Ball Mount and Hitch Balls for 2018 Ford Escape Titanium
Question:
If I can't use the anti-rattle one is there a dual ball mount that I can use without the anti-rattle?
asked by: Terry G
Helpful Expert Reply:
The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the anti-rattle device on the Solid Tow # DTSTBM6600 is right at 2", so it's not going to work if you've got only 1-1/2"; this also does not come with a 1-7/8" hitch ball. For these reasons it's really not going to be a good choice.
What I recommend doing is using a regular rise/drop ball mount with a 6" drop like the Draw-Tite # 40346, which fits in a 2" receiver and uses hitch balls with 1" shank diameters. For a 1-7/8" hitch ball you'll want to use the # 19260 and for a 2" ball use the # C40004. This will allow you to tow trailers with either size coupler by just swapping out the ball mount. When it comes to security and anti-rattle devices I recommend using the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 2-5/8" Span # 63232 which will work to reduce rattle, and keep your ball mount secured to the tow vehicle.
I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to have a look at, as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Ball Mount - 4-3/4" Rise, 6" Drop - 10-1/4" Long - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - 3-1/2" Span
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Universal Anti-Rattle Lock
- Keyed Unique
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Spring-Loaded Pin
- 3-1/2 Inch Span
- Lets Go Aero
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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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
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- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Fastway
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Roadmaster Quiet Hitch for 2" Trailer Hitches
- Hitch Anti-Rattle
- Standard Anti-Rattle
- Universal
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Sleeve Style
- Accessory Anti-Rattle
- Towing Anti-Rattle
- Roadmaster
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Terry
6/4/2020
If I can't use the anti-rattle one is there a dual ball mount that I can use without the anti-rattle?