Recommended Adjustable Ball Mount with Long Shank for Back of Class C Motorhome

Question

Question:

Hello, I have a class C motor home and need to get an adjustable height hitch BUT I need it to have a long shank to get past the rear bumper. From the center of the receiver pin hole to the outside wall of the bumper I am at 7. I see a lot of long shanks but they have the angled steel support on them which closes off the length and when flipped upside down to get the height, the support would hit the bumper. I currently have a BW hitch which works fine but I have to use an extender to get past the bumper and I just noticed it is only rated for 3500lbs. Plus I like the idea of not having multiple pieces to pull my trailer so 1 component would be better. Is it also true that Weight distribution hitches are not recommended for Motorhomes? Thor put out a video saying they will do more damage than good. Thanks

asked by: Nick B

0

Expert Reply:

I'll start off by saying that in almost all cases, using a hitch extender will reduce your tongue weight by 50%, so your 350-lbs TW/3500-lbs towing capacity hitch is likely limited to 175-lbs TW and 1750-lbs towing. However, the Buyers Products # 3371802225 would likely be a good solution since it has 16" from the center of the hitch pin to the top of the hitch ball, so it will clear the 7" you've mentioned without issue. I really like that this ball mount comes with all 3 hitch ball sizes, so you'll be covered no matter what you're towing, and it will provide you with 6" of drop.

If you need more drop than that, the Adjustable Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7-3/8" Drop, 6-1/8" Rise - 6,000 lbs # 6580 has the most drop available that would work on your setup at 7-3/8", and it does have 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch ball. It does not come with any hitch balls, so you'd need one with a 1" diameter shank; I've gone ahead and linked our entire selection of those to this answer for you if you want to go this route.

In regards to weight distribution on motorhomes, it's quite common because of the distance that the hitch usually is from the rear axle; if you're having trouble with trailer sway, adding something like the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit - Economy - by Draw-Tite, Reese and Hidden Hitch # 83660 would be a good solution.

I've linked some review videos on these parts for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B

0

Answer 1

The Buyers Products Replacement Tri-Balls #3373020620 for Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch #3371802225 is 1" from the hitch pin center hole to the end of the hitch tube(see image). This is the same measurement for all the mounting holes as they are in…

view full answer...

Answer 2

The Buyers Products Adjustable Tri-Ball Hitch part #3371802225 and the Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount part #D900 are both very similar. The main difference as you mentioned is that the Buyers Products Ball Mount has a longer shank which then…

view full answer...

Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Adjustable Ball Mount with Sway-Control Tab #7390 measures 11-3/4-inches from its hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. I confirmed with my contact there that there is no longer version offered. MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball…

view full answer...

Answer 4

On Roadmaster tow dolly #RM-2050-1 the ball height is 18 inches. I have included a picture showing this for you. If you need a ball mount with the right rise or drop I recommend using an adjustable ball mount. I have included a link to the adjustable…

view full answer...

Answer 5

I do have a solution for you but all of our other long shank ball mounts are shorter than the Curt #C45900 that you currently have. You could use a Gen-Y shank like part #325-GH-303 for a 5" rise/drop or part #325-GH-304 for a 7-1/2"…

view full answer...

Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

view full answer...

Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

view full answer...

Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

view full answer...

Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

view full answer...

Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

view full answer...