Trailer Hitch Balls

Curt hitch ball #40038 has a 1 inch diameter shank. For Curt balls with 3/4 or 1 inch diameter shanks you would use wrench #C20001. The nut on that ball should use the 1-1/2 inch end of the wrench. You could also use a large crescent wrench if you…

You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket. You…

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

So long as the trailer hitch on your tow vehicle - in your case the Cayenne - is rated for weight distribution the tow vehicle won't matter for the weight distribution hitch. In order to choose the best weight distribution system you will…

To secure both the shank and ball platform portions of the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount MT70067 to your RV you can use two of our Hitch Receiver Locks #e98881. The #e98881 provides an extra wide center span of 3-5/8-inches, which is more…

The #e98881 lock you referenced is a fit for Class III, IV and V hitches. It is intended for use as a hitch lock, to deter theft of a ball mount or other hitch mounted accessory. The receiver tube of a Class V hitch is typically about 3-1/2 inches…

Thank you for providing a photo of your trailer coupler. Trailers should always be level when hitched. If a trailer is out of level when towed it will tend to have more sway. I notice you have weight distribution (WD) lift brackets on your trailer…

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

That's an excellent question, and the answer is there isn't a hard-and-fast number that means a weight distribution hitch is required. The best way to assess this is if the sag is noticeable, either visually or when towing. You really…

Yes, the Dexter DX7.5L A-60 Brake Actuator #DX27FR is compatible with tandem axle trailers.

The Dexter #DX27FR brake actuator would work great for a tandem axle trailer with drum brakes. We don't offer the mounting bolts, but you could source the grade 5 1/2 inch bolts locally. I've linked to a product description video for…

The Dexter #DX27FR would make a good replacement for trailers weighing less than 7500 lbs. The coupler is compatible with a 2 inch trailer ball, so if your trailer meets those criteria, the #DX27FR would be an excellent choice. UFP is now owned by…