Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 80248 Review Video

We have 12 inch drops and we have 14 inch drop ball mounts but we do not have a 13 inch. Going an inch lower would be better than an inch higher though. But you did say that the 12 inch drop put your trailer 1 inch lower than that your hitch so that…

We do offer hitch extenders which can be used for towing but the big thing to keep in mind when using such adapters is capacity, as they reduce this by 50%. The longest extender we offer for standard applications is 18" like the Trailer Hitch…

I attached an FAQ for you to check out that details all of this, but what you need to do is get your truck and your trailer on level ground and take a couple measurements. You will need to measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler on the…

The 12 inches of drop that the Cushioned Ball Mount #AMSC12 has is measured from the top of the ball mount shank down to the top of the ball platform. See the picture I attached. I attached a review video for you to check out also.

I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Cushioned Ball Mount, #AMSC12, to measure. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the gusset at the back of the bar measures 4-1/4 inches. I have included a picture that I made that shows some measurements…

To determine the amount of drop you need in a ball mount you need to have your trailer and tow vehicle on level ground and measure from the ground to the bottom of your coupler, and from the ground to the inside of the top of your hitch receiver.…

The Fastway Flash E Series HD Adjustable Ball Mount #FA42-00-2925 referenced in your question has a distance of 16 inches from the top of the shank to the bottom of the unused hitch ball when set at its lowest position. This will certainly provide…

On the Convert-a-Ball cushioned ball mount #AMSV10 from the center of the hitch pin hole to were the nearest part of the drop is approximately 4-1/4 inches. This amount can very slightly depending on the welds. I have edited your picture to show…

To answer your question first- Yes. You are able to use the Blue Ox Sway Pro Weight Distribution Shank #BXW4003 as a standard rise/drop ball mount. To make it a complete towing setup, you need to add the Ball Mount Adapter #BA-1 , which works with…

The reason is pretty simple. The Blue Ox #BX88132 is specifically designed for flat towing and has been rigorously tested for that purpose. The Patriot Hitch #PH54FR adjustable drop receiver adapter has NOT been tested for flat towing a vehicle,…

The first thing I would check is the trailer wiring running light fuse located in the power distribution box under the hood. Once the fuse box is located check the legend on the lid to determine the correct fuse to check. Blown running light fuses…

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part #HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare…