Difference Between etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989891 and # 989899

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what is the difference between kits 989891 and 989897 besides the number of receivers to justify the 989897 kit being less than 989891 kit?

asked by: Vern M

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The difference between the two ball mount kits # 989891 and # 989899 is just that the # 989899 comes with two of the ball mounts that comes with the # 989891 and an additional hitch pin and clip.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We don't have a combo of the Curt Hitch Ball #C40008 and Curt Ball Mount #C45340. The ball mount is extremely heavy-duty, rated up to 17,000 pounds. I think it's safe to assume you don't have a torque wrench rated up to 450 foot pounds…

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If you have a bench vise you can put a cloth around the ball and use the vise to hold it so you can torque the nut to spec on ball #C40008. Like you said this ball doesn't have wrench flats so there isn't really a better way than using a…

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Ideally your tongue weight needs to be between 10 and 15 percent of your trailer's total weight. That lines up with your trailer being able to tow up to 5,000 lbs and up to 700 lbs tongue weight. So with boat trailers you can get a larger…

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While Draw-Tite has confirmed that the Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #DT22MR will fit your 2023 Kia Sportage we have not had one in to install in our facility for images. I reached out to Draw-Tite and they confirmed that there is no additional…

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If the trailer is less than 1 inch off of being perfectly level either up or down then it will be perfectly fine. Having it slightly higher would be better because presumably the tongue weight of the trailer will pull it down a little. You could also…

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According to Honda the towing capacity for your 2014 Honda CR-V is 1,500 lbs. As long as your trailer is not over 1,500 lb when loaded you'd be totally fine. The Draw Tite hitch part #36520 that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your vehicle…

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In order to determine if a 2020 GMC Terrain has the factory tow package you will need to take a look in the rear fuse box on the driver side of the vehicle. In the fuse box there will be two locations you need to check, K2 and K3 which are for the…

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To find out if your 2020 GMC Terrain has the factory tow package you will need to get into the fuse compartment in the rear of your vehicle. This fuse box will be located on the drivers side beneath the window. Once inside you will want to find the…

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Answer 9

Basically a lot depends on what you will be using the hitch for. If it is just for accessories such as a bike rack or cargo carrier than for the most part you will be fine with a Class II trailer hitch. If you will be towing then I would go with the…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

In regards to a 2018 GMC Terrain, not all models with the tow package port will actually have the tow package wiring. In other words, the port may be present but the wires are not run from this to the fuse block therefore the port is inoperable even…

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Answer 12

We've actually had the chance to install the Yakima Ridgeback 4 #Y02458 on a similar 2017 Toyota Highlander as your 2020 model and found it fit and worked great. You can check out the review video link I attached for it on this page.

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