Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2014 Audi Q5 with Factory Trailer Hitch
Question:
I am buying a 2014 Audi Q5 with and OEM trailer hitch receiver. Audi does not provide a ball mount. I am not sure whether a straight or curved mount is needed. My Kendon motorcycle trailer uses a 2inch ball and the straight ball mount on my outgoing Toyota RAV4 works perfectly. Once I know the proper ball mount for the Q5 I will buy a new one. Even if I could reuse the existing ball mount it is too old! rusty and beat up for a shiny new Audi.
asked by: Hardy K
Expert Reply:
I prefer the S8 myself. On your 2014 Audi Q5 it is likely going to come with a 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. This means that it is a Class III or IV trailer hitch and you can use any ball mount you want. You will want one that has the proper rise or drop needed to tow the trailer level. I have included a link to our help article that shows how to measure to get a ball mount with the right rise or drop. I have also included a link to our fixed ball mount main page.
Another option is to go with an adjustable ball mount such as # TK5007. This will allow you some adjustability since it has up to an 8 inch possible rise or 10 inch drop. This ball mount takes a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank such as # 63845 for a 2 inch ball.
Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 9" Rise to 10-1/4" Drop - 5,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Convert-A-Ball
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 750 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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