Hitch Ball Size Needed for 6,000 Pound Custom Flat Bed Trailer
Question:
The custom flat bed trailer has a V5 2FJ 6,000 lb rating. What ball size is required? Thanks
asked by: Ernie K
Expert Reply:
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 weight capacity to use with your 6,000 pound trailer.
For example, the Curt Hitch Ball # C40004 has a 2 inch diameter ball, a 1 inch diameter shank and a 6,000 pound gross trailer weight.
I have attached a link that will take you to our available selection of ball mounts for you to look through. I have also included an article on trailer hitch balls that you may find helpful.
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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