Will Brophy Ball Mount BM20 Allow Rear Hatch to Open
Question:
Vehicle: 2023 Ford Explorer LTD with Class IV Trailer Tow Package, Trailer Sway Control Trailer: 2022 Sunray 129 Sport, 1,930 dry weight with 500 lb cargo capacity Need: To be able to open my rear hatch while still hooked up Would Brophy Ball Mount for 2 Hitches - 3/4 Rise, 2 - 13-1/4 Long - 10K Item # BM20 work? Also would I need sway bars with the longer ball mount. Thanks!
asked by: Kathy C
Expert Reply:
Yes, the rear hatch on your Ford Explorer will still be able to open when using the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # BM20.
You wouldn't need sway bars due to the longer ball mount so you're set there. You'd only need a hitch ball, either 2" hitch ball # C54CR or 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40005 depending on your trailer coupler.
Then to secure the ball mount use pin and clip # C21504 or hitch lock # e98881.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Pin and Clip for 2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 2-3/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- 2-3/4 Inch Long
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- CURT
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2-5/16" 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
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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etrailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - Flush - 3-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Steel
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 3-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Brophy
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