Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount Review C45341 Video

The nut and washer of the 2 inch hitch ball #C49FR are zinc coated whereas the rest of the ball is stainless steel.

The L-brackets of the Reese weight distribution system #RE44FR need to install between 24.5 and 27.5 inches from the hitch ball center. I attached a picture that I took from the instructions that shows this. The range gives you a bit of flexibility…

In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #C52042 (52042), the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will…

In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #C52042, the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will also…

We do offer a USA-made hitch ball with specs similar to the one you referenced. B and W offers their 2-5/16-inch hitch ball #BWHB94004. This has a gross weight capacity of 30,000-lbs, a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank that is 2-1/2-inches long, a fine…

The small amount of surface rust on your ball will not affect its future performance. If the ball had been exposed to the elements for many months or years and the corrosion was more severe, I would be reluctant to use it. Since the rust is minor,…

That foot pound rating for torqueing a hitch ball onto a ball mount requires a special torque wrench. A local mechanic should have something compatible. If you can't find anyone with the correct torque wrench as many max out at 250 lbs, then we…

There are a few different ReCurve R3 weight rating options available so I don't know exactly what system you have and if it's properly rated for your trailer with just that info. Your old trailer was rated to weigh up to 4,400 lbs and your…

Great question! I went ahead and reached out to my tech at Curt, and he confirmed that the stainless steel grade used on the 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank #C49FR is grade 304.

The 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-5/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 15K #C49FR you were looking at uses a 1-7/8" nut, and will need a 1-7/8" socket like the #ALL643216. In addition you will need to use a very…

You'd need a drop of right at 1 inch to tow the trailer you mentioned level based on the dimensions you listed. The closest to that is a 2 inch drop ball mount like the part #C45331 which fits a 2 inch hitch like you have as well. It has a towing…

This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best. Most light duty…