Class I Ball Mounts
When towing with a Class I trailer hitch, the Class I ball mount that is recommended by the trailer hitch manufacturer should be used. All Class I trailer hitches are tested and rated with the specific ball mount for that hitch. Using a ball mount that is not recommended by the manufacturer will void the warranty. The features of a a Class I ball mount are:
Has a 1-1/4 inch x 1-1/4 inch shank
Class II ball mounts will not fit on Class I trailer hitches
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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.
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There is not a required ball mount for this Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 75673. Since you are worried about clearance I would recommend you use a Trailer Hitch Ball Mount, part # D-4. This ball mount has a distance of 10-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the ball hole. You would have plenty of clearance to run this ball mount in the rise position.
I attached installation instructions below as well as a review video of this hitch for you to check out. view full answer...
A Class l trailer hitch ball mount typically uses a hitch ball with a 3/4 inch shank.
If that is the case for your ball mount then I recommend a hitch ball like part # C40018. 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...
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.... view full answer...
The Curt Class II Trailer Hitch, part # C12362, is the correct trailer hitch for your 2003 Chrysler Town and Country and the ball mount, part # C45521, is the recommended ball mount for that hitch.
It is perfectly safe to turn the ball mount upside down to gain more ground clearance. This is called using the ball mount in the rise position. It is recommended for your vehicle to use this ball mount in the rise position since the trailer hitch is low to the ground.
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If your Explorer has a Class lll trailer hitch already installed I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure... view full answer...
Since the trailer you purchased has a coupler that requires a 2" hitch ball, you will need to either replace the 2-5/16" hitch ball on your current ball mount or purchase a separate ball mount with a 2" hitch ball when you need to tow that specific trailer.
If you are wanting to replace the hitch ball on your current ball mount you will need to measure the diameter of the hitch ball hole. Since it currently has a 2-5/16" hitch ball it more than likely has a 1-1/4" hole. For a 2" hitch... view full answer...
The Class III Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75599, for the 2006 Honda Pilot does not come with a ball mount, pin, clip, or ball. Only the Class II and I hitches we sell come with a ball mount, pin and clip. This is because the lower Class hitches have to use a certain ball mount according to the manufacturer for safety. A Class III trailer hitch does not have this restriction.
A Class III trailer hitch will also have a higher capacity and is compatible with more accessories than Class I and... view full answer...
When you are towing a trailer you want the trailer to be as level as possible behind your F-150. I have attached a helpful article that explains how you can measure to find the best ball mount.
You just need a tape measure to do this. Park the truck on level ground and then measure form the ground to the top of the receiver opening. Then measure the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. If the hitch height is greater you will need a ball mount with a drop. If... view full answer...
If you're after a more traditional fixed ball mount, the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # AMSC12 will work if your trailer coupler is 26" and your receiver height is 14". This ball mount provides 12" of drop, 10-3/4" of rise, and 7,500-lbs of gross towing weight.
If it's greater than 26", I recommend the Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers # 325-GH-316. This ball mount offers 12-1/2" of drop, a 10,000-lbs gross towing capacity, and has 6 integrated receiver tubes... view full answer...
When the trailer hitch on the vehicle and the coupler on the trailer have different heights you can use a ball mount with the required amount of rise or drop to allow the hitched trailer to remain level. It is important to keep the trailer's frame level when towing for better handling.
Since your trailer's coupler is about 4-1/2-inches taller than your hitch receiver you will want to select a ball mount that has about 4-inches of RISE, to bring the hitch ball up to the height of the trailer... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
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. view full answer...
In order to pull a trailer with your 2004 Chrysler Pacifica, you will need a trailer hitch, a ball mount, ball, pin and clip, and trailer wiring. For a trailer hitch, you can use the Draw-Tite hitch, # 75522, that you have referenced. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you.
For a ball mount, ball, and pin and clip, I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit, # 989900. This kit comes with 2 ball mounts, a 2 inch... view full answer...
In order to choose the correct ball mount for your tow vehicle and trailer, you will first need to take a couple of measurements.
With your tow vehicle parked on level ground, take a measurement from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch receiver. Then with your trailer on level ground, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If the hitch height on your vehicle is greater, you will want to find a ball mount with a drop. If the coupler height is greater, you will want... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
In order to use the hitch ball part # 63912 in the ball mount part # D-4 you will need to use a hitch ball bushing part # C21100 since the shank of the hitch ball is 3/4 inch in diameter and the hole of the ball mount is 1 inch.
The ball mount will fit the hitch part # 13333 as-is though. For a hitch pin you would want part # PC3 or for a locking hitch pin # e98880. 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...
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