Differences in Drop Receivers

[dmctlc]

Hi looking for advice. Need to buy a drop receiver to hook my Acme Tow Dolly to my MH though looking toward buying one that adjust it's height. Figure an adjustable height one provides me the latitude to raise and lower it as I drive it with the car on it if it isn't performing as planned. The question is I've seen these drop receivers for as little as $60 to as much as $300. Now I know some are maybe made a little fancier etc. but don't they all need to do the same job? So is there truly any difference and I can go for a less expensive one and save a few bucks?
Thxs

[vettenuts]

I tend to look at how it's welded, where it's made and the quality of the materials. I also get the highest tow rating I can get for a 2" ball and look for Made in the USA.

This is one place to not cheap out as they have been known to fail, especially when there is a larger drop due to the increased torque on the hitch, and the damage to your stuff and others can be costly.

[vsheetz]

Not something to go cheap on, imho. Buy heavy rated and known brand such as from Roadmaster, Blue Ox, etc.

[falconman]

One of the main differences is if the construction is solid steel or steel tube.