Can A Ball Mount be Flipped for the Correct Amount of Rise/Drop

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Is it ok to turn the ball mount over to get a rise. I will be pulling a 2500lb camper.

asked by: Jason A

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The Curt Class I Drawbar part # C45019 can be installed right side up which will give you a rise of 5/8" or upside down which will give you a drop of 1-1/4". However, the above ball mount is only rated for use with trailers up to 2,000 lbs therefore I cannot recommend you use this ball mount to tow a 2,500 lb trailer.

For a similar ball mount with equal rise/drop, I recommend the Draw Tite Drawbar part # 36053 which is rated for use with trailers up to 3,500 lbs. I have attached a review video of this ball mount for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

When the platform of the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount #C45901 is in the drop position but up in the highest position possible the drop is right at 2 inches. I attached a review video for this ball mount for you to check out as well.

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Answer 2

I called my contact at Curt and they told me that you can use the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount, part #C45331 flipped over if you wish but you will probably have a heck of a time removing the ball. They said the ball is machine-torqued at 450…

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Answer 3

According to the folks at Curt, when the #CU37FR and #C48007 pintle hooks are designed and cast, they are not designed to withstand the force they'd be subjected to if they were inverted and used as standard ball mount. You'd be best served…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount item #C45901 can adjust for a zero to 1" rise. The shank can be flipped for a max rise of 5-1/4" and drop of 6-3/4" but it doesn't have to be with the adjustability of the channel.…

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Answer 5

Yes you will be able to flip the #C45055 upside down and also flip the hitch ball around to create a 2" rise.

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 9

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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