Ball mount rise, or drop, is determined by inserting the ball mount into the hitch on your vehicle and measuring from the top of the hitch opening to the top of the ball mount platform. I added a photo showing how the rise and length would be measured on the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 3594.
We also have an informational article that explains how to choose the correct ball mount for your application. All Class I and Class II trailer hitches are tested and rated with the specific ball mount... view full answer...
When selecting a ball mount and 2-inch hitch ball for towing your pop-up camper you will want to choose a ball mount that allows the hitched trailer to remain level. The article I linked for you shows how to choose the right 2-inch ball mount with the correct rise or drop to keep your trailer level. Level trailers tow much better.
I linked our page for 2-inch ball mounts, some of which include the hitch ball, such as Curt # C45036 which offers 2-inches of drop. If you choose a separate... view full answer...
Reese Trailer Hitch Starter Ball Mount Kit # RP7043000 has a 3/4-inch hole for the shank of the included and pre-installed 2-inch hitch ball. view full answer...
Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to an instruction page detailing how to measure for the correct ball mount and how to measure the ball mount.
With the Curt Trailer Hitch, item # 13555, for your 2008 Honda CRV the recommended ball mount is the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, item # 2753,... view full answer...
The length of the ball mount used in a trailer hitch does not affect the amount of tongue weight (TW) applied to the hitch ball by the trailer, but it does affect the amount of stress applied to the hitch's receiver tube by the ball mount.
A very long ball mount would apply MORE pressure to the hitch tube than a shorter one, much in the same way that adding a cheater bar to a tire iron (to make it longer so you have more leverage) will allow you to put more pressure on the lug nut.
This... view full answer...
I would be happy to help you out. On the CURT Ball Mount, # C45024, from the center of the hitch pin hole to the near end of the ball mount measures 1-1/2 inches.
From the center of the ball hole to the back edge of the ball platform towards the car measures 3-5/16 inches.
From the center of the hitch pin hole to the near edge of the ball platform is approximately 6-1/4 inches.
This is a Class I ball mount designed for use in a Class I trailer hitch. In Class I and II trailer hitches,... view full answer...
The recommended ball mount for use with Curt Class III hitch # C13550 is their Class III ball mount # C45030 which provides either 1-inch of rise or 2-1/4-inches of drop. Since your trailer coupler height and Explorer hitch ball height are different then you can choose a different ball mount with the correct amount of drop to keep your trailer level when hitched. However, you need to use a Class III ball mount in the Curt Class III hitch.
Once you have the hitch installed you can measure... view full answer...
One thing to note when using a hitch extender like the etrailer, # e88YR, is that the tongue weight and towing capacity of your trailer hitch will be reduced by 50 percent due to the increased leverage that is placed on your trailer hitch from your trailer.
In your situation, even with the towing capacities of your hitch capacities reduced by 50 percent, you are still limited to the 3,500 lbs gross trailer weight capacity and 350 lbs tongue weight capacity of the hitch extender. I have... view full answer...
I went out to the warehouse and measured the Diversi-Tech Ball Mount, part # DTBM5200. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back end of the ball mount is 1-13/16 inches. The back end of the ball mount does have an angle to it, so I measured to the part that is the farthest back from the hitch pin hole. I am including a picture of the ball mount and where I measured.
That measurement can vary between ball mounts because on most trailer hitch applications the hitch receiver... view full answer...
There is one adjustable ball mount that has a 12 inch rise, but a couple of others that have an 11 inch rise which you can also use and are less expensive; you just need to be within an inch of the correct rise (or drop). So here are the options for you:
- 12 Inch Rise: BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 12" Drop/Rise # HD2012
Also needs InfiniteRule Locking Pins for BulletProof Ball Mount # 34061674-D
- 11 Inch Rise: Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 10"... view full answer...
