Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount for Level Towing with 8 Inch Drop
Question:
I am just looking for a recommendation for an adjustable ball mount rated for at least 8000 lbs. It is for a boat trailer that Im towing behind a 2014 GMC 1500 with factory hitch. Its a 2 ball and I dont plan towing many different trailers, I just want the adjustment so I can get the trailer level. It is about a 2.5 . Im not looking for anything fancy and am a little overwhelmed by the options out there. Any guidance would be appreciated
asked by: Paul
Helpful Expert Reply:
For just a basic adjustable ball mount with the capacity you are seeking I recommend the Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit - 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop, 6-1/2" Rise Item # AM3411 which will fit a 2 inch hitch receiver which is most common on a 1500.
If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver opening then I recommend the Flash E Series HD Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch # FA42-00-2825. This size is more common for the 2500 and 3500 models so I recommend measuring the inside of the receiver to confirm which is a better fit for you.
With either option I recommend the Fastway Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # FA86-00-3160 to secure your ball mount.
Products Referenced in This Question
Flash Simple Heavy Duty 2-Ball Mount - 2-1/2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 8" Rise - 18K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 8 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- Fastway
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Fastway Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock - 2", 2-1/2", and 3" Hitches - 3-5/8" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 3 Inch Hitch
- Fastway
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Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit - 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop, 6-1/2" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Andersen
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