Can The Curt RockerBall Be Used On Trailers With Surge Or Electric Brakes

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Can I use Rockerball 12k with Surge and Electric brakes on my two trailers?

asked by: Jim

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Expert Reply:

Yes, the Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C29FR is just a ball mount with a rubber base to absorb road shock for a more comfortable towing experience and would not have any compatibility issues with any braking systems or trailers without brakes.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The Convert a Ball ball mounts like the #AMSC4HD and the Curt Rebellion XD #part #C45949-2516 offer cushioning in a similar way (front to back cushioning) but the Curt Rebellion is going to offer superior cushioning to the Convert a Ball. The reason…

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Answer 2

The Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter Shank #C29FR will not work with the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs #AMSC2 which has a 1 inch diameter ball…

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Answer 3

You definitely need a weight distribution system with an anti-sway system that does allow for some flex. If the tongue weight rating is too high, it can be super tight during transport. As far as weight distribution hitches and anti-sway systems used…

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Answer 4

The Dexstar Steel Spoke Trailer Wheel - 13" x 4-1/2" Rim #AM20222DX will physically fit with any tire designed to fit on a 13" x 4-1/2" wheel so your 155/80R13 tire should fit. With that being said, the 155/80R13 tire size is…

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Answer 5

The Curt Rebellion XD like part #C45949-2516 and the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount #325-GH-1124 are the two most advanced cushioned ball mounts. As far as cushioning goes the Gen-Y is the winner as it has a design that allows for more cushioning…

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Answer 6

All of the 4.80-12 trailer tires are going to be bias ply tires but I have good news for you. A 145/80-12 trailer tire will fit the same size wheel width as the 4.80-12. But the 145 will be approximately 0.8 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than…

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Answer 7

Lug nuts are not included with our trailer wheel and tire combos like the Karrier ST175/80R13 Radial Trailer Tire with 13" Aluminum Wheel #AM32001HWTB that you referenced as not everyone needs them, so it allows us the ability to not have to…

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Answer 8

Any given tire size will fit a range of wheel widths. For a 175/80-13 trailer tire it will fit a 13 inch wheel that is 4-1/2, 5, or 5-1/2 inches wide. Wheel #AM20222DX is a 13 x 4-1/2 inch wheel so a 175/80-13 tire will fit on it. This wheel has a 4…

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Answer 9

There is a Kenda ST145R12 Radial Trailer Tire in load range E with the following option: - Kenda Karrier S-Trail ST145/R12 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range E #AM10140

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Answer 10

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 11

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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Answer 12

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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