Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Installation And Review Videos
Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2014 Chevrolet Suburban- Video
Today, on our 2014 Chevy Suburban, we'll be test fitting the convertible, dual cushioned, adjustable ball mount with a 7 inch riser, 9 inch drop rated at 5,000 pounds, part number CAB-UN. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to get the hitch height of our suburban. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a hitch height of about 24 and a half inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories. We'll begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. After lining up the pin holes, we'll insert our pin through our pin holes and then secure it with the clip on the other side. With the ball mount platform as high as it can go in the drop position, we'll measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 20 inches. more
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5/12/2014 5:12:27 PM
Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe- Video
Today on our 2014 Chevy Tahoe, we'll be doing a quick test fit of the convertible, heavy duty cushion ball mount, Part Number AMSC2HD. Now, the first thing we need to do before we install our ball mount, is get the hitch height of our vehicle. Now, the hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver. And we have about 24 1/4 inches. Keep in mind this measure may vary due to tire size, hitch style or after market accessories. So, now what we can do is in the drop position, we'll slide the ball mount in, line up the pin holes. more
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5/7/2014 11:08:53 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 10 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, we are going to be taking a look at the convert a ball cushion ball mount. It's a designed with a 10 inch drop or an eight and three quarters inch rise, part number on it is AMSC10. We've got a two and a half inch hitch here on our Ram now. We've got a reducer bushing that we are going to put in. This is going to convert our two and a half inch into the two inch that we need for our ball mount. We'll take our bushing, slide it here under the ball mount and then we are going to slide them both into our receiver tube hitch or the receiver tube over hitch rather. As we do it, we want to be sure we line up our pinholes. more
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5/7/2014 6:09:45 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe- Video
Today on our 2014 Chevy Tahoe, we'll be doing a quick test fit of the Draw-Tite ball mount, part number 2923. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to get the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. The hitch height is about 24 and a quarter inches. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or after market accessories. We'll then go ahead, and in the drop position, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount in, line up the pin holes, and secure it with the pin and clip. With the ball mount secured, we'll go over a measurement from the ground to the top of the ball platform, about 22 inches. Now if your vehicle's hitch height matches ours and your trailer's ride height matches this measurement, this ball mount would be appropriate for you. more
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4/29/2014 2:16:07 PM
B and W Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - BWTS10033C Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number BWTS10033C. This is the B And W Tow and Stow two-ball-mount for 2-inch by two-inch trailer hitches. Rated at ten-thousand pounds, this ball mount with built-in hitch balls is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. The shank simply slides into the receiver tube of the hitch. It does have two different hitch pin hole locations for your convenience. We'll slide that in there. more
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4/25/2014 2:19:39 PM
B and W Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - BWTS10043B Review- Video
Today, well be reviewing part number BWTS10043B. This is the B and W Tow and Stow 2-Ball Mount, design for 2 inch by 2 inch trailer hitch receivers, rated at 10,000 pounds. That is ball mount with the built in hitch balls, is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. Our shank is simply size into the receiver tube of our hitch. Youll notice that it does have two different pin hole locations, thats there for your convenience.We just slide this into the receiver tube, then we can line up our pin holes, and insert our hitch pin and clip or hitch pin and lock. These items are sold separately. more
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4/25/2014 1:17:22 PM
B and W Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - BWTS10040B Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number BWTS10040B. This is the B & W Stow & Tow 2-Ball Mount. It is designed to work with 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers and it's rated at 10,000 pounds. This ball mount with the built-in hitch balls is going to let you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. The shank simply slides into the receiver tube of the hitch. You can see here that it has two different pin hole locations. That's there for your convenience. more
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4/25/2014 12:46:40 PM
B and W Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - BWTS10047C Review- Video
