Trailer Hitch Ball Mount With Longer Shaft and 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball

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i have a Dodge Ram pickup truck and I an trying to find a ball mount with a longer shaft. I had one before but after we moved I am unable to find it. With an average size shaft, my wife has damaged her pickup truck and the nose of my stock trailer when she tries to back up the trailer. What size shaft should I get to keep my truck from being damaged and still be able to tow my 16 foot stock trailer?

asked by: Paul S

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Helpful Expert Reply:

We can get you a ball mount with a longer shaft to help keep your trailer safe. Without knowing the rise or drop you need, or the weight capacity, I can only offer a couple of general recommendations for ball mounts with long shafts.

Since you have a trailer that utilizes a 2-5/16" hitch ball I assume it is on the heavier side so the best options are:

- 13-1/4" Long Shaft: Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lb Capacity # BM20 and 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40007

- 11-3/8" Long Shaft: B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 16,000 lb Capacity # BWBMHD30013 and 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # BWHB94050

expert reply by: Kyle S

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Answer 1

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch…

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Answer 2

We do have the correct repair kit for your coupler as the Demco Coupler Repair Kit #DM5696 will only work on the leverlock 2" coupler or model DA66 brake actuator. The Trigger Latch Repair Kit for A-Frame Couplers #CA-5100-RK is the…

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Answer 3

You will want to match the ball you use with what the trailer coupler requires. It is definitely possible that the coupler could come off of the ball if you are using a ball that is too small for the coupler. We have many 2-5/16 inch balls. I have…

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Answer 4

The Blue Ox Track Pro #BLU36FR requires a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" diameter shank, so you can use something like the Draw-Tite #19286, which is a 2-5/16" hitch ball with a 1-1/4" shank. The Track Pro #BLU36FR is designed…

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Answer 5

To choose a weight distribution system, you'll need to first determine the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. To that figure, add the weight of any gear stowed in the cargo area of the SUV or truck bed behind the…

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Answer 6

The Fastway weight distribution #FA94-00-0600 and the Blue Ox part #BLU45FR are very similar as the Blue Ox is essentially a replica system of the Fastway that is super popular and well established as a great and high value system. Functionally I…

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Answer 7

Since you anticipate being at your towing capacity of 3,500 lbs a weight distribution system is your best option to allow you tow safely. So the most economical option we have that also will get the job done well is the Blue Ox kit part #BLU45FR…

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Answer 8

The Blue Ox weight distribution system part #BLU72XR that you referenced would be a great option for your 2015 Forest River Rockwood HW 277 based on the weights you listed and the hitch ball size you need of 2 inch.

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Answer 9

You can back up your trailer with the Blue Ox Weight Distribution System #BLU45FR you referenced as long as you are baking up in a straight line. If you are needing to make any turns while backing up the trailer, you will just need to remove the…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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