We can get you close to an 11 inch drop, but there isn't a ball mount that fits a 3 inch trailer hitch receiver that has that much drop; the most drop for a ball mount in that large a receiver is 10-5/8 inches, and there are also ball mounts with 10 inches of drop. These are the options for the ball mounts with the most drop for your 3 inch receiver:
- 10-5/8" Drop: Curt Adjustable 2-Ball Channel Mount - 21K # C45928
- 10" Drop: BulletProof Hitches Adjustable 2-Ball Mount for 3" Hitch... view full answer...
The best way to select a ball mount with the ideal amount of rise or drop to keep a hitched trailer level is to take a measurement of the hitch and the coupler heights when both the vehicle and trailer are on level ground. The linked article shows how to take these easy measurements. The difference between the hitch and coupler heights give you the amount of rise or drop needed.
There's also the option of using an adjustable ball mount. Hitch # e98841 that fits your 2017 Hyundai Santa... view full answer...
Finding the right ball mount, one with the correct rise or drop, will allow your hitched trailer to be level which is important for best handling. We offer both fixed and adjustable ball mounts for 2-inch hitches that are shown on the linked page.
If you tow only one trailer and only with one vehicle then you may not need the benefit of flexibility from an adjustable ball mount like the Curt # C45900. If you have more than one trailer or tow vehicle then an adjustable ball mount is the... view full answer...
In order to choose the ball mount that will clear the spare tire and have enough rise or drop for your 2005 Jeep Liberty, you will need to take a few measurements. These measurements can be different on each vehicle depending on the brand of trailer hitch that you have installed and the size of the spare tire on your Jeep.
To determine the length that you will need to clear the spare tire, you will want to measure from the center of the hitch pin hole on your trailer hitch to the furthest... view full answer...
Sounds like you are needing a ball mount. If you have a 2" hitch, I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item # BWTS10037B. This ball mount has both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball. It will give you a 5" drop or a 5-1/2" rise. The 2" ball has a 7,500 lbs capacity and the 2-5/16" ball mount has a 10,000 lbs capacity.
If you have a 2-1/2" hitch you'll want the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item # BWTS20037B.
If your truck is lifted you will want the 2" B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount item #... view full answer...
The ball mount that comes with the Hidden Hitch Trailer Hitch, # 60872 (no longer available), is Sportframe Drawbar, # 3594. This Class I ball mount is designed for a 1-1/4 inch receiver. It uses a ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank. It is 10 inches long from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It will provide a 4 inch rise from the top of the trailer hitch receiver tube. This ball mount should only be used in the rise position. It is rated for up to 200 pounds... view full answer...
You ask a good question.
It is important to select a ball mount for your towing set-up that allows the trailer frame to be level with the ground when it is hitched to the tow vehicle. Level trailers handle better and tend to have less sway.
With that said, it is generally a good idea to start out with your tow vehicle's hitch ball sitting a good inch (or maybe a little bit more) HIGHER than the trailer coupler. This height difference tends to compensate for the normal rear-end squat on... view full answer...
We offer ball mounts in various lengths to allow for plenty of clearance between the tow vehicle and hitched trailer. In your case you need a ball mount long enough to allow the hitch ball to clear your motorhome's rear bumper and so the Draw-Tite # 4284 that you referenced will work fine since it provides 12-inches of space between the hitch pin hole and the ball mounting hole. This ball mount provides either a 1-inch rise or a 2-inch drop in height depending on which way you install it.
You... view full answer...
This Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit # AM3411, has towing capacities of 7,500 lbs when used with the 1-7/8 inch ball and 8,000 lbs when used on the 2 inch ball. We carry steel ball mounts that have higher towing capacities, and also some that have less towing capacities than this ball mount.
If your boat and trailer weighs less than the capacity of this ball mount than you should not have to worry about the strength of it.
You will want to pick a ball mount that will... view full answer...
The two ball mounts included with the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 referenced in your question have slightly different hitch pin to hitch ball measurements.
The ball mount with the 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop has a distance of 8-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball. The ball mount with the 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop has a distance of 9 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball.
Either of these ball mounts... view full answer...
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