Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
(262 reviews)
Price: $70.76
Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
Item # BM20
Retail:$79.89
Our Price: $70.76
You Save: 11%
Thank you! Your comment has been submitted successfully. You should be able to view your question/comment here within a few days.
Error submitting comment. Please try again momentarily.
Need help with installation?
Locate installers near meIn-stock alternatives that can ship today
- All Info
- Reviews (262)
- Q & A (0)
- Photos
Brophy Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - BM20
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- No Ball
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Brophy
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
Heavy-duty, sturdy steel ball mount with hollow shank measures 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Shank slides into your vehicle's hitch receiver
- Ball platform provides mounting point for hitch ball (sold separately)
- Both drop and rise positions available to ensure level towing
- Sturdy steel construction with hollow shank
- Powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs
- Length: 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- 7-1/2" From center of hitch pin hole to nearest edge of ball platform
- Rise: 3/4" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Drop: 2" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Ball hole diameter: 1"
- Ball platform width: 3"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
BM20 C.R. Brophy Ball Mount - 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
Customer Satisfaction Score:
96% were satisfied with this product
4% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Product did not meet expectations
- Alternate product found
Customer Reviews
Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K - BM20
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (262 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty, sturdy steel ball mount with hollow shank measures 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant.by: Stan06/30/2023
I’m pleased with the product and how prompt the delivery was. However the packaging was insufficient and the packaging was torn open all over. Scuffing of the finish is a result and of little consequence due to the intended use. It’s a stinger w/ball for motorhome. May I suggest better packaging in the future
by: Doug 05/13/2024
I like the extra long length. No one else make a hitch this long.
by: Guy11/30/2023
Slightly longer, so you can open your tailgate with a cargo trailer attached. Trailers with a tongue jack that is forward are problematic for tailgates...
by: Francis riley04/26/2024
I didn’t receive the ball mount. Only thing in the box was anti rattle device
by: Jeff04/07/2022
The products themselves I’m sure will do the job. I’m very disappointed in how they arrived. Poorly packaged, one piece of paper wrap did nothing. There was a hole in the box from the hitch not being wrapped up. There are chips in the powder coat.
by: Michael05/15/2020
This is really nice. Beveled edges so it slips into receiver hitch so sweet. Beautiful welds heavy weight mount for my weigh safe ball. I bought a 10,000 lbs hitch and I wanted a draw bar with the same type rating. Now the only thing limiting my trailer capacity is my truck's ability to tow, not the hitch, bar or ball.
by: James P.12/05/2012
I purchased a Ranch Hand rear bumper for my 2500HD but wanted to retain the use of a receiver hitch. The ball mount would need to extend 8" from the pin hole to even reach the edge of the bumper. This BM29 ball mount works out perfect. The welds look great and the finish is just fine. The only complaint I have is they gained a little length by moving the pin hole a little closer to the end shortening the insertion amount slightly. Not a big deal, it is just noticable next to the other mounts I have at the house.
by: Randall09/01/2014
Perfect size for a 2004 Jeep Liberty with spare wheel on back. Very nice quality. I can now mount my trailer hassle free.
by: Paul 07/11/2023
Just bought a set of front steps for my boat, and needed some extra length on the ball mount.
This mount fits the bill at 13 1/4 long
by: David 06/02/2023
Needed to extend my hitch due to tailgate needing to be open. E-Trailer had this one on hand for a very decent price. Easy order, and fast shipping. Thank YOu.
by: Mark E.08/28/2013
BM20 Long Drawbar. Perfect for my 2005 Jeep Liberty. I no longer have to remove the spare to tow. Solved what was a major pain!
by: Estefano03/31/2023
Great for chassis cab trucks with long boxes.
by: Richard J08/29/2018
Just what I needed to tow my boat
Richard J.
8/29/2019
Great
by: Paul 10/25/2023
just what i needed
by: Paul R10/29/2015
Gives me the extra 6" extension I need so that the rear liftgate on my van can open without hitting the trailer jack, or the spare tire which I carry on the trailer tongue.
This is a VERY solid piece, would easily handle far more than my 300lb tongue weight.
As usual etrailer delivered exactly as promised.
Paul R.
11/2/2016
its been hung on the back for a year. I never take it off.All kinds of weather, including Hurricane Matthew, Totally bulletproof.I have only one complaint, I bang my shins into it once in a whilewhen loading stuff in the back. But thats me, not the hitch.In a year its pulled 3 different boats, 2 different trailersand, in a pinch, anchor point for the chain while felling a tree.
by: Jim H.10/04/2013
This worked out perfectly. Had a flat bed put on one of our pickups, but the frame mounted hitch sat too far back from the new dock bumper. This ball mount moved it out just right so we didn't have to put a new receiver on the truck.
Jim H.
