Yes. The only difference between the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL25 and the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL2 is the hitch ball size. Either model can accept the other hitch ball size, but they are sold separately.
You can get the other hitch ball size to go with whichever model you choose. You can use the 2" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly - 1,000... view full answer...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 lowest height for the hitch ball on the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW # TVXL2 (or the # TVXL25 with the larger hitch ball) is 19-1/4 inches at the top of the hitch ball, so you'd be a little tongue high when moving your Scamp Camper. The extra 3-1/2 inches will bring the back end of your camper down, so you will want to account for that when moving the camper with this unit. view full answer...
Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer coupler.
Trailers should always be level when hitched. If a trailer is out of level when towed it will tend to have more sway.
I notice you have weight distribution (WD) lift brackets on your trailer frame. If you are using a WD system you can get a new shank that has enough height drop to let your trailer be level when hitched. Based on your 6-inch height difference between the hitch ball and coupler, you can use a WD shank with 5-6 inches... 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...
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...
That's a good question because they didn't do a very good job of explaining that; what they are referring to is the bottom of the ball platform, since that is where the bottom of the coupler will be. And since the top of your hitch measures 17-3/8 inches, the best option is going to be a ball mount with no rise or drop, which is the Buyers Produts Tri-Ball mount you mentioned:
- Buyers Products Tri-Ball Hitch - Tubular Shank with Chrome Balls # 3371802207
This has three hitch balls, including... 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 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...
This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best.
Most light duty trailers are 16-17 inches in coupler height, so we recommend ball mounts on the hitch pages that will give that particular vehicle 16-17 inches on the ball mount. The ball mount that provides 16-17 inches height for a 2008 Hyundai Entourage... view full answer...
StarCraft does not include their trailer coupler specs on their website, so for your 2016 StarCraft Launch 21FBS you will just need to look at the coupler to find what size ball it requires. Usually this will be stamped into the coupler's metal housing and it will sometimes also appear on a safety sticker on the coupler.
Some trailers can be fitted with a multi-fit coupler that works with more than one ball size, such as # T43397007K, which fits both 1-7/8-inch and 2-inch balls.
When... 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...
The receiver included with the Stealth # SH87FR hitch for the 2019 Volvo XC60 isn't meant for towing, it's meant for hitch mounted accessories like bike racks or cargo carriers. In order to tow, you'll need the # SH87FRT hitch kit which includes the ball mount that's meant for towing which provides a 2 inch rise which will place the top of the trailer ball around 18 inches which wouldn't be sufficient to tow your trailer so it's level. Unfortunately, this height isn't adjustable.
I'd recommend... 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...
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