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Jeep Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Installation And Review Videos

  

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2005 Jeep Liberty- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2005 Jeep Liberty

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9/27/2013 8:18:44 AM



Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2005 Jeep Liberty- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2005 Jeep Liberty

Today on our 2005 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Curt Tri-Ball Mount, part number C45001. We'll go ahead and install our ball mount first. The tri-ball mount has a 1-7/8 inch ball, a 2-inch ball, and a 2-5/16 inch ball mounted on a hollow enclosed shank, which is black powder coated. It'll fit a 2-inch by 2-inch trailer hitch, and the towing capacity depends on the weight capacity of the ball. The 1-7/8 inch ball has a 5,000-pound towing capacity. The 2-inch ball has a 7,500-pound towing capacity, and the 2-5/16 inch ball has a 10,000-pound towing capacity. Now, both the 1-7/8 inch and the 2-inch balls measure 8-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. more


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9/27/2013 8:17:48 AM



MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler we'll be test fitting the MaxxTow adjustable height ball mount for two inch hitches with a ten inch drop or eight 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about nineteen and three-quarters of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other after market accessories. We'll now begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with a pin and clip. We then can lower the ball mount platform into its lowest position by pulling the two clips and readjusting the pins. With the ball mount platform in it's lowest position with the ball mount in a drop position, we can measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform and we'll get a measurement of about ten inches. We can now put the ball mount platform in its highest position with the ball mount sill in the drop. more


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9/25/2013 1:52:16 PM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, we'll be test fitting the Draw-Tite ball mount with a3/4 inch rise or a 2 inch drop, rated at 7500 pounds, part number 2923. 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 of the receiver tube. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19 and 3/4's of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarketaccessories. We'll now go ahead and begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount in the drop position in to the receiver tube of our hitch. We can then secure it with a pin and a clip. We can then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform, getting a measurement of about 17 and 1/2 inches. Now if your vehicle's hitch height matches ours, and your trailer's ride height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. We can then flip the ball mount over to the rise position, and again, measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform. more


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9/25/2013 1:50:49 PM



Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, we'll be test fitting the Curt Tri Ball Mount for 2inch hitches, part number C45001. 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19 and 3/4's of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories. We'll begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount in to the opening of the hitch, and securing it with a pin and clip. Now since this ball mount has no drop or rise, if your vehicle's hitch height matches your trailer's ride height, this ball mount would be appropriate for you. You can also flip the ball mount over to the left to access the 2 inch ball, or you can flip it over to the right to access the 1 and 7/8's inch ball. This ball mount is a great way for you to carry multiple size trailers without needing to purchase additional ball mounts. And that will complete today's test fit for the Curt Tri Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches, part number C45001 on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler. more


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9/25/2013 1:50:39 PM



Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Convert-A-Ball 6-Way Multi-Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion 6-Way Multi Hitch Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number CAB-6W. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with the pin and clip. Now since this ball mount has no drop or rise, if your vehicles hitch height matches your trailers ride height, this ball mount would be appropriate for you. Now with the ball mount on this position, you can access the 2-5/16 of an inch ball at the top. We can now rotate the ball mount to the left or to the right to access the either 1-7/8 inch ball or the 2 inch ball. Now if you flip it over toward the pin and at the top portion of the ball mount, you can see that once we remove this over clip, the pin cannot be removed from the ball mount. Therefore it can only be used at the bottom of the ball mount. more


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9/25/2013 1:48:46 PM



Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler well be test fitting the Convert-a-ball dual cushion adjustable ball mount with a seven inch rise, two and nine inch drop rated at 5,000lbs part #: CAB-UM. Before we begin our test fit well 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19 and three quarters of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other after-market accessories. Well begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch and securing it with the pin and clip. more


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9/25/2013 1:48:13 PM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, we'll be test fitting the convertible cushion ball mount for two inch hitches with a 6 3/4 inch rise, 2 1/8 inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC8. 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19 3/4 of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may very due to tire size, hitch style, or other aftermarket accessories. We'll begin our test fit by by sliding the shank of the ball mount in the drop position into the opening of the hitch, and securing it with a pin and clip. We can then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform getting a measurement of about 11 3/4 of an inch. Now if your vehicle's hitch height matches ours, and your trailers ride height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. We can now flip the ball mount over to the rise position, and as you can see, the ball mount does come in contact with the spare tire, and prevents us from securing the ball mount with the pin and clip. more