Today we will be reviewing part number BWTS10047C. This is the B&W Tow and Stow 3 ball mount. It is designed to fit 2" by 2" trailer hitches. It is rated at 10,000 pounds. It has a really nice chrome finish on it. The ball mount with the built-in hitch ball is going to get you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle. The shank simply just slides into the receiver tube of your hitch and then the balls are going to provide good traction points for your trailer coupler. more
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4/25/2014 12:16:25 PM
Tow Ready Pintle Hitch - Pintle Hook - Ball Combo - TR63040 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number TR63040. This is the Tow Ready-Pintle Hook Combo. It has a 1-7/8-inch ball. It is designed to work with a 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch receiver, and it does have 2-inch shank on it. It is a solid piece, so you can see that the shank is solid here at the back. The only hollow point here on the shank is where your hitch pin and clip or hitch pin and lock would go. This is going to provide us with a ton weight of 200 pounds. more
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4/15/2014 10:49:25 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - D-55007 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number D-55007. This is the Curt Vertical Drawbar. This is the replacement drawbar for the Curt Vertical Style Trailer Hitch, part number C11748. The vertical shank, this portion here, is going to measure 5-1/2" from top to bottom. The length from the back of the shank to the end of the ball mount is going to measure 11-7/16", and the height difference between the shank and the top of the ball platform . What I'm going to do is I'm going to lay down my ruler, and I'm going to measure the distance here, and it's going to measure about just right under 3/4". So this portion here does sit about 3/4" higher than the ball platform. When choosing a hitch ball accessory, you want to make sure that the shank of the hitch ball does not exceed the ball hole diameter, which for this mount measures right at 3/4". more
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4/15/2014 10:42:31 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - D-26 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number D-26. This is the CURT Ball Mount with the extra long shank. This is ball mount is designed to work with the 2" x 2" receiver-style hitch. You can see here on the back side that we have a nice hollow shank. This is rated for up to 7,500 pounds of gross trailer weight and 750 pounds of maximum tongue weight. When choosing the hitch ball, you want to make sure that the shank of that hitch ball does not exceed the ball hole diameter, which for this mount is going to measure right at 1". Has a nice finish on it so it is going to be protected from rust and corrosion. more
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4/15/2014 9:02:30 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45027 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45027. This is the Curt Class-I draw bar. It's made from a sturdy steel construction, has a black gloss powder coat finish so it is going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. You can see here on the back side that it does have a hollow shank. This ball mount goes through a high-quality manufacturing process. It's CNC machined for strong consistent cuts and welds and it goes through a 7-stage washing method that's going to help deliver a nice, smooth, clean surface. When using this, both the drop and rise positions are available to help ensure a level tow. more
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4/14/2014 10:00:28 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45026 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45026. This is the Curt Class-I Draw Bar made from a sturdy steel construction. It has a black gloss powder coat finish so it is going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. This mount goes through a high-quality manufacturing process, a CNC machine for consistent cuts and welds and it goes through a 7-stage washing method to help deliver a nice clean, smooth surface. Both the drop and rise positions are available to help ensure a more level tow. You see here that it does have a hollow shank here on the back side. When choosing a hitch ball, you want to make sure that shank of the hitch ball does not exceed the ball hole diameter which, for this mount, is going to measure right at 3/4". This is the portion here that's going to slide into the receiver tube of the hitch. more
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4/14/2014 9:55:16 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - AMSC4HD Review- Video
Today we will be reviewing part number AMSC4HD. This is a convertible all cushion ball mount for 2-inch hitches. It has a tow rating of 14,000 pounds and a maximum ton weight capacity of 2,000 pounds. Winches and a hitch ball, you want to make sure that the hitch-ball shank does not exceed the ball hole diameter, which for this mount is going to measure right at an inch and a quarter. It has a really nice powder coat finish on it so its going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. Its also a steel construction and it has interior polyurethane cushions that is going to act as a shock absorber. Its also going to reduce the amount of bounce and vibration that you may have otherwise. more
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4/14/2014 9:28:00 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - AMSC8 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number AMSC8. This is a Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 Inch Hitches. The cushioned ball mount is there to protect a towed vehicle's drive line and hitch assembly as well as the trailer's contents. There's a polyurethane interior that acts as a shock absorber, reducing the balance and vibration that a regular ball mount may have. This does function as a rise or drop to help ensure a more level tow for your application. It has a really nice powder coated finish over top of the steel which is going to really help it stand up well against rust and corrosion. more
