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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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 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...
Yes, you can switch from the 2-5/16" hitch ball to a 2" hitch ball with the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs # TVXL25.
All you will need is the 2" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVBB2. view full answer...
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...
It sounds like you want a trailer hitch with a ball mount and hitch ball that can be removed. There are trailer hitches available for your 2011 Cadillac CTS Sedan that will allow you to use a 2 inch ball on a removable ball mount. The trailer hitch that I would recommend for you is the Draw-Tite Class I Trailer Hitch, # 24767. You would only need to add the ball mount and hitch ball. For a 2 inch hitch ball, use part # 19258. If you want a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, use part # 19256.
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You can use the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball # TVXL2 with trailers that have a 2" hitch ball, and you can also use it with a trailers that have a 2-5/16" ball but would need to add the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball w/ Base for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVBB25.
This would not work well with a trailer that has a 1-7/8" hitch ball, so for that you would need a standard dolly like the Rack'Em Trailer Dolly with 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # RA20.
The the Valet XL would... view full answer...
To tow a trailer with your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee you will also need a ball mount, hitch pin and clip, hitch ball, and wiring harness. Based on my research, the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch on your Grand Cherokee is a 2 inch Class III trailer hitch, # 75699.
To provide you with a great starter kit for towing, I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit for 2 Inch Hitches # 989900. This kit includes 2 ball mounts (one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and the other with a 2-3/4 inch rise... view full answer...
There are very few trailer hitch balls with a rise, and all of them are made of chrome-plated steel, including the 2" trailer hitch balls.
Both 2" hitch balls have a 6,000 lb capacity and 1" diameter shank with the difference being the amount of rise; the Curt 2" Hitch Ball # C40033 has a 1" rise and the Curt 2" Hitch Ball # C40034 has a 2" rise.
Most trailer hitch balls are made out of chrome-plated steel now and they are just as high-quality as their stainless steel brethren while... view full answer...
While most your class 3 trailer hitch receivers are rated for 3,500lbs-8,000lbs the hitch ball size is generally determined on the trailer. The 1-7/8" Hitch Ball # 19260 is generally found on very small trailers with a total weight below 2,000lbs. The 2" Hitch Ball # 40038 will be the most common size used on most utility trailers you would be able to tow. The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40005 is commonly found on larger trailers but is also the most popular size used on camping trailers. We... view full answer...
Yes, you can get a 2 inch trailer hitch ball for the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar, # 11830. The ball mount that comes with the trailer hitch requires a ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank. Take a look at Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Medium Shank, # TR63822. This ball has a capacity of 3,500 pounds of gross trailer weight and 350 pounds of tongue weight. Make sure you stay within the capacities of the trailer hitch and your 1999 Mercedes E-Class Wagon. view full answer...
The hitch ball that you need depends on what size hitch ball the coupler requires on the trailer that you are towing. The coupler on a trailer requires a specific size hitch ball, however some couplers are adjustable for different ball sizes. There should be a stamp somewhere on the coupler of your trailer saying what size ball is required.
If you will be carrying hitch mounted accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier with this trailer hitch, then you will need a stabilization... 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...
To determine what size hitch ball you will need to pull your custom flat bed trailer, you will just need to look at the coupler on the trailer. Typically, the size hitch ball needed will be stamped into the coupler's metal housing or listed on a safety sticker.
Once you find the hitch ball size you need, you will also need to check the ball shank diameter to ensure that it will fit the ball hole on your ball mount. Lastly, you will just choose a hitch ball that has at least a 6,000 pound... view full answer...
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... view full answer...
The only gooseneck hitch ball size that fits the Remov-A-Ball Gooseneck Trailer Hitch # 6300 is the 2-5/16" Diameter Hitch Ball # 5973.
If you don't already have a gooseneck hitch just let me know the year/make/model of your pickup and I can make a recommendation for a gooseneck hitch setup that is compatible with the larger 3" diameter hitch ball size. view full answer...
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...
To provide a 2 inch hitch ball for your Trailer Valet XL # TVXL25 that came with a 2-5/16 inch ball, you can use the 2 Inch Hitch Ball for Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVHB2. This part number will provide you with a new 2 inch diameter ball for your dolly.
The bases for the 2 inch ball and 2-5/16 inch ball are the same, so you can swap out one diameter ball for the other. My contact at Trailer Valet says it will just take a good wrench to remove the 2-5/16 inch ball and install the... view full answer...
The CURT Class I Trailer Hitch, # C11205, comes with the CURT Mfg. recommended ball mount, # C45521, which uses a hitch ball with a 3/4 inch diameter shank.
For a trailer with a 1-7/8 inch coupler, you can use the CURT hitch Ball, # C40001, and for a trailer coupler that uses a 2 inch ball you can use the CURT Hitch Ball, # C40018. view full answer...
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...
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