Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount With 2-5/16" Hitch Ball for 7,000 lb Trailer
Question:
Im purchasing a dump trailer with a GVWR of 7000#. It takes a 2 5/16 ball. I need an adjustable ball hitch. Which one woulf you all recommend. Thanks
asked by: Brandon B
Expert Reply:
So the answer to the exact adjustable ball mount you need really depends on the amount of rise or drop you require. If you aren't sure how to measure for that, I've added a link to a help article detailing how to determine that.
With that in mind, I'll give you some options, and I also want to point out that adjustable ball mounts do come with both a 2" hitch ball and 2-5/16" hitch ball, though if you never need the 2" ball you can simply store it away.
I recommend the Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mounts because they are made of solid aluminum so they are extremely strong and resistant to corrosion unlike steel mounts, and because they are more economical than similar mounts despite having the same quality. You can choose the right one based on the rise or drop you need (they adjust in 1" increments):
- 4" Drop, 5" Rise: Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount with Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2400
- 6" Drop, 7" Rise: Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount with Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2600
- 8" Drop, 9" Rise: Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount with Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2800
- 10" Drop, 11" Rise: Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount with Chrome Balls # FA42-00-2900
You can mount them to your 2" hitch with the Pin and Clip # PC3 although I recommend the Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # FA86-00-3660.
The lock set will not only lock the mount to your hitch, but it also locks the ball platform to the mount, protecting your investments. I have added links to video reviews for you to check out as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 4" Drop, 5" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
more information >
Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 6" Drop, 7" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
more information >
Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 8" Drop, 9" Rise
- 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 - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
more information >
Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 10" Drop, 11" Rise
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 11 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
more information >
Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set for Flash E Series Ball Mounts
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Bent Pin
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- 3-7/8 Inch Span
- Fastway
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
more information >
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- Video: Fastway Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount Review
- Shop: Flash Simple 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch - 4" Drop, 5" Rise
- Video: Fastway Flash E Series Ball Mounts Lock and Adjustment Pin Review
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- Q&A: Availability of an Aluminum Adjustable Ball Mount with 1-7/8 inch Ball
- Q&A: Balls are Loose on Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit AM3410
- Video: Fastway Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - FA42-00-2600 Review
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- Q&A: Weight Capacity of Fastway Trailer Hitch Lock # FA86-00-3660
- Q&A: What Size Adjustment Pin Is Needed for the Flash E Series Adjustable Ball Mount
- Video: Review of Andersen Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - AM3461
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