Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Rise or 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs
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Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Rise or 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs
Item # C45042
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CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - C45042
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
- Ball Mount Kit
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
Towing starter kit includes 8-1/4" long, powder coated ball mount; 2-5/16" diameter, chrome-plated, pre-torqued hitch ball; and pin and clip. Slides into 2" square trailer hitches.
Features:
- Starter kit has everything you need to tow, minus the hitch
- Ball mount provides drop or rise to fit your application
- Hitch ball comes torqued to factory specifications
- Chrome plating resists corrosion
- Black powder coat finish on ball mount for superior rust protection
- Pin and clip included - hitch lock sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver
- Gross towing weight: 7,500 lbs
- Tongue weight: 750 lbs
- Ball mount length: 8-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- Rise: 2" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Drop: 4" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Ball size: 2-5/16"
- Shank diameter: 1"
- Warranty:
- Limited lifetime for ball mount
- 1-Year limited for ball
45042 Curt Loaded Ball Mount - Quick-Loading 2" Square Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Chrome Hitch Ball - 2" Rise or 4" Drop
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
- Wrong item was ordered
- Did not arrive in time
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Customer Reviews
Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Rise or 4" Drop - 7,500 lbs - C45042
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (3838 Customer Reviews)
Towing starter kit includes 8-1/4" long, powder coated ball mount; 2-5/16" diameter, chrome-plated, pre-torqued hitch ball; and pin and clip. Slides into 2" square trailer hitches.by: Scott02/17/2022
This was purchased for towing a 7k GTWR utility/landscape trailer with my 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 WT 4x4.
I measured for necessary drop before ordering, and the 4" drop is darn near perfect.
It's a great help that the 2-5/16" ball comes complete, installed and torqued properly at the factory.
Appears to be quality construction, fits and functions perfectly.
I have no complaints or issues.
by: Joe09/11/2018
The Curt Class III ball mount arrived as promised and the product is as advertised.
My whole experience with the process was top notch from ordering to delivery, installation, and use all 5 star.
Joe K.
9/11/2019
Just great no complaints.
by: Dan 07/23/2023
Just what I expected....easy in easy out and quick shipped! This product matched perfectly to what I had that's rusty and pin hole was worn out with lot of play. One little thing that caught me off guard...didn't know it was made in China!
by: Brian J.09/11/2016
Excellent---- Web site is easy to navigate & has informative pages.
Prices continue to beat my local trailer sales.
Even though etrailer is on east coast & i'm located in mid west, I get deliveries in 2-3 days.
Parts are packaged well & have always shown up in excellent condition.
Missy B.
10/17/2017
Everything is still going well with the parts. Thanks so much
by: Bob L06/09/2015
Great price. Looks like quality product. Excellent communications and very fast shipping. Will definitely buy from etrailer.com again in the future!
Bob L.
3/8/2019
Been nearly 4 years and it still looks like new.
by: Michael01/30/2021
Have not used it to tow yet, but Lori B was really helpful confirming dimensions, etc. I have a 2021 Range Rover Sport, and it doesn't leave a lot of room for error with spacing etc., with my 7,000# tandem axle boat trailer. Very pleased that I received exactly what I was expecting, and fit perfectly. Fingers crossed that everything goes well when I actually hitch it up to pull my rig!
by: Earl12/01/2016
I have never had a bad experience with etrailer.com, we're a large environmental company and 75% of my purchases are with etrailer.com. It's not that I want to go other places, but we do everything to or trailers here from paint to door skins. Not everything is offered here, but if you want great service, after sales service and no nonsense purchasing, I highly recommend etrailer.com.
by: Rob L10/14/2016
Etrailer did a terrific job with my order of a Curt 2 5/16 ball and ball mount. Their pricing on this item was less than half of what Lowe's charged for a similar product. The ball and mount arrived without the pin and clip, but the staff responded immediately and shipped the missing items on the next day. I would definitely do business with etrailer again!
by: Justin 11/09/2020
Hitch and hitch pin arrived quickly in great condition. Just what I required in order to lower the height of my boat trailer. Good welded construction, great quality.
by: Mary P05/02/2017
The product we purchased, a Curt Ball Mount, is exactly what we wanted. It was well packaged and in perfect shape. We would order again from ETrailer.com without hesitation. While they did upgrade my shipping for free it still took the same amount of time as regular shipping but through no fault of ETrailer.com. It just happened that we ordered and the shipping occurred over the weekend. Again, fast, courteous service. I highly recommend ETrailer.com.
by: Larry04/20/2019
The hitch was exactly as described. etrailer provided it exactly when they said they would. No nonsense, accurate sales at a fair price. That is exactly what I was looking for.
by: Bryan11/24/2016
Great Service, Great Shipping and GREAT Product, put it to use immediately wouldn't purchase other accessories elsewhere!
by: Larry11/02/2020
The brake control was easy to set up and worked without any issues.
by: Jim H10/17/2017
Standard product, but packaged neat & clean. I've never had any issues with the 4 or 5 times that I've dealt with etrailer.
by: Leon03/16/2022
You have #1 products, thats why when I need the best I do my shopping here!
by: Sandy01/16/2019
Product was exactly what was described delivered in 1 day via UPS. Thxs
by: Rob M. 06/30/2018
What's to say? Quality product with a good finish.
by: Kent08/30/2019
Products came in as expected. Thank you.
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One year later, no complaints and very satisfied.