Determining how to get the correct rise or drop is actually pretty simple and only requires two measurements. If you get the largest rise and drop you could wind up with more ball mount than necessary.
In order to choose the correct ball mount, there are a couple measurements you'll need to take. First, make sure both your vehicle and trailer are parked on level ground; you'll then want to measure from the ground to the top of the inside of your hitch receiver. Next, measure from the... view full answer...
We have precisely what you need for an adjustable ball mount that fits your 2-1/2 inch hitch and gives you up to 8 inches of drop. The ball mount is from BulletProof Hitches and is the following part number:
- BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch # MD256
The # MD256 gives you up to 8-1/4" of drop (or 8-1/2" of rise), comes with a 2" hitch ball (10k capacity) and 2-5/16" hitch ball (14k capacity). To secure it to your hitch and also lock the mount, use the BulletProof Hitches... view full answer...
There may be an option for a hitch for your older ambulance, and you are correct you will need a universal hitch that is welded on. There are three options from Curt that will work with frames that measure up to 44 inches wide (from outside to outside), with the only difference being the amount of drop they give you from the bottom of your frame:
- 3" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch # 15901
- 9" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch # C47CR
- 18" Drop: Curt Class 5 Universal... view full answer...
So you only need the ball mount to be rated for (at least) the amount you are towing, which in this case is 4,500 lbs. That 4.5k is also the max capacity (when used at 34 inches) of the Titan hitch extension, which is the following part number:
- Titan Hitch Box Extension for 2-1/2" Trailer Hitches # RP45292
So as long as your ball mount is rated for the max 4,500 lbs the # RP45292 is rated for, that's all you'll need. There aren't actually any ball mounts with the drop you need that... view full answer...
You can get more drop but will need a new shank for the Curt Trunnion Style Weight Distribution System # C24UR.
The same exact system does not come with a different shank, which is why you'll need to get the shank separately. For 8 inches of drop, the 2 inch shank you'll need is the Equalizer Weight-Distribution Shank - 2" Hitch - 12" Drop x 15" Rise - 600 to 1,400 lbs TW # EQ44FR.
This will give you the drop you need, and the only other thing required will be the hitch ball, the 2-5/16"... view full answer...
The note that says, "Designed for flat towing only. Do not use to tow a trailer" for the Blue Ox High-Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches - 7" Rise/Drop # BLU53XR means it is only rated for use by Blue Ox to dinghy tow a vehicle with four wheels down behind a motorhome. So it cannot be used on your truck to tow a trailer as it is not rated for such use.
If you are looking for a longer ball mount with 7 inches of drop you can use the BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitch... view full answer...
I can tell you exactly how to determine the ball mount with the correct rise or drop for your 2018 Toyota 4Runner so you can tow the Malone EcoLight Sport Trailer # MAL53FR.
Since we know the measurement from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the EcoLight is 14 inches, the only thing you need to do is measure the distance from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver. If the measurement to the top of your receiver is more than 16 inches, you will need a ball mount with drop;... view full answer...
If you're speaking of a ball mount that would be used in a 2 inch Class III, IV or a 2-1/2 inch Class V hitch, then yes the ball mount can be used in either the rise or the drop position. With a 1-1/4 inch Class I or II hitch, it'll usually stipulate in the hitch instructions that the ball mount should be used in the rise position only.
With the Curt Class III hitch you referenced, the ball mount could be used in either the rise or drop position. I'll link you to our FAQ article that shows... view full answer...
Yes, you can absolutely use an aluminum ball mount with a stainless steel hitch ball without worry of the ball mount corroding. In fact, there are no aluminum hitch balls so manufacturers suggest the use of stainless steel as it is going to be the best option work in conjunction with an aluminum ball mount. So what you will need depends on the rise or drop your trailer requires:
- 1" Rise, 2" Drop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C74WR
- 3" Rise, 4" Drop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches... view full answer...
To determine the amount of rise/drop you'll need, take a measurement from the inside top edge of the hitch receiver tube to the ground. Then, measure from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. The difference between the two numbers will be the rise of drop you need. If the hitch sits taller than the trailer coupler, you'll need a drop. If the coupler sits taller, you'll need a ball mount with a rise. I'll link to a help article that shows exactly how to do this.