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4/10/2014 4:48:20 PM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - DT40566 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number DT40566. This is a Draw-Tite Class III Ball Mount with 2" Ball, 2 and 3/4 inch rise, 4 inch drop, rated at 6,000 pounds. This is a starter kit so it has everything that you need to tow minus the hitch. You have the hitch ball and it comes with the pin and clip. The ball mount does provide drop or rise to fit your towing application. Another neat thing about the ball mount is that it does come torqued to factory specifications in the drop position. more
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4/10/2014 2:50:12 PM
Hidden Hitch Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 80213 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 80213. This is the Hidden Hitch ball mount rated at 5,000 pounds. This mount is going fit a 2" x 2" receiver-style hitch. It's going to use a ball of a 1" shank diameter. We find that out by measuring the ball hole diameter here at the base. As you can see, it measures right at 1". more
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4/10/2014 2:46:34 PM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45020 Review- Video
Today, we'll be reviewing part number C45020. This is the Curt Class 3 Draw Bar rated at 7500 pounds. It has a really nice, sturdy steel construction, really nice, black gloss, powder coat finish, which is going to help it stand up well against rust and corrosion. This mount goes through a high quality manufacturing process. It's CNC machined for strong consistent cuts and welds, and it goes through a 7-stage washing method that's going to help ensure and deliver a smooth clean surface. Both the drop and the rise positions are available. You can see that it has a hollow shank. It's a really simple installation. Place it into the receiver tube of your hitch, line up your pin holes, and install a hitch pin and clip or a hitch pin and lock. more
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4/10/2014 1:13:42 PM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - D320 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part # D320, this is a Curt Ball Mount with Sway Control Bracket. It's going to offer a 3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop. It does have the built in bracket here on the right hand side for easy installation of the Sway Control Kit which is sold separately. This mount is designed to fit a 2x2 inch trailer hitch receiver, Wench is in the hitch ball, you want to make sure that the shank of the hitch ball does not exceed the ball hole diameter. Measuring this hole down here. With this mount, we have a 1 inch diameter, so that means that this ball mounts' going to require a hitch ball with a 1 inch shank in diameter, not in length. The diameter of the sway bracket here is going to measure 5/8 inch. The bracket itself is going to measure about 2 inches in width by about 4 1/2 inches from the end to the beginning of the weld. more
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4/10/2014 12:42:37 PM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 4283 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 4283. This is a ball mount with a 7" riser, 8" drop, rated at 12,000 pounds, from Draw Tite. This is designed to fit a 2" x 2" receiver-style hitch. It's a solid piece. The shank is a solid piece, and it's welded on to the portion that goes down here, as well as a weld connects that support in the back. It's a very heavy ball mount. more
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4/10/2014 11:40:46 AM
Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, well be test fitting the Curt Tri Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches, part number C45001. Now our vehicle is equipped to the 2-1/2 inch hitch, so well be using the Blue Ox hitch reducer sleeve from a 2-1/2 inch to a 2 inch hitch. This is part number BX88187. Before we begin our test fit, well need to get the hitch height of our pickup truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch, we have about a 24 inch hitch height. Keep I my mind, this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or aftermarket accessories. Well now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. more
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4/9/2014 12:08:25 PM
Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches, rated at fourteen thousand pounds with a one inch rise or a two inch drop. Part number A M S C 2 H D. Now our vehicle is equipped with a two and a half inch hitch, so we will be using the blue ox hitch reducer sleeve, from a two and a half inch to a two inch hitch, which is part number B X 8 8 1 8 7. Before we begin our test fit, we'll need to get the hitch height of our pickup truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch, we have about a twenty four inch hitch height. Keep in mind, this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or after market accessories. We can now go ahead and slide the shank of the ball mount in the drop position into the opening of our adapter. more
