Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
A tried-and-true design makes this ballmount one of our most popular sellers. The angle-cut design allows the ballmount to slide in your hitch with ease and its 6,000 lb capacity makes it sturdy enough for even your longest hauls. This ballmount provides 8-1/2 inches of clearance from the hitch pin hole and requires a hitch ball with a 1 inch shank.
Trailer hitch ball mount features an angle cut, allowing it to slide easily into the receiver tube.
Video of Ball Mount 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop, 6,000 lbs
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer
installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to review the components needed to pull a trailer. Basically, this video is designed for somebody who just decided they have a need for a trailer, so we will cover all the components in the most basic form, so you know exactly how to update your vehicle. What we are going to do is start from the truck and work our way back to the trailer. First off, we are going to show you the hitch itself. All vehicles require a hitch to pull a trailer. What this device does is makes an attaching point on the frame of the vehicle, or body components, and transmits the forces from the trailer to this one point here. This point here is the receiver part. Consequently this hitch is called a receiver hitch because this hitch can receive a draw bar, or also called a ball mount. It is held in place by this pin which we just ed, and this clip holds it in place. There are more fancier pins, like locking pins, but that is the basic thing you need right there to get the job done. 1:12
This part that I am shaking right here is the ball mount itself. It comes in a variety of weight categories and drops. Drops being that this part of the hitch right here can go down to lower the ball, or raise it up to the rise position. So when the ball is lowered down here, it is a . If it is up, its in a rise position. If you notice too, we are shaking it, it has to be like that so you have room to slide the ball mount in and out of the receiver hitch. It is the nature of the beast, some will be quieter, some will be louder, this one is about in the middle of the range. It can be looser, it does not hurt anything, or sometimes it can be a little bit tighter in there. The hitch balls come in three different sizes, 1- 7/ 8 inches, 2 inches as shown here, and 2- 5/ 16 inches. Basically, the bigger the hitch ball, the more weight capacity it can handle. It is easiest to think of it that way. 2:23
What the hitch ball does, is allow the coupler on the trailer to go onto the hitch, to connect to the truck, to give it the flexibility to rotate left, right, up, down, in a rotating position. Especially if you take the trailer off road or if you go over uneven surfaces. Next I will show you the components on the trailer itself. Now shapes will vary from trailer to trailer, but the basics will always be the same. This right here is the coupler, and the ball fits inside right here in the round part that matches the ball. The one thing you want to know is you have to match the coupler to the ball itself. In this instance, if you do not know what size ball to use, it is supposed to be stamped on the coupler or comes with the paper work for the trailer. It will say 2 inch, so you will have to use a 2 inch ball, if you use a 1- 7/ 8 ball, even if it is a 1/ 8 inch difference, you have the possibility of when you hit a bump the trailer may pop off. You must use the right size ball. What usually latches the coupler onto the ball is this mechanism up here. This is what is typically called a latch. What this does is lock onto the ball so the trailer cannot come off. Again, the hitch ball fits inside here, and this part moves to catch the bottom edge of the ball to keep it from coming off. Right now it is in a locked position we will pull it up, you can see how it moves out of the way, that allows the ball to fall into place, then we latch it back down, and that catches the ball. There are different varieties, this is a lever style. It can also be called a trigger style, which has a trigger you can pull up like this. There is also a style called a hammerblow/ bulldog where the coupler actually splits like this. That is pretty much it for the coupler. Again, the coupler comes in different weight categories and ball sizes depending on the trailer being towed. 4:34
The next component we are going to show you is the safety chains. In most applications there are going to be two chains that are either welded or bolted on each side of the frame. These are hooks on the safety chains that go onto the safety chain loops on the hitch. This is the jack assembly. This is what raises and lowers the trailer on and off the hitch ball. Crank it clockwise and it goes up, counterclockwise it goes down. This jack can be located in a few different spots. It can be in a recessed location like we have shown here, it can be up very close to the coupler, or can be mounted on the side of the frame. The last thing we are going to show you on the trailer is the electrical. In this case, this trailer has a 4-pole flat, that means it has 1,2,3,4, poles and the whole assembly is flat. This is a basic connector that will allow you to have running lights, brake lights, and turn signals on your trailer. There is also a 5-pole which also has a reverse lead for a surge coupler if it has it. It is kind of optional. The 4-pole is the most popular one out there and there are also some socket type connections, that is the 6-pole, which is a small round one which you find on industrials trailers and stock trailers. Then you can find the bigger 7-pole with the flat blades in them, that is more for recreational vehicle industry. Now we will go back over to the truck and show you where the electrical is on that. On the tow vehicle, here is our 4-pole flat which is generally mounted in this general vicinity of the hitch usually on the driver side of it. It could be mounted in different spots as well too. It also depends on the connector too. The bigger 7-pole connector will probably have a bracket going from the hitch or from the bumper and then mount it to that. 6:39
