Using Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount with Surge Breaks
Question:
I plan to use this ball mount on a motor home to pull a tow dolly with surge breaks. Since the ball mount moves slightly front to back, will this movement have any effect on the function or effectiveness of the surge break?
asked by: Michael V
Expert Reply:
The Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount # AMSC12 is absolutely compatible with the surge breaks on your tow dolly. You may not even notice it the cushion interacting with your surge couple. The way cushion is designed is that the more pressure that is put on it the firmer it gets. The cushion itself is so dense that more force would be needed to compress that cushion than to actuate the surge coupler. Where this ball mount truly shines is when there's a lot of road shock that needs to be cushioned so that your tow driveline and hitch assembly won't wear down so quickly.
If you don't yet have a ball for your mount, you can pick up a convert-a-ball set # 901b with easily interchangeable ball sizes.
Products Referenced in This Question
Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set - 1-7/8" and 2" Balls - 1" Shank - Nickel
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Interchangeable Ball Set
- Nickel-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/2 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Convert-A-Ball
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 10-3/4" Rise, 12" Drop - 7,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 12 Inch
- Rise - 11 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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