Is it Safe to Use Ball Mount With 6-1/2 Inch Rise on 2003 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Hey, looking at specs, my 03 Honda Odyssey minivan, with a typical U-Haul 5x8 cargo trailer will need a 18.5inch ball height. The top of the receiver on Reese Trailer hitch is about 12. Guessing that I need a ball mount with a 6.5inch rise. Ive never towed with this vehicle before, but thats what I would need. Question, is using a 6.5inch rise considered safe? Most of the ball mounts with that much rise are rated for very high loads, and this minivan is only rated to tow 3500 lbs maybe 1,500 as Payload in the trailer. Im just trying to move some furniture with a small u-haul trailer.
asked by: Bill
Expert Reply:
It is perfectly safe to use a ball mount like the # C45100 you were looking at with your 2003 Honda Odyssey. This ball mount has a gross towing weight of 3,500 lbs in the 6-1/4" rise position so it works for any trailer as long as it does not exceed 3,500 lbs. Like your vehicle, it is fine to tow something below the maximum capacity. It is only unsafe if you exceed that capacity.
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-1/4" Rise, 7-1/2" Drop - 13" Long - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 6 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: Ball Mount Basics: Weight Capacity, Class, and Size
- Q&A: How Can Longer Ball Mount Not Reduce Hitch Weight Capacity
- Video: Fulton Aluminum Ball Mount Review
- Video: Brophy Hitch Ball - Trailer Hitch Ball - SC23-C Review
- Video: Brophy Long Shank Hitch Ball Review
- Shop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 8,000 lbs - Aluminum
- Shop: 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 6,000 lbs
- Shop: 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless - 7.5K
- Search Results: 2in ball
- Shop: Brophy Ball Mount - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 16" Long - Aluminum - 8,000 lbs
- Shop: 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 8K
- Video: Curt Class III Ball Mount Review C45064
- Video: Curt Ball Mount Review C45100
- Video: Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45100 Review
- Shop: Trailer Hitch Ball Mount 10" Drop, 7,500 lbs
- Shop: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-1/4" Rise, 7-1/2" Drop - 13" Long - 5,000 lbs
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Search Results: trailer hitch ball mount
- Q&A: What is the Actual Drop of the Curt Ball Mount C45100
- Video: Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2019 Toyota RAV4
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
- Article: How to Choose the Right Trailer Hitch Class
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch?
- Search Results: trailer hitch
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Search Results: hitch
- Q&A: What Is An OEM Prep Package And How Do I Know If I Have It
- Article: How to Measure for Trailer Hitch Drop
- Search Results: trailer brake controller
on Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
