Parts to use a Class 3 or Higher hitch with a Class 1 or 2 Tow Load
Question:
Do you sell an adapter for my 2 x 2 receiver such that I can use your Code 36078 Ball Mount which has a 1 1/4 x 1 1/4 mounting extension or can I use my existing 1 7/8 dia ball with a 3/4 dia ball shank with your Code 2753 ball mount? What other options would you suggest since I am starting with a 2 x 2 receiver and will be pulling class II loads.
asked by: Gene G
Expert Reply:
If you already have 1-1/4 inch ball mount that are the proper size for your trailer, you can use a reducer sleeve like part # HT02.
If you want to continue using the ball you have, you would need a ball mount with a 3/4 inch ball shank diameter hole, which will be Class 1 and 2 ball mounts and would again need reducer sleeve part # HT02.
If you have to buy a new ball mount since you switched to a 2 inch hitch and may need more drop, I would go ahead and buy a 2 inch ball mount and a 1-7/8 inch ball with a 1 inch shank. This way you have a heaver ball mount should you need the ability to tow a Class 3 or higher load. If a 4 inch drop is needed you could use ball mount part # 2753 and ball part # 19260.
We generally suggest avoiding adapters when possible. Usually they are the weak link in the system, in this case it is not as much of a problem, but as a rule of thumb, only use an adapter when there is no other way.
Products Referenced in This Question
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- Drop - 4 Inch
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4-3/4" Drop - 7-1/2" Long - 3,500 lbs
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- Draw-Tite
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