10/4/2014
Holding up very well after a year.
by: Sharon12/06/2017
I love this trailer hitch for my truck because it allows freedom to put tailgate up and down when we do equestrian camping. It has been a great purchase.
Qrhi7y1chxstyilblt7ulq4dj2wrqs4jmhflp9dhmk=
12/6/2018
Great!
by: Skip G08/20/2014
This product allowed me to open my deck lid on the tow vehicle while hitched. I love it, was delivered promptly and is excellent quality, could not love it more!
Also increased capacity from 600/6000 to 1000/10000 lbs. while not needed I like the safety of the margin.
Skip G.
8/20/2015
Could not be happier, great item.
by: Garry R03/27/2013
Excellent, heavy duty, well built. HOWEVER, the width of the lip where the ball mounts is over a 1/4" wider than standard. This means standard accessories such as stabilizers and backup guides will not be able to be used with this ball mount.
Garry R.
3/31/2014
No change. I had to have a custom ball mount made because of the limitations of your product and the complete lack of anything else.
by: waddell08/31/2015
Hard to find item. But extends trailer back enough to open tail gate without hitting jack crank. Was not available at Northern or other suppliers locally.
Waddell
8/30/2016
Product has worked out to exceed my expectations. In fact it makes my trailer easier to tow.
by: Don03/30/2018
This was exactly what I was trying to find in various stores with no luck. Quality built, American made product. Gives me the little extra distance for turning and allows tailgate to drop without hitting trailer.
Don
4/1/2019
I love the hitch. However, the crime [chrome] has come off of the ball and it has rusted. The extended hitch has worked very well in towing and launching my boat.
by: Janet R.06/23/2017
We got this so we could open our tailgate without having to unhitch the trailer. It works great! Product is good, service was fast... it made our trip to Alaska much happier (our dog needs the tailgate lowered so she can jump in and out for potty breaks). We still need to have the truck and trailer pretty much straight in line with each other... if there is too much angle left or right, we can't fully lower the tailgate. We drive a 2015 Ford F-150.
by: David 08/10/2023
Always have the products and ships immediately. Thank You
by: Norman06/28/2021
I ordered the Dexter nev-er-adjust electric trailer brake and bearing kit's for my Aliner. The installation was easy thanks to your instructional video's. The delivery was fast and everything fit perfectly. I took one twelve hundred mile trip and had no issues. I also ordered the Brophy ball mount because it was long enough for me to drop my tailgate without hitting the hitch crank.
Thanks
by: Jason 01/04/2020
As advertised. Great way to get extra clearance under my sled deck to haul our enclosed trailer and still open the front door.
Jason
1/5/2021
A year later and still no complaints. No signs of abnormal wear or stress on the hitch or stinger. Seems like it will do its job for a long while.
25
262
Show More Reviews
See what our Experts say about this Brophy Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Can Longer Ball Mount be Used to Attach Ball Mount Mudflaps on a 2011 GMC AcadiaYes, you can use a longer ball mount on your 2011 GMC Acadia Class III hitch to add the mudflaps. The standard ball mount that we show that is recommended for your Acadia is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, part # AMSC2. This ball mount has a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop. It measures 9-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It has a 10,000-lb gross towing weight capacity and a 2,000-lb tongue weight capacity. A longer ball mount with the same...
view full answer... - Recommended Options for 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Ball Mount and Rock Tamers Mud FlapsThe Curt # C45456 has a length of 8-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. To allow you to us the Rock Tamers you have, I recommend the Gen-Y 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitches # 325-GH-064 which has a 9-1/2 inch center to center measurement but has a different shape to allow for the better fit. I don't know if your Rocktamers will fit with the extra 1 inch with the different shape or not, but wanted you to have all your options. The Brophy Hitch Reducer and Extender...
view full answer... - Recommended Ballmount Rise and Drop for a 2004 Jeep LibertyThe recommended ballmounts for the 2004 Jeep Liberty with have a rise of 3/4 of an inch, and a drop of 2 inches. This would put your hitch ball at the most common trailer size, but to confirm it would work for your application I do recommend measuring. To find the required rise or drop for your particular trailer, you would first measure from the ground to the top of your hitch opening. If a hitch is not yet installed, you can also get close by measuring from the ground to a point just...
view full answer... - Overall Length of Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount 325-GH-1225I went to our warehouse and measured the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount # 325-GH-1225 for you. From the center of the hitch balls to the nearest of the hitch pin holes the length dimension is 15-3/4-inches; the two hitch pin holes are spaced apart on center by 1-1/2-inches. Please refer to the photo I prepared for you with these dimensions indicated. We offer a long standard 2-inch ball mount, part # BM20, is 13-1/4-inches from center of hitch pin hole to center of the ball hole but is rated...
view full answer...
