Expert Answers about Chevrolet Trailer Hitch Ball

• What is the Purpose of a Trailer Hitch Ball, Trailer Hitch Pin, and a Clip and are All Necessary
• A hitch ball and a hitch pin and clip each serve a different purpose. A hitch ball, like # 19247, attaches to the ball mount, like # C45010, using a large nut that threads on from the bottom, kind of like a nut and bolt. This ball is what the trailer coupler attaches to. The hitch pin like # PC3 goes through the ball mount and the trailer hitch and the clip keeps it from coming out while traveling. There are also locking hitch pins that use a lock and not a clip like # e98880. Basically,...
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• What Size Hitch Ball Can Be Used With Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch 24773
• Hitch # 24773 uses a ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank. The diameter of the hitch ball itself would actually be dependent on which diameter your trailer coupler accepts. Just based on the weight capacity of the # 24773, you will most likely need a hitch ball with a 1-7/8 inch diameter, like part # 19256. To find out which ball diameter your trailer uses, I recommend looking on the trailer coupler, as the ball size should be stamped into the metal on top of the coupler. If you do...
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• How to Select Correct Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for 2017 Porsche Macan
• If you are installing the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13136 or the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 75940 on your 2017 Porsche Macan and plan on towing, you will need to take some very simple measurements in order to find out the correct ball mount. First, make sure both your Porsche 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 ground to the bottom of your trailer's coupler and find the difference...
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• Is etrailer Ball Mount Kit 989891 Matte Black Like Trailer Hitch e98850
• The etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches # 989891 does not have the same matte black powder coat finish as the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98850. The ball mount is a bit glossier so they aren't a perfect match but it will be pretty difficult to tell the hitch and ball mount apart unless someone is really trying to find a difference. The ball mount kit is an exceptional value because it includes a ball mount with 3/4" rise or 2" drop, a pair of hitch balls (2" and 1-7/8"), a pin...
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• Anti-Rattle For Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount
• There aren't anti-rattle hitch pins for the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Trailer Hitches # D900 because anti-rattle pins are for hollow shank style mounts. There is an anti-rattle bolt on the # D900 mount, but if there is a lot of rattle in the hitch, there is an option to minimize it greatly with a clamp-style option: - Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches # RM-061 The # RM-061 will tighten the ball mount in the hitch and reduce any movement, which is going to...
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• Trailer Hitch Ball For 2020 Jayco White Hawk 23MRB
• For your 2020 Jayco White Hawk 23MRB you will need a 2-5/16" hitch ball, and the right one will depend on the diameter of the hole of your ball mount: - 1" Diameter: 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40007 - 1-1/4" Diameter: 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # A-6
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• Is Aluminum Ball Mount Compatible With Stainless Steel Hitch Ball For 2 Inch Hitch
• 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...
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• Does Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2020 Tesla Model X Have Restriction on Rise or Drop
• 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...
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• Does Longer Ball Mount With 3/4 Inch Rise for Class II 1-1/4 Inch Trailer Hitch Affect Towing
• You can absolutely use a ball mount longer than your current which is 5 inches long and there will not be any type of negative affect on your towing. We do have ball mounts that will work with a Class II, 1-1/4 inch trailer hitch and that have the right amount of rise for you: - 7" Long: Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop # 36051 - 9-3/4" Long: Draw Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop # 36053 Both of these ball mounts come with a pin and...
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• How To Determine Which Ball Mount To Choose
• We have a very wide variety of ball mounts to choose from. Finding the correct one will depend on a few things though. First you will need to know the distance from the ground to the top of the inside of the trailer hitch once installed. Next, you will then need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when on as even a surface as possible. The difference will tell you how much drop or rise you will need. As an example, if the trailer hitch measures 12" and the...
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• What is a Drawbar and Why Would I Need One?
• The hitch drawbar or ball mount is the part that slides into the hitch receiver that has the trailer ball bolted to it. You'll need the ball mount if you plan on towing, but if you're only using the hitch as a mount for a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack or cargo carrier, you won't need it. If you need a ball mount that's compatible with the Curt Class I hitch, part # C11256, I'd recommend # 3592. For 1-7/8 inch trailer ball, use # 19260 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball. For a trailer...
