Ball Mount Recommendation for a Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch Hitch Opening

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need to find a ball mount class 5 that will fit a factory installed tow package for my new king ranch 450.

asked by: Jim F

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Expert Reply:

There are three ball mounts we offer that will work for the 2-1/2 inch hitch on your Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch opening. The problem that many encounter is that the Ford 2-1/2 inch hitches are very tight with round corners and many ball mounts like the Reese Titan Ball Mount # RP45323 that you referenced will not fit without modification.

The ball mounts we have found to work on the Ford 2-1/2 hitches are the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-2, the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-4, and the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-6.

I attached an FAQ article on how to pick out the correct ball mount for you to check out.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

I have a few options depending on the amount you will be towing and how adjustable you want to hitch to be for other trailers. First is the Curt RockerBall Anti-Rattle Towing Kit #C63KR. This uses a standard style ball mount with a cushioned 2"…

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Answer 2

I can help you with this process. In addition to the wrench, you will need a torque wrench. Many of these ball mounts will have fairly high torque specs. If you have a hitch ball with a 1-1/4" shank, you will need a 1-7/8" wrench and a…

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Answer 3

At most the tongue weight of a trailer would cause about 1/2 inch to 1 inch of sag at the ball mount (give or take a little and different for every vehicle). But on a 2016 Ford F-250 the suspension is potentially beefy enough to limit the sag to even…

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Answer 4

Yes, the #AMSC6HD could be used with a hitch reducer sleeve like you mentioned but since these types of adapters can cause a bit of movement your best option would be the version of this ball mount that is designed to fit 2-1/2 inch hitches directly…

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Answer 5

The heaviest cushioned ball mounts we currently offer are 18,000 pounds gross towing weight. The tongue weight is 2,000 pounds. They are the Convert-A-Ball #AMSCV-6, #AMSCV-2 and #AMSCV-4. The most popular of the 3 we currently offer is part…

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Answer 6

Since the tongue weight of the trailer will pull down a little on the truck you can go with a ball mount that has a 5 inch drop. I actually recommend going with an adjustable ball mount that has multiple balls, #WS6-25. This ball mount has a 2 inch…

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Answer 7

The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount #AMSCV-6 referenced in your question will work perfectly with the 2-1/2 inch factory receiver on your 2019 Ford F-250. This sturdy steel ball mount will slide right into the 2-1/2 inch receiver without the need for an…

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Answer 8

The OEM Ford 2-1/2 inch receiver has more rounded edges. Many 2-1/2 inch accessories, in this case ball mounts, have more squared off corners. This difference causes the squared off accessories not to fit. In some cases, some of the powder coating…

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Answer 9

The Convert-A-Ball ball mount, part #AMSCV-6, has about 3-13/16 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the gusset. Keep in mind there is a weld right there at the gusset so that measurement could slightly vary from one to the next but not by…

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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

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.…

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Answer 12

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…

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