Ball Mount Recommendation for 2 inch Hitch on 2007 Mazda CX-7
Question:
Hi, I have bought a trailer hitch from resse and it has a 2inch opening. I am a little confused on what trailer ball mount do I need and what size ball do i need. Are there common size balls etc. I will be towing a fishing boat .
asked by: German C
Expert Reply:
Prior to purchasing a ball mount for your vehicle, check the coupler on your boat trailer. The ball size should be stamped into the metal somewhere on the coupler. You will also need a ball mount with the proper rise/drop. I have attached a link to our FAQ page on ball mounts, which will show you how to measure for the correct ball mount.
If your measurements prove it appropriate, a good option for your CX-7 with a 2 inch hitch receiver would be the Curt Trailer Hitch Starter Kit # C45534. It fits a 2 inch receiver and includes a ball mount with a 2 inch drop, a 2 inch ball and a 5/8 inch diameter hitch lock.
You might also be interested in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. It also fits 2 inch hitches and comes with a ball mount with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop (both with a 6000 lb GTW and 600 lb tongue weight), a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball (2000 lb GTW), a 2 inch hitch ball (6000 lb GTW), and a pin and clip along with an etrailer.com ball mount bag. I have attached a video review of both kits.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
more information >
Continue Researching
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Article: Ball Mount Basics: Weight Capacity, Class, and Size
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: Recommended Hitch for a 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander
- Q&A: What is the Best Hitch for a 2024 Subaru Outback?
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Q&A: How to Measure the Rise/Drop of a Ball Mount
- Q&A: Recommended Hitch for a 2021 Subaru Ascent
- Article: What Do I Need To Tow A Trailer?
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Q&A: Comparing the Curt Hitch C13416 and EcoHitch Hitch 306-X7396 for a 2019 Toyota RAV4