At this point we are going to hook the truck and trailer together to show you how all of the components fit. Once you have the hitch ball underneath the coupler, make sure your latch is opened up and then you can lower the trailer on to the ball. Lower it on the ball until the weight is all on the hitch ball itself and the jack will be a little off the ground. At this point you can lock the coupler on to the ball. On a lighter trailer you can probably pick it up and move it around. On a heavier trailer, not so much but that is one other thing you can try. We are going to hook up the safety chains. You would think it is a good idea to go straight back across to the safety chain loops that are on the hitch itself but actually you do not. What you want to do is take the one on the right hand side and go underneath to the loop on the left hand side. When you criss cross both of them it basically makes a cradle for the trailer to fall into if it ever comes off the ball. Now we can plug up our electrical. To hook up the electrical it is pretty simple. Just match end to end, these three holes are going to go to these three poles and just push them together. When you hook up your electrical make sure you have enough slack to go around turns. Basically if you match the safety chains or are about 1/ 2 way in between the coupler and the safety chain usually you have enough slack that way. The last thing we need to do is retract the jack fully. You do not want to leave it down part of the way because it could hit something when you go over a bump, bend it, and damage it even more. You will also notice we have a block underneath of it. That reduces the amount of time it takes to crank the trailer up and down. Take the wooden block and put it safely away. The last thing you want to do is take a good look over at everything and make sure everything is secured. The chains are hooked up, the wiring is tight, and the coupler is locked down on to the ball. Then you want to try out the lights on the vehicle to make sure you have got running lights, left turn, right turn, and brakes. When you are ing your ball mount for your truck and trailer combination, if you are in doubt and can not get it level exactly, start off a little high and let the weight bring it down to level. With that everything checks out and you are ready to pull your trailer down the road.
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4.8 out of 5 stars (112 Customer Reviews)
by: Wayne C Arley12/08/2010
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What can I say? It fits.3839
by: Damian D.08/29/2011
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Great product. 23104
by: STUART08/19/2011
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AWESOME 22214
by: Ken05/26/2011
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Good 15456
by: Jeremy W.04/29/2011
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works great with the hitch very happy 12560
by: Zach01/29/2011
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Nice and solid. 6379
by: Jim N.02/24/2009
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A quality product A quality product and fast shipping1604
by: Brad09/08/2008
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heavy duty This ball mount is solid construction. Perfect drop for hauling my trailer (14" bed height) behind a Honda CRV.1268
by: John07/11/2011
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The pin that came with it I thru away. Waste of money.19100
by: doug s01/30/2012
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It worked great looked great. 30669
by: Donald A01/28/2012
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Quality product, fitment perfect. 30491
by: Walft R01/26/2012
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Fits good 30413
by: Jason01/25/2012
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It is what it is. Well made, and accepts a 1" shank on whatever size ball you choose.30330
by: Jose01/16/2012
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Easy installation. Well built. Great se rvice.29817
by: Tim N.01/13/2012
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My purchase arrived much quicker than I thought it would (2 days). All of the pieces from my order were included in the shipment. If I ever need any other parts or accessories for my towing needs, I'll know just where to go! Thanks etrailer.com!29634
by: John C.01/11/2012
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Etrailer.com sent me a high-quality hitch for my new 2012 Toyota Tacoma for a great price and expressed mailed it free of charge! The video etrailer provided on their web site made it simple to install by myself using a car jack to hold one end up while I attached the other end. I plan on using this hitch to pull a small trailer for small deliveries and to haul my motorcycle.29514
by: Stephan K.01/11/2012
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Not much to say about this. It serves the purpose, and I was a bit disappointed that the cotter pin wasn't included, but that much aside, I would highly recommend this company!29509
by: Jeffery D01/10/2012
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solid, clean finish and priced right! 29424
by: Brian01/08/2012
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Very nice part. 29284
by: Ev S12/29/2011
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This is a well constructed unit. Being a mechanic helped make the installation easier. The only problem came when I was short one backing nut and one Std nut was the wrong size for the thread. Since I had a proper strength nut available in my shop the delay was short. The instructions were scant but the illustration was sufficient to figure out after careful study. A+ for the unit D for the parts collator. My unit went on a 2005 Ford Escape. The fit was perfect. 1 Hour assembly time plus 1/2 half hour securing missing parts.28868
by: Allie M.12/22/2011
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Quick shipping!! 28543
by: Carson Clark12/15/2011
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Heavy Duty, 28187
by: Dustin Lamberson12/15/2011
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Excellent shipping 28162
by: henryk sut12/07/2011
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a was litle hard time io put it on 27885
by: Dave D12/05/2011
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great price ,super quick shipping .great company to deal with27765
by: Zach R.11/20/2011
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Very high quality reciever. I would recommend it to anyone who needed this type of item.27193
by: Keith C.11/08/2011
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Looks good, fits perfectly. 26694
by: Lawrence M.10/31/2011
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Everything fine, as expected, even if both are made in China.26385
by: Ryan10/31/2011
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Great price and product arrived quickly. 26365
by: Hector D10/31/2011
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Good price and easy to use 26357