- Recommended Extra Long Ball Mount For 2001 Ram 3500 With 11.5 Lance CamperFor your 2001 Ram 3500 Dually 4x4 with Lance 11.5 camper, I recommend the Brophy Ball Mount # BM20. This extra long ball mount will allow you to put the hitch ball center 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch receiver. This is rated for 10,000 lbs. I recommend the # 63845 for a 2 inch hitch ball or # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball. If you need more length than the extra long ball mount, you may consider the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers -18" Long #...
view full answer... - Will Extra Long Ball Mount Reduce Towing or Tongue Weight CapacityThe Brophy # BM20 ball mount will not reduce your vehicle's towing capacity like an adapter or extender will. The ball mount's max towing capacity is 10,000 pounds and its max tongue weight is 1,000 pounds. You should check the capacity of your hitch and your 2005 Jeep Liberty for their max capacities because the lowest rated component will be what determines how much you can tow.
view full answer... - Distance from the Pin Hole to Bottom Portion of the Ball Mount PlatformI pulled a Brophy Ball Mounts # BM20 from our warehouse and measured the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the nearest portion of the ball platform in the rise position on the bottom of the ball mount and found it to be 9-3/4 inches. Check out the picture I attached.
view full answer...
- Carry a Kayak Further Forward on a 2005 Nissan Pathfinder Factory Roof RackThe first thing to check on your 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is the factory roof rack. Check to see if the crossbars can be moved forward. On many OEM roof racks this is the case so if you can move them forward then that would solve the issue. If they can't be moved, then you still have a couple of options. First and probably the easiest is to use a longer ball mount to move the trailer further away from the vehicle. The longest ball mount we have measures 13-1/4 inches from the center of the...
view full answer... - How to Prevent a 12 Inch Receiver Hitch Extension From Rattling in ReceiverAdding an extension introduces another component in between the receiver and the ballmount or hitch accessory. Because of this, getting a certain amount of wobble is unavoidable. If you're using the extension for a hitch mounted accessory, you can use an anti-rattle device like part # BX88224. However, keep in mind that using an extender will lower the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50 percent. If you'll be towing, you'd be better off using a longer ball mount, if the longer...
view full answer... - 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Extension for 2014 Dodge Ram with Front Mount Trailer HitchI do have a solution that might work for you, though it is not an extender. An extender would reduce your tongue weight capacity of the hitch by half, so it is not the best solution for you. Instead, I recommend a long ball mount. Take a look at # 2736 as an example. It is rated for 5,000 pounds and measures 12 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It has a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop. We also have # BM20. This ball mount measures 13-1/4"...
view full answer... - Recommended Extra-Long Ball Mount That Works With 2013 Honda OdysseyI see by the records that you have the Draw-Tite, part # 75270 for your Odyssey. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole and the back of the rear bumper is 6-1/2 inches. We do offer extra long ball mounts that are designed to fit a 2 inch receiver opening like the Brophy # BM20 that is 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. I have attached a helpful article that explains how to select the right ball mount you can check out. I have...
view full answer... - Safety of Using Hitch Extender and Other Options To Clear Spare Tire on Jeep LibertyUsing a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part # HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare tire would be to use a longer ball mount. For this, I would recommend Brophy Ball Mount, part # BM20, which places the center of the hitch ball 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. If your ball mount requires a larger rise or...
view full answer... - Ball Mount for 2012 Wrangler Sahara Unlimited Towing Snowmobile TrailerBeing within two inches of level, either over or under would be close enough. A ball mount like part # BM20 would be perfect. The ball mount uses a trailer ball with a 1 inch diameter shank like part # 19260 for a 1-7/8 inch ball, or # 63849 for a 2 inch ball.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2015 Ford Transit T250The bumper on the Transit T150 in the video for trailer hitch # C13193 does have a unique design with that cutout in the center. The regular bumper doesn't have that cut out but the hitch is still the same, even for the T250. You will just need to use accessories that clear the rear bumper so it isn't going to be a problem for you at all. For towing you could use an extra long ball mount, like those I have linked, or even an extra long ball mount, # BM20, which measures 13-1/4 inches from...
view full answer... - Need a Long Shank/Extended length Ball MountThe longest we have is the Brophy Ball Mount, # BM20, this has a 3/4" rise & 2" drop and 13-1/4" long. There is also the Curt Extender for 2" Receivers, # C45796 that is 18" in length. The downside to using a hitch extender of this type is that it will reduce your hitch's overall capacity by 50%. Depending on what you are hauling this may or may not be an issue. If you are using a weight distribution system, the above options will not work. You will need to go with something like the...