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4/9/2014 12:07:52 PM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45518 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45518. This is a Curt Class 2 Draw Bar. Has a nice sturdy steel construction, is corrosion resistant with a black gloss powder coat finish. This also goes through a high quality manufacturing process for strong consistent cuts and welds and a 7 stage washing method that's really going to help deliver a nice, clean, smooth surface. Both the drop and the rise positions are available to help ensure level towing. As shown, it's in the rise position which should offer a rise of 3/4 inch, measuring from the inside top edge of the receiver tube to the top of the ball platform. When installed in the drop position, it's going to give us a drop of an inch and 1/4 of an inch, perform that same measurement from this point here to this point here. You can see that it is a solid piece of steel. The platform here is connected with welds at the top but the shank is a nice solid shank . The only hallow point is where your hitch pin goes. inaudible 00:01:04 nice solid surface on the back, you're not going to have a lot of dirt given there and build up. This portion here is the portion that slides into the receiver tube of your hitch. more
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4/9/2014 8:31:38 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - AMSC6 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number AMSC6. This is a Convertible Cushioned Ball Mount for a 2" by 2" trailer hitches. It's made from a steel construction and it has a really nice powder coded finish on it, which is really going to help us stand up against rusting and corrosion. On the inside, we have 2 polyurethane cushions, which is really going to help protect the tow vehicle's drive line and hitch assembly as well as your trailer's contents. What that polyurethane interior does is it actually acts as a shock absorber helping to reduce any balance or vibration that you may have when towing. It's a really simple installation. You simply just take your mount and slide it into the receiver tube of your hitch, then line up your pin holes and insert the pin and clip or a hitch pin and lock. Those items are sold separately. more
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4/9/2014 8:25:49 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 40332 Review- Video
Today, we'll be reviewing part number 40332. This is the Draw Tite Forged Ball Mount with a 5" riser, 6" drop, rated at 16,000 pounds. The first thing we noticed is that it's constructed of a solid one piece forged material, so it has no cuts, no welds. It's a solid piece of steel. As you see here on the back, we've got a nice, solid shank. It is slanted just a little bit, which is supposed to help sliding into the hitch a little bit easier, especially if you have some dust or other types of material built up in the receiver tube of your hitch. This design is to allow the shank to slide in very easily. It has a really nice double powder coated finish, which is going to help it stand up well against rusting and corrosion, even as it chips. more
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4/9/2014 8:21:38 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 36065 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 36065. This is the Class II Drawbar from Draw-Tite. It's rated for up to 3500 pounds of gross trailer weight and up to 300 pounds of tongue weight. It is designed to fit 1-1/4" by 1-1/4" trailer hitch receivers, class II. It's a nice solid piece. You can see here that on the back side the shank is a solid shank. more
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4/9/2014 8:16:43 AM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 40383 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 40383. This is a Draw-Tite aluminum ball-mount, rated at eight thousand pounds. It has that eight thousand pound gross towing weight and up to eight hundred pounds of maximum tongue weight. It is designed to fit a two inch by two inch trailer hitch receiver. It's a solid piece of aluminum which is really going to help it stand up well against rust and corrosion. The only hollow points are here for your hitch pin and for your hitch ball. more
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4/8/2014 4:38:36 PM
Andersen Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - AM3503 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number AM3503. This is the Alumistinger Ball Mount from Anderson. It's going to provide us with a two inch drop or a one inch rise and it's rated at eight thousand pounds. It's made out of a aluminum alloy, solid bar construction so the only hollow points are your hitch pin clip hole and your ball hole. It's a very lightweight design, sleek and the design is also very unique. It has a nice slant here at the back, which makes it easier to slide in and out of the receiver tube of your hitch. more
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4/8/2014 3:58:42 PM
Tow Ready Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - TR80421 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number TR80421. This is the tow-ready cushion ball mount with the 2-3/4 inch riser or 4-inch drop. It does feature 2 heavy-duty, polyurethane cushions inside the ball mount shank that actually allows the pin hole to float. It's also going to help reduce slams and bangs that may be associated with starting and stopping and driving on rough roads when hauling. It's also going to help provide some protection for the towed vehicle's drive line, hitch assembly and trailer contents. It is designed to fit a 2 inch by 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. more
