Weight Capacity of the Ball Mount Adapter for Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Shank # BA-1

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Bob G stated that the BA-1 ball mount adapter is max rated to a 5000LB trailer. Is this correct? I want to pull a 7300LB travel trailer with out weight dist. TW 1204LB

asked by: Matt M

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The Ball Mount Adapter for Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank # BA-1 has a 10,000 lb trailer weight capacity and a 2,000 lb tongue weight capacity. This is designed to be used with the shank part # AMAC1.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

According to Convert-A-Ball, although they recommend using the #CABPN-2 3/4 inch pins to secure the #BA-1 it is perfectly acceptable to use 3/4 inch Grade 8 bolts instead of the pins. The only downside is that changing the ball height would be more…

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Answer 2

We have the Convert-a-Ball part #BA-1 which is a ball mount platform that fits standard weight distribution shanks like your Blue Ox SwayPro weight distribution. Then for a 2 inch hitch ball that would fit this you'd want the part #40038 or part…

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Answer 3

I pulled one of the Ball Mount Adapters, part #BA-1 from our warehouse and took a measurement for you. As the attached photo shows, the center-to-center measurement is 2-1/2 inches. With 3 inch spacing on your shank this will unfortunately not work…

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Answer 4

Yes, the Convert a Ball mount adapter #BA-1 is a fit for the weight distribution shank part #C17125. The adapter is designed to fit standard ball mount shanks like the Curt so it would be a great option.

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Answer 5

I see the confusion with the hole spacing and think I can clear it up. The holes are 3/4 inch and they are 2-1/2 inches apart on center. They are not 1-1/4 inches apart however, that is the adjustment increment based on the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned…

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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

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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

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 11

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 12

Yep, so long as your 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness is not a hybrid both the Curt and etrailer hitches will fit: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13382 - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98912 The only difference besides price is the finish; the…

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