view full answer... - Will Extra Long Ball Mount BM20 Decrease the Tongue Weight Capacity of a Trailer HitchNo. Because ball mount # BM20 is not an adapter or extension, if used directly in the trailer hitch it will not decrease the tongue weight capacity enough (though it may decrease it only slightly) to be an issue. You will need to make sure that the combined trailer tongue weight, bike rack, and bikes does not exceed the 500 pound tongue weight capacity of the hitch. Also check the vehicle owner's manual for its tongue weight rating and if lower go by the lower rating.
view full answer... - Weight Capacity of Brophy Ball Mount # BM20I cannot explain the contradictory information you found on the online retailer's site as the Brophy Ball Mount # BM20 that you referenced does indeed have the 10,000 lbs GTW and up to 1,000 lbs TW capacities as shown on the etrailer product page. I verified these specs with Brophy and they are also available on their website if you wish. With this ball mount you can use a hitch ball with a 1-inch shank diameter, such as the 2-5/16-inch Diameter # 63847 or the 1-7/8-inch Diameter # 19260.
view full answer... - Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2013 Mercedes Benz ML 350We can help you with a trailer hitch for your 2013 Mercedes ML 350, but we do not carry trailer wiring for your vehicle so you would have to go to a Mercedes dealer for that. For a hitch you would want the Curt hitch part # C13411 which is a fit as long as you do not have the Active Curve System. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise...
view full answer... - Availability of 32 Hitch Extension for 2 Trailer Hitch to Clear Truck CamperIf the trailer hitch on your 2000 Ford F-350 features a 2-1/2" inner receiver opening the Curt Hitch Extension # C45048 you referenced will fit and work well to provide up to a 34" extension to clear your camper overhang. Just keep in mind that the other end provides a 2 inch receiver opening for your ball mount. With that being said based on the 17,000 pound capacity you mentioned for your current hitch I think you might have a 2" hitch receiver. If that is the case the Curt Extension...
view full answer... - Long Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2012 Toyota TundraOne of the longest ball mounts we offer is the Brophy ball mount part # BM20. This ball mount is 13-1/4 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole and has a 10,000 lb capacity. Without knowing how much capacity you need it's hard for me to say if this would be enough. Backing up trailers is a bit of an art. The best advice I can give you would be to take your time and practice often. Also, it helps to have the trailer as straight as possible when...
view full answer... - How To Extend Trailer Hitch For 10,000lb Boat Trailer On 2020 Ram 3500 Dually With Bed CamperA hitch extender, such as the Brophy Hitch Extender # ST18, will work with your 6,000lb boat trailer if used with a weight distribution hitch. This is because the # ST18 has a max towing capacity of 3,500lbs and tongue weight of 350lbs, but when used in combination with a weight distribution system, this extender can handle up to 7,000lbs and 700lb tongue weight. You can look through our weight distribution hitches and find one based on your tongue weight of your trailer (which is roughly...
view full answer... - Option to Increase Turning Radius of Trailer Towing Setup Without Losing Weight CapacityHitch extenders can add enough length to give a better turning radius but the problem is that they cut the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. So your best option would be to go with a longer ball mount to gain the extra clearance without sacrificing capacity. For example we have the Brophy Ball Mount part # BM20 which is 13-1/4 inches in length and has the same 6,000 lb capacity as your vehicle. I attached a review video for this for more info as well.
view full answer... - When Measuring Height To Find the Correct Ball Mount Should Load In Tow Vehicle Be Factored InNormally the load in the rear of the towing vehicle is not factored in when measuring for the correct ball mount, because the load might not be the same each time you will be towing. If the load in the rear of your vehicle will be the same amount each time you will be towing, then you could account for the extra drop in hitch height. The most important thing when choosing the correct ball mount is to have both the tow vehicle and the trailer level, without a load, when measuring. With...
view full answer... - Long and Short Ball Mount Options for a 2012 Toyota RAV4 Towing a Boat and Boat TrailerFrom the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole on ball mount # AMSC2 it measures 9-1/2 inches. This should put the ball about flush with the back of the spare tire on a 2012 Toyota RAV4 based on installations we have done. Measure your specific vehicle to be certain. Boat trailers generally have a coupler at the end of a long pole tongue. And the shape of most boats combined with the pole tongue would allow you to easily make turns without any interference issues....
view full answer...
Do you have a question about this Trailer Hitch Ball Mount?
Info for this part was:
Expert Research:
Mike L
Expert Research:
Michael H
Expert Research:
Jameson C
Expert Research:
Adam R
Video Edited:
Jacob T
Updated by:
Adele M
Updated by:
Brian T
Updated by:
Mike S
Installed by:
Cole B
Installed by:
Adam E
Video by:
Chris R
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time. Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.
Jenny N.
4/15/2022
I will have our Customer Service team reach out to you. I recommend touching up the affected areas with a rust resistant paint such as Rustoleum.
Helpful Links
faq-rust-prevention-maintenance.aspx