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• How Can I Avoid Clearance Issues With a T@B Nucamp 400 Tear Trailer and a 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• I may have a solution to the potential clearance issue with your 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee and the T@B Nucamp 400 Tear Trailer. The solution is an extended ball like the Brophy Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 14-5/8" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs # EA40. An extended ball mount will give you extra room between your vehicle and trailer. I have attached a link to the extended ball mounts that we offer. You will need a pin to attach the ball mount to your hitch, I recommend the Anti-Rattle Trailer...
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• Will Ball Mount Included with Curt Class II Hitch # C121073 Place Trailer Ball at Proper Height
• The ball mount recommended with the Curt Class II hitch # C12107, when installed in the rise position will place the base of the trailer ball at approximately 13-5/8 inches above the ground. The ball mount is part # C45017. If 13-5/8 inches wouldn't be high enough to level your trailer, you can measure the height above the ground of the bottom of the coupler when the trailer is level. Take a look at the FAQ article I've linked for you. The article shows exactly how to measure to determine...
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• How to Carry Cargo Carrier While Towing a Trailer
• We do have an easy solution for you to use a cargo carrier and tow at the same time, though you would not be able to put a hitch ball on a cargo carrier because they do not have the strength to tow a trailer. To carry your extra gear while you go camping what you can use is the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers # D210 which allows you to use a hitch ball to tow and has a receiver on top for a cargo carrier such as the Curt # C18113. For a...
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• Solution for Ball Mount to Move Trailer up Steep Driveway
• The best solution would for a ball mount to help you move your trailer up a steel driveway would be one with a good amount of rise. An adjustable ball mount would be the best for this, something like the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ball Mount - 5-1/4" Rise, 6-3/4" Drop # C45901. I'm not sure what rise or drop you use now, but this would give you some additional rise and allow you to use the rise or drop you need for normal towing circumstances. For a hitch ball, depending on your trailer's...
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• Should Trailer Be Disconnected When Measuring Ball Mount Height
• You are correct, you will want to measure for the ball mount without the trailer in place because you will want to measure for the ball mount while the truck is at the natural suspension height. The tongue weight from the trailer and any load behind the rear axle in the vehicle may create sag. If this is the case you may want to look into a weight distribution system. If you determine you do need a weight distribution system for your truck and trailer just let me know your trailer tongue...
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• Will The Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM13689-52 Make It Easier To Connect Boat Trailer?
• The eZ-Latch on the Demco Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # DM13689-52 does make it easier to connect the trailer and ensure the coupler latches down fully than your trigger style coupler. Since you can visibly see the latch raise and drop you know you are connected. The coupler does have the lip which if you are not quite perfectly aligned with the hitch ball you can set some of the weight on the ball and push the trailer over to drop onto the hitch ball. I find using Hitch Lube # 58117...
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• How to Remove Ball from Pintle Hitch
• It will depend on which pintle hitch you have. Some like the Curt # C45908 have removable trailer balls, some do not. If the trailer ball has a nut on the underside of the pintle, the ball should be removable. It it does not, the ball isn't removable. If the ball on your pintle is held on with a nut and lock washer, once you remove the nut you should be able to rap the end of the shank a few times with a dead blow hammer at which time the ball should come loose.
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• How To Select A Ball Mount For Towing A Trailer
• When you want to find out what ball mount works best for you the first thing you need to do is park both the trailer and the towing vehicle on level ground. You then need to measure the distance from the top of the trailer hitch receiver opening to the ground. Then measure the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. If the height of the hitch is greater you need a ball mount with a drop. If the coupler height is greater you need a ball mount with a rise. I have...
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• Trailer Hitch Lock to Secure Ball Mount to Trailer Hitch Receiver
• From what I can tell it sounds like you are needing a hitch lock to secure your ball mount to your trailer hitch receiver to replace the pin. We do have that, with the right one just depending on the size of your trailer hitch: - 1-1/4" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98879 - 2" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1480DAT - 2-1/2" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 1469DAT - 3" Hitch Receiver: Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # 34061074-D
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