Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Hitch Ball Mount

• What Ball Mount Will Fit a 1-1/4 Factory Trailer Hitch on a 2001 Ford Escape
• There are two possible reasons why some 1-1/4 inch ball mounts might not fit in the factory trailer hitch on your 2001 Ford Escape. First, if the factory trailer hitch is what is considered a Class I trailer hitch, a Class II, 1-1/4 inch ball mount will not fit. They are designed this way for safety. Check the capacity of your factory trailer hitch. If it is 200 pounds tongue weight capacity and 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight, you have a Class I hitch and will need a Class I ball mount....
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• Will Curt Ball Mount C45521 Fit a 2014 Subaru Outback with Class I Trailer Hitch
• Ball mount # C45521 is compatible with Class I and II trailer hitches with 1-1/4 inch receivers. So it will fit the hitch. Usually though on Class I and II trailer hitches you have to use the ball mount indicated by the hitch manufacturer or it could void the hitch warranty. If the hitch is an OEM hitch then you will need to check with the dealer. The issue is that on Class I and II trailer hitches they test and rate the hitch using a specific ball mount. The use of a different ball mount...
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• Can a Different Ball Mount be Used on a Class I or II Trailer Hitch
• There are other ball mounts that will work with 1-1/4 inch hitches. However, on Class I and II trailer hitches such as # C12232 you are supposed to only use the ball mount specified by the hitch manufacturer or it voids the hitch warranty. The use of a different ball mount is an at your own risk type of situation. I have linked the ball mounts we carry for 1-1/4 inch trailer hitches.
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• What BallMount Will Fit 2010 Toyota Highlander With 18 Inch Hitch Height To Use On Multiple Trailers
• The standard hitch height that most of the rental trailers are designed for is 17 inches. That will allow the trailer to be towed at the correct level. The hitch height of 18 inches on your 2010 Toyota Highlander is within the standard hitch height. So, if you have a 2-inch receiver the Curt Ball Mount, # C45010, with the 3/4 inch rise and 2 inch drop will work on the majority of the rental trailers. You will also need a Tow Ready Hitch Ball, # 19247, which is a 2 inch ball. The 2 inch...
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• Ball Mount With 4-1/2 Inch Rise for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
• For a ball mount with exactly a 4-1/2" rise you will need the Curt Dual Length Ball Mount # C45240. This ball mount has two hitch pin holes so you can use it with different lengths, either 9-1/4" or 12-1/4". It fits a 2" trailer hitch and has a 6,000 lb towing capacity and 600 lb tongue weight capacity when used in the rise position. For a hitch ball you can use 2" Hitch Ball # 63845 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # 63847, depending on the size of the ball your trailer's coupler accepts. You...
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• Drop Ball Mount Recommendation To Easily Switch Out 3 Different Hitch Ball Sizes
• The best solution we have for you is the Blue Ox Adjustable Ball Mount with Clamshell for 2-1/2" Hitch - 4" Drop/Rise # BLU89XR has a fixed 2" hitch ball on the ball mount but there is a clamshell attachment that gives you the ability to fit it with a 2-5/16" trailer coupler as well - so this ball mount essentially comes with a 2" and a 2-5/16" hitch ball and does not reduce your ground clearance under where the hitch ball is attached. Aside from this you're looking at a tri-ball mount...
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• Can You Change The Ball Mount Height On The Stealth Trailer Hitch Receiver For a 2017 BMW 3 Series?
• The Stealth Hitches Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver w/ Towing Kit # SH33VR will come with a 7" Ball Mount # 391BMU7S. When we had this installed on a 2014 BMW 3 series it had a ball height of 18-1/2". You can get either the 5" Ball Mount # 391BMU5S to drop the hitch 2" or the 3" Ball Mount # 391BMU3S to drop the ball height 4". I recommend installing the hitch and connecting your trailer with the 7" ball mount to determine how much your suspension will sag to determine which ball mount will...
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• Ball Mount For 2 Inch Hitch With 13 to 14 Inches of Drop
• While we do have a solution for you, there isn't an adapter like the Curt # C27KR that can be used to attach a ball mount; that is something used for flat towing and you can't safely use a ball mount inside an adapter inside a trailer hitch. So for towing your travel trailer what you will need instead is a ball mount that has the 13 to 14 inches of drop required to tow level. For your 2 inch hitch there is one option available with the correct drop, from BulletProof Hitches: - BulletProof...
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• Ball Mount For 2 Inch Hitch For U-Haul Trailer
• For a ball mount that will give you the proper rise or drop use the Flint Hill Goods Adjustable Steel Ball Mount Kit w 2 Hitch Balls # FHG79ZR. U-Haul trailers have a standard coupler height of 18 inches so this adjustable ball mount will allow you to tow level; it also has a 2" hitch ball that is needed for the U-Haul trailers. To mount it to your hitch use the Trimax Trailer Hitch Pin and Clip # TMX33VR.