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4/8/2014 2:34:14 PM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 2793 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 2793. This is the draw tite ball mount with a six and a three quarter inch riser and an eight inch drop. Has a nice black powder coat finish on it, it's going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. When choosing a hitch ball, you want to make sure that the shank of the hitch ball does not exceed the ball hole diameter which for this ball hole is going to measure right at one inch. This will use a ball with a one inch shank diameter. It's a really simple installation. All you need to do is take your ball mount and slide it into the receiver tube of your hitch and it will need to be secured with a hitch pin and clip or a hitch pin and lock. more
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4/8/2014 2:25:38 PM
MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2013 Chevrolet Suburban- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevrolet Suburban, we will be test fitting the maxxtow adjustable ball mount with a 10 inch drop or an 8 inch rise. Rated at 5,000 pounds, part number MT70067. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get measurement of about 23-1/4 of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other after market accessories. more
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4/2/2014 9:26:21 AM
Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500 we'll be test fitting the Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with Two Chrome Balls part number Am3410. Now our vehicle is equipped with a two and a half inch hitch so we'll be using the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve from a two and a half inch to a two inch hitch which is part number Bx88187. Before we begin our test fit we'll need to get the hitch height of our pickup. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. With our reducer sleeve already installed we have about a 24 inch hitch height. We'll now go ahead and begin our test fit in the rise position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into our reducer sleeve. We'll line up the pin holes and then continue to slide the sleeve back into the hitch. more
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3/28/2014 9:52:18 AM
MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500. We'll be test fitting the Maxxtow ball mount with two inch accessory receiver for two inch hitches. Weighted at 5000 pounds part number Mt70066. Now our vehicle is equipped with the two and a half inch hitch, we'll be using the blue ox hitch reducer sleeve, from a two and a half inch two inch hitch. Part number BX88187. Before I begin our test fit, we'll need to get the hitch out of our pickup. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. more
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3/28/2014 9:50:10 AM
MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, we'll be test fitting the Maxxtow Adjustable Height Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches, with a 10 inch drop or an 8 inch rise, rated at 5,000 lbs. Part number MT70067. Now our vehicle is equipped with a 2 inch hitch, so we'll be using the Blue Ox hitch reducer sleeve from a 2 inch to a 2 inch hitch, part number BX88187. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to get the hitch height of our pickup. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside-top of the receiver tube. With our reducer sleeve already installed, we have about 24 inch hitch height. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the sleeve; we'll line up the pinholes and then continue to slide the sleeve back into the hitch. We'll then secure it with the pin and clip. With the ball mount as low as it can go in the drop position, we'll measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting the measurement of about 14 inches. more
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3/28/2014 9:49:31 AM
MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2013 Chevrolet Suburban- Video
Today on our 2013 Chevy Suburban, we'll be test fitting the MaxxTow Ball Mount with the 2" Accessory Receiver for 2" hitches, with a 2 1/4" drop, rated at 5,000 pounds, part number MT70066. This ball mount allows you to carry a bike rack or a cargo carrier while towing a small boat or trailer. Before we begin our test fit we will first need to obtain the hitch height for our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of about 23 1/4 of an inch. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other after market accessories. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. After securing it with a pin and clip, we'll measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform. more
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3/27/2014 4:52:04 PM
Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, we will be test fitting the Draw Tite Ball mount, with a 3/4" riser, 2" drop, rated at 7500 pounds, part number 2923. Now our vehicle is equipped with a 2-1/2" hitch, so we will be using the Blue Ox hitch reducer sleeve for a 2-1/2" to a 2" hitch. Before we begin our test fit, we will need to get the hitch height of our pickup truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch, we have about a 24" hitch height. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to the tire size, hitch style, or after-market accessories. We will now begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into our adapter sleeve. We will line up the 2 pin holes and then continue to slide the sleeve back into the hitch. We will then insert the pin into the 3 pin holes and secure it with a clip in the side. more
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3/27/2014 10:19:30 AM
