Recommended Extended Ball Mount for 1-1/4 Hitch Receiver on 2018 Subaru Outback

Question:

I am in need of a 1 1/4 inch ball mount with 1 inch or 1 1/4 inch with a 5/8inch pin hole and 3/4inch ball shaft hole. My tow vehicle is a 2018 Subaru Outback 6 cylinder with manufacturer hitch installed and the camper is a 1993 Coleman/Fleetwood Arcadia with 1 7/8inch ball size coupler. I would really like a little more distance between the car and camper so that I dont inadvertently damage the sensors in the car bumper. Thank you

asked by: Cindy L

Expert Reply:

It sounds like you're looking for a longer ball mount for a 1-1/4" hitch receiver installed on your 2018 Subaru Outback. The longest available ball mount for a 1-1/4" hitch is the Curt Class II Drawbar - 3-7/8" Rise - 13-1/2" Long - 3,500 lbs # C45000, which is 13-1/2" long and will fit a hitch ball with a 3/4" diameter; hitch pin hole size is typically standard depending on the receiver size and a 1-1/4" receiver typically has a 1/2" hitch pin hole. This ball mount does have a 3-7/8" rise though, which may not work for your application, but it will get the trailer moved a bit further away from the tow vehicle.

There is also the Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5/8" Rise, 1-1/4" Drop - 7" Long - 3.5K # 36051 you were looking at, which is more flat and won't have as pronounced rise/drop. This ball mount extends 7" from the hitch pin hole to the hole on the ball mount, so it does provide a little bit of additional clearance compared to a standard ball mount.

expert reply by: Erik B