 2000 lb car on it is gonna make it sag more hence 2" drop would be better i think?

Tow vehicle is 2018 silverado z71 4x4 crew cab 5.3l with factory tow package.

Trailer is the uhaul dual axle auto transport.

Car thats going on it is a 1980 4 door chevette that worst case is 2200lbs.

I think those trailers only have one spot to strap down the front wheels so the cars gotta go all the way forward... uhaul says the tire straps can acomodate the 13" tires. I see they have front and rear safety chains - should these be tight or have some play to account for bouncing? Would it be a good idea to also strap down the rear around the axle tube (rwd car) to the trailer or just the safety chain and parking brake set is good enough? Its about a 6 hour drive.

Ive towed other types of trailers so driving one, mirror usage, and backing up is no issue, just ive never towed anything this heavy or valuable and want to do it safely for me and others.