How to Choose Adjustable Ball Mount for Chevy Silverado & 2-1/2 Hitch
Question:
Have a stock 2017 Chevy 2500 w/20inch wheels. What rise/ length would you recommend? Fastway I like a lot
asked by: Bill S
Expert Reply:
When determining the rise or drop needed for a ball mount, there are two measurements you will want to take.
Starting with your 2017 Chevy Silverado, you will want to take a measurement from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch receiver when the truck is on level ground. Then on your trailer, you will measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If the hitch height on your truck is higher, you will need a ball mount with a rise, if the coupler measurement is higher, you will want one with a drop. You will simply select a ball mount that features enough rise or drop that is closest to the difference between your two measurements.
Going with an adjustable ball mount like what you are looking at will give you much more flexibility, especially if you plan on towing more than one trailer. You will just want to make sure the maximum rise or drop on the ball mount is sufficient for your trailer(s).
I definitely recommend the Fastway 2-Ball Mount # FA42-00-2625 that you referenced in your question. This is an adjustable ball mount that features a rise of up to 6 inches or a drop of up to 6 inches.
Products Referenced in This Question
Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for Flash E Series HD Ball Mounts
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- Fastway
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 6" Rise - 18K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Fastway
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