Product details
Ring rct744 4 in zinc-plated adjustable drop plate
A tidy, no-nonsense bit of kit for when the towball’s sitting too high or too low. The Ring RCT744 slips between the towbar bracket and towball to give roughly a 4 in drop — perfect for swapping trailers, caravans or bike racks between different cars. It’s made from zinc-plated steel, so it handles the odd splash and muddy British weather a lot better than plain steel.
Key features
Worth knowing what this does: the adjustable drop plate gives you a simple, reliable way to change towball height without swapping the towbar or getting stuck into any complicated mods. Zinc plating helps keep corrosion at bay, while the steel construction stays stiff and safe under load. Fitting is straightforward too, so no faffing about for hours in the drive.
- Provides an approximate 4 in drop to correct towball height differences when towing different trailers or caravans
- Zinc-plated steel construction for durability and improved rust resistance
- Sits between the towbar bracket and towball for a neat, secure connection
- Simple manual fitting with common tools — quick to fit and remove
- Compact and easy to stow in the garage or vehicle when you’re not using it
Typical uses and practical benefits
Great if you’re often swapping towing kit between vehicles — for example moving a trailer from a work van to the family car, or hitching up a caravan for a weekend away. It helps keep the trailer level and the towing stable, which is especially welcome in wet weather or on bumpy country lanes.
- Use with trailers, caravans, small plant trailers and some bike racks — check compatibility first
- Handy when changing vehicles frequently to maintain correct towball height
- Reduces strain on coupling joints and improves overall towing stability
Technical notes and compatibility
Model: RCT744. Manufacturer: Ring Automotive. Item weight: around 1.64 kg. Packaged dimensions: approximately 17.4 x 16.5 x 4.1 cm. The plate is manually fitted and intended as a spacer/extension between the towbar bracket and towball.
If you’re wondering about load capacity or exact fit, that depends on your vehicle’s towbar specification and the trailer’s coupling size — so check your towbar bracket measurements and towing limits before fitting. When in doubt, have a quick read of the vehicle handbook or ask a qualified fitter.
All in all, a simple, robust little accessory that saves a bit of faff and keeps towing sensible. Easy to fit, built to last and handy whenever the towball needs lowering by around 4 in.