Curt Multi-Ball Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500. We'll be test fitting the Curt multi ball adjustable ball mount for two inch hitches. Part number D900. Our vehicle is equipped to the two and a half inch hitch so we'll be using the blue ox hitch reducer sleeve, from a two and a half, to a two inch hitch. Before we begin our test fit, we'll need to get the hitch height of our pickup truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch, we have about a 24 inch hitch height. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or after market accessories. more
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3/27/2014 10:18:47 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500 we'll be test fitting the Convert-a-Ball Cushion Ball Mount for Two Inch Hitches with a 3/4 inch rise or eight inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds. Part number AMSC8. Now our vehicle is equipped with a two and a half inch hitch so we'll be using the Blue Ox Hitch Reducer Sleeve for a two and half inch to a two inch hitch. Before we begin our test fit we'll need to get the hitch height of our pickup truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch we have about a 24 inch hitch height. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or after market accessories. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount in the drop position into the hitch reducer sleeve. We'll line up the two pin holes and then continue to slide the sleeve back into the hitch. more
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3/27/2014 10:17:41 AM
Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 Ram 2500, we'll be test fitting the Convert-a-Ball, dual-cushioned adjustable ball mount, rated at 5,000 pounds, part number CAB-UN. Because our vehicle is equipped with a 2" hitch, we're going to be using the Blue Ox hitch-reducer sleeve, from a 2 1/2" hitch to a 2" hitch, part number Bx88187. Before we begin our test fit, we'll need to get the hitch height of our pick-up truck. With the adapter already inserted into the hitch, we have about a 24" hitch height. Keep in mind this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or after-market accessories. We'll now go ahead and slide the ball mount into the opening of our adapter, lining up the two pin holes. We'll then slide the adapter back into the hitch and secure it with the pin and clip. With the ball mount in the drop position as you can see here, we'll measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 20". more
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3/27/2014 10:16:59 AM
Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ram 2500- Video
Today on our 2014 RAM 2500, we'll be test fitting the convert-a-ball cushioned six-way multi-hitch ball for 2-inch hitches rated at 10,000 pounds, part number CAV-6W. Our vehicle is equipped with a 2-1/2 inch hitch so we'll be using the blue ox hitch reducer sleeve from a 2-1/2 inch to a 2-inch hitch, part number VX88187. With the reducer sleeve already installed, we'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch. We'll do so with the facing up. We'll need to line up the pinhole and the adapter sleeve and then slide the sleeve further back into the hitch. Once all the pinholes are lined up, we'll then insert a pin, secure with the clip in the other side. With the ball mount in this position, the 2-5/16 inch ball is on the top. You can rotate the ball mount to the left or to the right to access the 2-inch ball or the 1-7/8 inch ball. more
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3/27/2014 5:16:28 AM
Andersen Ball Mounts - Adjustable Ball Mount - AM3297 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing the Rapid Duty Easy Adjustable Ball Mount with a combo ball, providing an 8" drop or 8 inch rise. It is adjustable in increments of an inch and a half and can be used in either the rise or drop position to help ensure a more level tow. This is designed to fit a 2" by 2", hitch-style receiver. The portion, here, of our shank slides into the receiver tube of our hitch and then we can line-up our pinholes and install a hitch pin and lock or hitch pin and clip. Those items are required and sold separately. You can refer to the related items on this product's product page or you can go to our website and type in part number PC3 and it will refer you to a 5/8" pin that comes with a clip. To adjust the ball, we simply pull it out with our pin and clip and then we can adjust this as necessary. We can completely remove it. more
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3/25/2014 1:28:16 PM
Draw-Tite Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - 21348 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number 21348. This is the Reese Ball Mount with 11-inch drop. This is going to fit a two inch by two inch receiver style hitch. This portion here is our shank. This would slide into the receiver tube of our hitch. We would then need to line up our pin holes and insert a hitch pin and clip or a hitch pin and lock. more
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3/24/2014 8:34:20 AM
Convert-A-Ball Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - CAB-LD0 Review- Video
Today, we're going to review part number CAB-LD0. This is the Convert-a-ball Roll-a-hitch, cushioned, telescoping, and swiveling ball mount. It has a 10,000 lb. weight capacity. Now this part, up here, this shank is what would insert into your 2 inch trailer hitch receiver, and on the inside of this, it is cushioned to protect the tow vehicles drive line and hitch assembly, as well as the trailers contents. The polyurethane cushion on the inside here will act as a shock absorber, and it helps reduce bounce and rhythmic vibration. The bottom shank, right here, will telescope out an extra 6 1/2 inches to reach your coupler, for easy one person hook up. more
