Is it Necessary to Change Base on Trailer Valet When Switching From 2-5/16" Hitch Ball to 2" Ball?

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Hi I have a 2-5/16 ball on my trailer valet. Can I just change the ball to a 2” or do I need the base as well. Thanks

asked by: Josie

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Helpful Expert Reply:

It is not necessary to change the base of the 2-5/16" hitch ball on the Trailer Valet XL # TVXL25 if you wanted to switch to a 2" ball. You would be able to use 2" ball # TVHB2 because the bases are the same.

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Thanks for reaching out! The purpose of the Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly for Tandem Axle Trailers #TV56FR is to give you better maneuverability with a tandem axle trailer when utilizing a trailer dolly like the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL25. The…

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The Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly for Tandem Axle Trailers part #TV74FR can be used on a single axle trailer if the weight of the trailer is under the 7,000 lb weight capacity of the dolly. It will do a great job of helping maneuver the trailer…

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I have a solution that will work great but the #TV74FR won't work on gravel. Instead we do have the part #TVXL2 for if your trailer has a 2 inch ball which allows you to maneuver a trailer around much easier and we have found it does work on…

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Answer 4

We have a great trailer dolly for you. It's the Trailer Valet 5X Swivel Jack and Trailer Mover, part #STC-V211. This dolly can handle trailers with a gross weight of 5000 pounds and tongue weights up to 500 pounds. It works by turning a crank…

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There is nothing wrong with your Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25. It is not able to make tight turns with a tandem axle as that creates tension since the wheels are trying to slide across the surface rather than roll. The Trailer Valet Trailer…

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Answer 6

Yes, the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 does come with solid rubber tires. We carry the replacements here with part #TVXLSR if you ever need to replace one, but Trailer Valet did upgrade from the pneumatic tires for this superior design.

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Answer 7

As long as the tongue weight of the trailer is around 10-15 percent of the total trailer weight the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 is going to work like it was designed for. It does decently on flat surfaces and inclines but if it's an…

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Answer 8

Was the ball starting to pivot in the coupler? Did you have the latch of the coupler completely latched down and then have the collar tightened totally to the bottom of the coupler? If you did this it SHOULD work fine and not tilt like you mentioned.…

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Answer 9

The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs item #TVXL2 has a 1,000 lbs tongue weight capacity. This should easily accommodate your boat trailer on a flat surface and over a slight incline. The Trailer Valet…

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Answer 10

Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly #TVXL25 will be able to move your trailer at the near 90 degree angle and up the incline of the driveway. The dolly has 2 gears and you will likely find that the low speed, 27 to 1 ratio will make it easier on you…

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Answer 11

The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1,000 lbs TW #TVXL25 or the 2 inch ball #TVXL2 have two different drive gears to make it easier to go up an incline or to overcome a lip in the concrete as you described.…

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Answer 12

As long as the plywood didn't break or slip the Trailer Valet XL #TVXL25 would work fine on that surface. It has rubber tires which help with traction and Trailer Valet has told us that this can be used on gravel, dirt, and grass so you'd…

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Is it Necessary to Change Base on Trailer Valet When Switching From 2-5/16" Hitch Ball to 2" Ball?

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