Does Ball Mount Length Need to be Factored When Picking Out Ball Mount with Curt Hitch 12264
Question:
Can you suggest an easy way to determine what length of ball mount is recommended with this hitch and or needed for an individual application. In my case a boat trailer in particular. I can forward a picture if helpful. I want to make sure there is plenty of clearance from point on boat trailer closest to back of vehicle to clear during towing and turning the vehicle. Thanks!
asked by: Dave
Expert Reply:
Boat trailers typically have pole tongues which typically don't have any issues with turning clearances. Typically even a-frame trailers aren't prone to clearance issues unless it's just a really short tongue and a really wide trailer. The Curt hitch part # C12264 is in a pretty standard location under the rear bumper so I would not anticipate any issues with the trailer hitting the vehicle with turning.
Typically it's the rise/drop figure that is more important as that's what allows the trailer to sit level like it needs to be. I attached a help article on how to pick out the correct rise/drop for you to check out as well.
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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