Does Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2-Inch Receiver # D210 Reduce Overall Hitch Capacity
Question:
Would this reduce the overall capacity like the D-192 dual reciever adapter would?
asked by: Christian S
Expert Reply:
No, the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2-Inch Receiver # D210 does NOT reduce your trailer hitch's capacity by 50-percent like the # D-192. This is because the # D210 has a ball mount already welded into place, while the D-192 has a receiver opening. Since the geometry of the welded ball mount is known and fixed there is no chance of an extra-long ball mount being used. Such a condition would indeed result in a reduced capacity. Hitch capacity is only reduced if the receiver portion only is used on D210.
Both products' lower portions are for use only when towing; their top receiver portions are only for use with accessory items like bike racks.
When different items, such as hitches and adapters, are used together the lower-rated item becomes the overall limit for the system much like the weakest link determines the overall capacity of a chain.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Extension
- Accessories and Parts
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Adapters
- Dual Hitch Adapter
- Hitch Extension
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8 Inch Extension
- CURT
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Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Built-In Dual Hitch
- CURT
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