Ball Mount Recommendation for a Factory 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch on a 2011 Ford F-350
Question:
IF THE #RP45323 IS NOT RECCOMENDED FOR F350 FAC INSTALLED HITCHES, THEN WHAT DO U RECCOMEND FOR A FACTORY 2 1/2 INCH HITCH ON MY 2011 FORD F350?
asked by: JOHN M
Expert Reply:
For your 2011 Ford F-350 with a factory 2-1/2 inch trailer hitch receiver, you can use the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2-1/2 Inch Hitches # AMSCV-2. It fits 2-1/2-inch hitches with a towing capacity of 18,000 lbs and a tongue weight of 2000 lbs. It has a drop of 2 inches and a rise of 3/4 inches. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank is 9 inches and has a limited 2-year warranty.
This ball mount requires a ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank. The recommended ball with a 2 inch diameter is # A-90, and the recommended ball with a 2-5/16 inch diameter is # 19286. You may also be interested in Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock, # e98881 to deter theft. I have included a link to a video review of this product.
Products Referenced in This Question
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-5/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- CURT
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etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Reese Ball Mount - 3-1/2" Rise, 5" Drop - 10" Long - 18,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Reese
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