Adjustable Ball Mount for Ford Expedition Towing Boat Trailer
Question:
Hello! I have a 2013 Ford Expedition EL with a tow package. Total capacity is 9,200 lbs. I have a boat and trailer tandem axel with surge dual axel brakes with a total weight of 8,500 - 9,000 lbs depending on fuel. Furthest towing distance will be under 20 miles but my concern will be being able to adjust the hitch and/or rise to have the appropriate Tongue Weight and also have the trailer level for best stability. Any recommendations for my setup? I-beam aluminum trailer from EZ Loader. Ball size is 2 5/16”. Class IV hitch on the Expedition factory installed. Other question - Since I cannot add a weight distribution system to an I beam aluminum boat trailer, anything else you recommend to have the most stable and secure setup for highway hauling? Thanks!
asked by: Justin K
Expert Reply:
If you went with an adjustable ball mount like the part # AM3410 you'd have ability to select the correct rise drop for your trailer to tow it level or if you determine the rise/drop you need I can recommend you a fixed hitch instead.
I attached a help article on determining the rise/drop you would need.
The part # AM3410 has the ball size you need, the weight capacity you need, and also can do up to 5-1/2 inches of drop.
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Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Zinc Balls - 5-1/2" Drop
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Aluminum Shank - Silver
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Andersen
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