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• Can a Euro Style Ball Mount Work with a Class I Hitch Receiver
• Currently, all the Euro ball mounts we currently offer are Class II rated. Any Class II rated Euro ball mounts like # C45592 will not fit on Class I trailer hitches unless it's a Curt Class I hitch. The reason is because Class I trailer hitches are tested and rated with specific ball mounts for the hitch and if you use a ball mount not recommended by the manufacturer will void the warranty. I included a informative article about ball mounts for you as well.
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• Is Cushioned Ball Mount Recommended for Light Trailer
• The polyurethane interior that cushions the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount # AMSC2 will still be beneficial for you even though your trailer is lightweight and this ball mount has a 10,000 lb towing capacity and 2,000 lb tongue weight capacity. Even with a light tear trailer there is still going to be movement that occurs when you are towing; your trailer will bounce and inertia is going to cause some shock and strain on your vehicle when you stop, start and slow down. The Convert-A-Ball Ball...
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• Can I Use A 1-7/8" Ball Mount With The Trailer Valet RVR3 Trailer Dolly
• Yes, the Trailer Valet Combo Ball Tower Mount for RVR Trailer Dolly - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball, part # RVRBB225, can be used with a 1-7/8" ball mount. However, per the rep at Trailer Valet, the 1-7/8" ball mount is not compatible with the Trailer Valet RVR3 Remote-Controlled Trailer Dolly w/ Hitch Ball Mount - Wireless Remote - 3,500 lbs, part # TVRVR3-BB225. If you go with one of the other Trailer Valet trailer dollies please keep in mind that the thread is proprietary. So the Trailer Valet...
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• Can a 2 Inch Ball be Used on a Class I Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Nissan Sentra
• You can use a 2 inch ball with a Class I trailer hitch. The ball shank has to have the proper dimensions to fit the correct ball mount for the hitch. On Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24794, the correct ball mount is # 3594 and for a 2 inch ball you would use # 19258. Even though this ball is rated for 3,500 pounds, you are still limited by the capacity of the hitch (2,000 pounds) or the vehicle (check owners manual) whichever is lower. You will also need pin and clip # PC2. On a Class I hitch...
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• Adjustable Ball Mount For A 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK
• To get your ball to the height you are wanting on your 2014 Mercedes Benz GLK I recommend using an adjustable mount. I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 5" Drop, 5-1/2" Rise - 7.5K - Black Item # BWTS10038B. It provides a 1-7/8" ball and a 2" ball for different trailer couplers and fits 2" receivers. It is going to provide a 5-1/2" rise so it is going to provide the adjustability you are looking for. I recommend making sure the trailer doesn't exceed the weight capacity...
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• Does Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount Fit Jeep Wrangler With Spare Tire
• Yes, you can absolutely use the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches # D900 with your Jeep Wrangler that has a spare tire. The hitch will sit low enough that there isn't going to be any interference between this ball mount and the tire. I have added links to a couple video reviews for you to check out as well of the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches # D900.
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• What Size Ball Mount To Use On 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon
• On how many ball mounts you need, if you have more than one trailer and they have different size couplers (1-7/8 inch and 2 inch) and you want a ball mount for each one, then two different ball mounts would work. If you didn't want two ball mounts, another option would be to use the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Set with 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch Hitch Balls - Chrome, #901b, which would allow you to attach a post to one ball mount and then just change the hitch ball to whatever size you would...
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• How to Determine Correct Trailer Hitch Ball Size Needed for Travel Trailer
• I can tell you how to determine which trailer hitch ball you need for your 2012 Sportsmen Classic Series M-19BH travel trailer, and it seems likely it is a 2" hitch ball, though there would be no way we could have this type of information available. To determine the correct hitch ball you need to know what size ball the trailer's coupler will accept so that's the first detail you will need to acquire. Like I mentioned, for a trailer this size it is likely a 2" ball but you will need to...
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• Ball Mount With 1 Inch Rise That Extends More Than 6-1/2 Inches & Fits 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
• We can get you set up with a longer ball mount that has 1 inch of rise and will fit your 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. There is a really good option from Curt that is extended and will work perfectly for you: - Curt Solid Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 10" Long # C45312 This ball mount measures 10 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole so it will give you the clearance you need. Then to secure the ball mount to your hitch, you will...
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• Can Curt Fusion Ball Mount be Used In The Rise Position
• The Curt Fusion Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C45154 is not meant to be used in the rise position because the hitch ball is stationary. However, we have better alternatives. One of our most popular products is the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches # 989900. it includes everything needed to tow multiple trailers, even of different heights. It includes a ball mount with 3/4" rise or 2" drop and another ball mount with 2-3/4" rise or 4" drop. Also includes a 1 7/8" and 2" trailer...
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• Which Hitch Balls Work with the Cirt Ball Mount Part # C45010
• Any trailer hitch ball that has a 1" diameter and at least 2-1/8" long shank will work with the Curt Ball Mount part # C45010. For a 1-7/8" hitch ball I recommend part # C40002, part # C40004 for 2", or part # C40005 for 2-5/16". I have also attached a selection of our hitch balls that will work with the above ball mount for you. To protect your ball mount/hitch ball, I recommend using the Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock part # e98880.
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