Why Do Longer Ball Mounts Not Cut Hitch Capacity but Hitch Extenders Do
Question:
Am I to understand that if I use a hitch extender it cuts my capacity to 3000/300 but if I use a extended receiver I can still go with 10000/1000?
asked by: Ron
Helpful Expert Reply:
You are correct. I know it seems somewhat conter-intuitive, but an extended ball mount does not cut the capacity of the vehicle hitch yet a hitch extender does do that. Reason being the hitch extenders are typically much longer than the longer ball mounts and they have quite a bit more movement due to the two connection points. Those being the extender to the hitch, and the extender to the ball mount.
The fixed ball mount # BM20 is longer at 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole, and its capacity will work great for you.
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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
- 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
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Brophy
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