Here's a couple... view full answer...
There is indeed a B&W Tow & Stow ball mount that gives up up to 4-1/2 inches of drop and works with your GMC MultiPro tailgate; what you need is the following part number:
- B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - MultiPro - 2" Hitch - 4.5" Drop/5.5" Rise # BW29FR
The # BW29FR has a 2" hitch ball with a 7,500 lb capacity and 2-5/16" hitch ball with a 10,000 lb capacity. In order to secure it to your hitch you will need the InfiniteRule Locking Pin for B&W Tow and Stow 10K and 14.5K Ball Mounts... view full answer...
Yes I can; the Curt Pintle Hook Mounting Plate for 2-1/2" Hitches # C48239 can only be used in the drop position.
For something that can be used with a rise (up to 4-1/2 inches) you'd need the B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2" Ball # BWTS20055 or B&W Tow & Stow Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball # BWTS20056.
Both the Curt and B&W options do need to be secured to your hitch with either Pin & Clip # C21582 or Hitch Lock # 34061072-D. view full answer...
In order to determine what rise/drop ball mount you need, you'll need to take some measurements. Measure the distance from the inside top of the receiver opening to the ground. Then with a level trailer, measure the distance from the underside of the coupler to the ground. The difference between these two measurements will be the rise/drop you'll need. If the hitch is higher than the coupler, you'll need a drop. If the coupler is taller than the hitch, you'll need a ball mount with a rise.... view full answer...
The Flash E Series HD Ball Mount # FA42-00-2925 does not have a 1-7/8" hitch ball available. I know you said you weren't wanting to buy another hitch but the only way to get the 1-7/8" ball is with a new ball mount. The only option for that for a similar set up is from B&W:
- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 9" Drop, 9-1/2" Rise # BW54FR
- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 7" Drop/7.5" Rise # BWTS20049B
- B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 4-1/2" Drop/Rise... view full answer...
The ball mount you need will depend on several factors, including the height of the trailer hitch, the height of the trailer coupler when the trailer is level and how heavy the trailer is.
As a first step, you'll need to determine the rise or drop you'l need. Simply measure from the inside top of the receiver tube to the ground. Then with the trailer level, measure from the bottom edge of the coupler to the ground. The height difference is the rise or drop. If the hitch is taller, you'll... view full answer...
There is not a restriction associated with a ball mount's rise or drop for the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76143 that fits your 2020 Tesla Model X.
For a ball mount the one with the most rise we offer is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 10-3/4" Rise, 12" Drop # AMSC12.
For 1-7/8" or 2" hitch balls with this mount you'll need the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set # 901b; for a 2-5/16" hitch ball you'll need part # C40007. And for a hitch lock to secure the mount... view full answer...
While there is a way to carry bikes while flat towing, the Lippert Components Flip Down Slotted Bike Rack Tailgate Storage System # LC243621 won't work as it will interfere with the hitch. So what you would need instead is a simple dual-hitch adapter designed for this very thing; one of the receivers is for flat towing while the other is for carrying a bike rack. You can choose from the rise or drop you need as well:
- 2-1/4" Rise/Drop: Roadmaster Dual Hitch Receiver Adapter # RM-077-2
-... view full answer...
The Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 3" Hitch - 3" Rise/6" Drop - 21K part # 325-GH-1824 weighs around 110 lbs. It's not light by any means but the extra material hence the weight is needed to achieve the 21,000 lb weight capacity and ten year warranty. view full answer...
The # RM-077-6 is not meant for dolly towing, so the only option to use a cargo carrier and dolly tow is with an adapter, the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers # D210.
This ball mount will give you 2-1/2" of drop, and to measure for the correct drop to ensure level towing, first measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening, then measure from the ground to the bottom of your dolly's coupler and get the difference. If your... view full answer...
The Curt Class II Drawbar part # C45014 weighs about 7 lbs. We don't offer any aluminum ball mounts for a 1-1/4" trailer hitch so most ball mounts for this size will be around the same weight. The greater rise/drop built in, the greater the drop will be. view full answer...
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