Do Longer Ball Mounts Have Lower Towing Capacities
Question:
When would the length or adjustable rise or of a ball mount affect the carrying capacity of the hitch receiver or tongue weight enough to be a concern? In other words, if a longer or lower ball mount decreases the capacity of either component, how can this be determined?
asked by: Megan V
Expert Reply:
Typically the ball mounts that are longer or have large drops/rises have lower capacities than ones that are more standard in dimensions. This is designed to help take care of the capacity reduction question you mentioned since there isn't a hard and fast rule that applies for the scenarios you mentioned.
For example, the Brophy ball mount part # BM20 that you mentioned has a capacity of 10,000 lb trailer weight and 1,000 lb tongue weight.
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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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