Is Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set Secure Enough to Leave on a Ball Mount and Not Lose Ball

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Is the ball mount itself secure enough to run my truck without the trailer attached without the ball coming loose? That is, do I have to remove the ball I just used each time I my trailer from the vehicle?

asked by: David G

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With the ball # 901B torqued to the ball mount and one of the balls in place it will not go anywhere. You can leave it on the ball mount without worrying about losing the ball portion. Take a look at the video I have linked to see how it works.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

For the Andersen #AM3100, the torque spec for the set bolts is 180-foot pounds. For the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned 5th-Wheel-to-Gooseneck Adapter #CAB-C5G, the cap screws require 100-ft lbs of torque.

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Answer 2

We have a similar way to accomplish what you are looking for from the #C45901 but we don't have replacement platforms for it. So instead you'd want the shank part #AMAC1, two platforms #BA-1 and then the ball sizes you want #63845 and…

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Answer 3

You can have a 2-5/16 inch hitch ball on either a 1 inch or 1-1/4 inch shank. The nut on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank takes a wrench with a 1-7/8 inch socket. A hitch ball with a 1 inch shank will take a wrench with a 1-1/2 inch socket. You…

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Answer 4

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

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…

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Answer 8

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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Is Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Ball Set Secure Enough to Leave on a Ball Mount and Not Lose Ball

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