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3/21/2014 10:25:10 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45521 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45521. This is a Curt Class II Drawbar, rated at 3,500 pounds, made from a nice sturdy steel construction and we do have the nice solid shank here on the backside of our mount. It does have a corrosion-resistant black gloss powder-coat finish, so it is going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. Now these mounts go through a high-quality manufacturing process. This one is CNC machine for strong, consistent custom welds. It also goes through a 7-stage washing method that's really going to help deliver a nice, smooth, clean surface. With this ball mount both the drop and rise positions are available to help ensure a more level tow. This is designed to fit an 1 1/4" by an 1 1/4" trailer hitch receiver and because of its weight rating at 3,500 pounds, this is Class II compatible. more
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3/20/2014 9:08:03 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45014 Review- Video
Today, we'll be reviewing part number C45014. This is the Curt Class II Drawbar, rated at 3500 pounds. This is made from a sturdy solid steel construction. You can see here on the back side of our shank we have a nice solid shank. It's not a hollow point, has a really nice corrosion resistant black gloss, powder coat finish, so it's going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. This ball mount goes through a high quality manufacturing process. more
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3/20/2014 8:54:53 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45000 Review- Video
Today well be reviewing part number C45000. This is the Curt class II draw bar rated at 3,500 pounds. Its made from a sturdy, steel construction so we do have a nice, solid shank. It has a corrosion-resistant, black gloss powder coat finish so its going to stand up well against rust and corrosion. These go through a high quality manufacturing process so it is CNC machined for strong, consistent cuts and welds. It goes through a 7-Stage washing method thats really going to deliver that nice, clean, smooth surface. more
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3/20/2014 8:42:17 AM
Brophy Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - BH20 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number Bh20, this is the Brophy Heavy Duty Extra Long Ball Mount, rated at 10,000 pounds. It's going to give us a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds. It is designed to fit a 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch receiver. It does have a really nice finish on it. It is going to help it stand up well against rust and corrosion. Now when choosing a hitch ball or accessory that has a shape that would mount into our ball hole, we want to make sure that we do not exceed our ball hole diameter, which for our application today we have 1-1/4 of an inch in diameter when it comes to measuring our ball hole. Like I said the finish on it, will help it stand up against rust and corrosion and it is a nice black powder coat finish. more
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3/20/2014 8:29:27 AM
Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2014 Ford Expedition- Video
Today, on our 2014 Ford Expedition we're going to be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount with up to 7 inches of rise and 9 inches of drop and a 5,000 pound towing capacity, part number CAB-UM. First, let's get our hitch height. That's going to be the measurement from the ground to the upper inside edge of our receiver tube. As you can see, it's about 20 1/4 inches. Now let's install our ball mount. We're going to slide the shank of the ball mount into the receiver tube of our hitch, line up our pinholes, slide through our pin and secure it with the clip. We've installed it in the drop position and, as you can see, in the lowest setting on our drop position, our ball platform is about 10 inches from the ground. more
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3/19/2014 1:28:34 PM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - C45015 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number C45015, this is the Curt class two draw bar with a five inch rise, rated at 3,500 pounds. This is a sturdy steel construction, has a nice solid shank here on the back side. Has a corrosion resistant and black gloss powder-coat finish so it is going to stand up all against rust and corrosion. This mount goes through a high-quality manufacturing process. It is CNC machine for strong consistent cuts and welds and it goes through a seven-stage washing method, it's really going to help deliver a nice, smooth clean surface. Keep in mind that the draw bar can be used in the rise position only, it does require a half inch pin and clip or pin and lock that is sold separately. more
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3/19/2014 11:28:00 AM
Curt Ball Mounts - Fixed Ball Mount - D-28 Review- Video
Today we'll be reviewing part number D-28. This is the Curt ball mount with a four inch rise or six inch drop. It is a extra long ball mount so it has an extra long shank. This ball mount is going to fit your two inch by two inch receiver-style hitch. Ball hold diameter, here at this point here is one inch so you want to make sure that the ball hole shank or accessories that have a shank that go trough this portion here, do not exceed that one inch measurement. This is rated for up to 6,000 pounds of gross towing weight and 600 pounds of maximum towing weight. The measurement from the center of the hitch pinhole to the center of our ball hole is going to measure 14 and one quarter of an inch. more
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3/19/2014 10:59:56 AM
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