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9/25/2013 1:48:00 PM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler we'll be test fitting the Convert-a-Ball cushion ball mount for 2-inch hitches with a 3/4-inch rise or 2-inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC2. 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19-3/4 inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other 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 and securing it with a pin and clip. We can then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform getting a measurement of about 18-1/4 inch. Now if your vehicle hitch height matches our's and your trailer ride height matches this measurement, this should be an appropriate ball mount for you. We can now flip the ball mount over into the rise position and again measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform. We'll get a measurement of about 20-1/2 inches. more


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9/25/2013 1:47:47 PM



Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler- Video

Convert-A-Ball Heavy Duty Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2013 Jeep Wrangler

Today on our 2013 Jeep Wrangler, well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount for 2 inch hitches with a 1 inch rise or a 2 inch drop, rated at 14,000 pounds, part number AMSC2HD. Before we begin our test fit, well 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. The hitch height for this vehicle is about 19-3/4 of an inch. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to tire size, hitch style or other aftermarket accessories. Well begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch in the drop position and securing it with the pin and clip. We can then measure from the ground to the top of the ball platform getting a measurement of about 18 inches. more


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9/25/2013 1:41:07 PM



MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

MaxxTow Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the MaxxTow Ball Mount with a 2 inch Accessory Receiver rated at 5,000 pounds, part number MT70066. This ball mount is a great option for you to tow your trailer or boat while also carrying a 2 inch receiver accessory. Before we begin our test fit, we'll first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle, which is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We'll get a measurement of about 14-1/2 inches. Keep in mind that this measurement may vary due to hitch style, tire size, or aftermarket accessory that may alter the ride height of the vehicle. We'll now begin our test fit by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, lining up our pin holes, and securing it with the pin and clip. more


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5/24/2013 11:42:57 AM



Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today, on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank for Two-Inch Hitches, Part Number AMAC1.Before we begin our test fit, we will first need to obtain the hitch height of our vehicle. The hitch height is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. We got a measurement of 14-1/2 inches.Keep in mind that this measurement will vary due to hitch style, tire size or any other aftermarket accessory.We'll now begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, lining up the pinholes and securing it with the pin and clip.You can also flip the ball mount over into the rise position to give you some additional height.This ball mount can be used with a pintle hook combo with balls, which is sold separately; a ball mount adapter, which is also sold separately; and a Clevis Pin Adapter. You can choose the best accessory to fit your trailer configuration.That completes today's test fit for the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Weight Distribution Shank for Two-Inch Hitches, Part Number AMAC1 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. more


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5/24/2013 11:05:04 AM



Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today, on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, will be test fitting the Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount with Two Chrome Balls with 5-1/2 inch Drop, Part Number AM3410.We'll first begin our test fit in the drop position by sliding the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line-up our pinholes and secure with the pin and clip. We can then pull the pin here to adjust the platform of the ball mount to fit your trailer's right height.We can now flip the ball mount over into the rise position, and as you can see we can pull the same pin to adjust the height of our ball platform to fit the right height of your trailer and also access the different size ball.That completes today's test fit for the Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with Two Chrome Balls, Part Number AM3410 on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee. more


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5/24/2013 10:35:11 AM



Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video

Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned Adjustable Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty

Today our 2012 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball dual-cushioned adjustable ball mount part number CAB-UM.Now before installing our ball mount, well first need to get our hitch height measurement. This is the measurement from the inside top edge of the receiver tube to the ground. Now on our vehicle, that measurement is 20 inches. Now keep in mind that measure can change due to tire size, hitch style or any other accessory that may change your vehicles right height. Its a good idea to measure yours.Well now slide the shank of the bar mount into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our hitch pin and clip. This will secure the ball mount to the vehicle in the drop position. more


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1/29/2013 8:42:08 AM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty

Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushion ball for 2-inch hitches with -inch rise and 2-inch drop weighted at 10,000 lbs part number AMSC2.Now before we begin our test fit, well need to get our hitch height measurement. This is the measurement from the inside top edge of the receiver tube to the ground. Now on our vehicle, that measurement is 20 inches. Now keep in mind that measure can change due to tire size, hitch style or any other accessory that may change your vehicles right height. Its a good idea to measure yours.Well now slide the draw bar into the hitch, line up the hitch pinhole and install our pin and clip. This will secure the ball mount to the vehicle in the drop position. more


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1/29/2013 8:42:05 AM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty

Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Draw-Tite Ball Mount with 3/4-inch Rise or 2-inch Drop rated at 6000 lbs., part number 292. Now to begin our test fit, we'll first need to get our hitch height measurement. This is the measurement from the inside top edge of the receiver tube to the ground. Now in our vehicle, that measurement is 20 inches. Now, keep in mind: That measurement can change due to tire size, hitch style, or any other accessory that may change your vehicle's ride height so it's a good idea to measure yours. We'll now take the drawbar. more


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1/28/2013 7:48:22 AM



Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Liberty

Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty, we'll be test fitting the Curt Tri Ball Mount with Hollow 2-inch Shank, part number C45001. Now to begin our test fit, we'll first need to get our hitch height measurement. This is the measurement from the inside top edge of the receiver tube to the ground. Now in our vehicle, that measurement is 20 inches. Now, keep in mind. That measurement can change due to tire change, hitch style, or any other accessory that may change your vehicle's ride height so it's a good idea to measure yours. more


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1/28/2013 7:48:19 AM



Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Curt Tri-Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on a 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, we'll be test fitting the Curt Tri-Ball Mount Hollow 2-inch Shank, part number C45001. 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 a measurement of 15-1/2 inches. This measurement will vary due to aftermarket accessories and tire size. Now to begin our test fit, we'll slide the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin holes and secure it with a clip. more


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1/11/2013 2:40:38 PM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee well be test fitting the Draw Tite ball mount three-quarter inch rise or two inch drop, rated at 6,000 pounds, part number 2923. Before we begin our test fit, we will first need to obtain a hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 15 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size and aftermarket accessories. Now well go ahead, and in the drop position insert the shank of the ball mount into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin hole and secure with the clip. more


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1/11/2013 12:16:32 PM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Today on our 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball cushion ball mount for two inch hitches with a three-quarter inch rise, two inch drop, rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC2. Before we begin our test fit we will first need to obtain a hitch height of our vehicle. This is the measurement from the ground to the inside top of the receiver tube. Our measurement is 15 inches. This measurement may vary due to tire size and aftermarket accessories. Well now install the shank of the ball mount in the drop position into the opening of the hitch, line up our pin holes, insert our pin through our pin holes and secure with the clip. more


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1/11/2013 12:16:26 PM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Today, on our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, we'll be test fitting the convertible cushion ball mount for two-inch hitches with a two and 3/4 inch rise or a four-inch drop rated at 10,000 pounds. Part number AMSC4. Now, before we install our draw bar, we'll first need to get our hitch hike measurement. To do this,we'll measure from the top of the receiver tube to the ground. Now, on this vehicle, that measurement is 23-1/2 inches. Now keep in mind, this measurement can change dut to tire size, hitch style or any other accessory that may affect vehicle right height. more


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11/27/2012 8:49:30 AM



Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited- Video

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Today on our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, well be test fitting the Convert-A-Ball Cushion Ball Mount for 2-inch hitches with a 3/4 inch rise or 2-inch drop rated at 10,000 pounds, part number AMSC2.Before we install our drawbar, well first need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this well measure from the top of the receiver tube to the ground. On this vehicle that measurement is 23-1/2 inches. Keep in mind this measurement can change due to tire size, hitch style, or any other accessory that may affect vehicle ride height. Its a good idea to go ahead and measure yours.Well now take our drawbar, slide it into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole, and install our hitch pin. We can then put the clip on the other side of the pin, which will secure our ball mount to the vehicle in the drop position.In the drop position the measurement from the ball mount platform to the ground is 21-1/2 inches. more


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11/27/2012 7:49:24 AM



Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited- Video

Draw-Tite Ball Mount Review - 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

Today on our 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, well be test fitting the draw type ball mount with 3/4 inch rise or 2-inch drop rated as 6,000-pound, part number 2923.Before we install our drawbar, well first need to get our hitch height measurement. To do this well measure from the top of the receiver tube to the ground. On this vehicle that measurement is 23-1/2 inches. Keep in mind, this measurement can change due to tire size, hitch style or any other accessory that may affect vehicle ride height. Its a good idea to go ahead and measure yours.Well now go ahead and fit our drawbar into the hitch, line up the hitch pin hole and install our hitch pin with the pin and well put the clip on the other side which will secure our drawbar in the drop position. This drawbar does have a 2-inch strap, so the measurement from the ball mount platform to the ground will be 21-1/2 inches. more


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11/27/2012 7:48:50 AM



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