by: Jay E10/27/2011
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This adapter is the perfect accesory for the hitch. It arrived quickly and it works perfectly. Would definitely buy from etrailer.com again.26192
by: Jim F.10/27/2011
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This is the second purchase I made from e trailer. The shipping is fast and there are no surprises. The pricing is great even when you add shipping charges. I will definitely buy from them again when I need trailer parts and/or accessories. 26177
by: Dameian D.10/17/2011
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worked like a charm 25687
by: Don. W.10/13/2011
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Top quality at a great price. 25547
by: Carson09/30/2011
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very happy with this the shipping was fast product was great. a+ to etrailer will do more business with you guys anytime and most likely will also. thanks -Carson24874
by: Rob S09/26/2011
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Nice 24616
by: Doug D09/26/2011
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I ordered the Curt trailer hitch and ball mount. The package arrived early, was of quality construction and it fit like a glove. Directions suggested 30, minutes to install, it took me 20. I would definitely deal with you guys again. 24609
by: Robert Sands09/24/2011
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Great service, on time and well delivered. Many thanks. RS24521
by: Scott Z09/19/2011
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not much to say here, slide it in and lock the pin. If you can figure it out, you have no business towing anything! 24210
by: Jay Love09/06/2011
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I bought this separately when I bought a new hitch. It appeared to be less expensive to buy the hitch, ball mount, and ball all separately. there's not much to say, just get the one with the correct amount of rise/drop for your car and trailer. 2" rise is what I needed for my Grand Caravan and jet ski trailer.23610
by: John P.09/04/2011
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Was exactly as described. 23554
by: Joyce P.09/02/2011
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Excellent Condition. 23504
by: Bob Sinuc09/01/2011
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Product was delivered on time and was as expected. This company is very fast and easy to deal with. I highly recommend them.23380
by: John F.08/04/2011
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Great product and value, perfect for the application.21120
by: Max B08/03/2011
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Workded just like it is supposed to. 20999
by: Tyler G.08/02/2011
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It's a big chunk of metal; not sure what else I can say. :) Nice glossy finish and fits into my receiver just fine.20856
by: Mike07/30/2011
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Ordered online the package arrived early. Installation for the hitch was simple if you are familliar with typical auto work. Pnumatic tools reccomended. Plug - n- Harness.----well it works....I had to dissasemble the whole rear cargo area of the Xterra to get to the connectors. The instructions from the manufacturer are terrible. Definately needs a picture with each step. This should not be attempted by a novice.20618
by: Bill07/28/2011
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As offered. Came on time with great se rvice!20488
by: Robert M07/27/2011
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Heavy duty quality. 20375
by: Caleb07/25/2011
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solid 20256
by: Nate07/18/2011
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Heavy duty. Simple but great. 19622
by: Gary B.07/12/2011
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Looks and works great. Fits the hitch fine.19237
by: Cristian P.07/08/2011
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Did not use it yet but it fits well in the hitch receiver and it also had a hitch pin included. Thank you Etrailer18891
by: Mike W.06/30/2011
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Shipping was fast and the product was well packaged and arrived unblemished. Note that this ball mount uses a ball with a one inch shank - - this will make for a stronger set up than other mounts that use a 3/4 inch shank ball.18310
by: Keith C.06/30/2011
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Good quality, perfect condition 18231
by: So C.06/28/2011
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Sturdy product! Fits like a glove! 18154
by: Larry O.06/21/2011
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Not much you can say about a ball mount except it appears to be quality and service was excellent. I've already recommended you to friends.17497
by: Todd I.06/20/2011
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The product arrived in a timely manner and was as advertised. 17380
by: Steve06/14/2011
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Very strong! Works great 16996
by: david P.06/13/2011
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it works 16829
by: croce06/11/2011
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fast delivery... 16768
by: Ron B.06/08/2011
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just what i thought i was going to get. installs ez. took about 45. min. looks great.16534
by: Dave S.05/30/2011
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The information on your website was easy to navigate and very helpful in picking the correct trailer hitch ball mount and ball. They are exactly as advertised. Delivery was extremely fast and the follow up e-mails are great. Keep up the good work.15689
by: Bob P05/29/2011
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As described. It did come with a pin and I thought I read that it didn't. Can't hurt to have and extra pin. 15667
by: Wayne S.05/26/2011
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Fits and looks great, glossy black finish! Good price.15449
by: Roger H.05/10/2011
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Fits well. Easy to buy different size hitch attachments13194
by: Nick P.04/28/2011
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Works Great! 12541
by: Jason R04/28/2011
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looks solid 12523
by: George04/25/2011
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Great products, fast delivery and good prices. They had everything in stock including the Ford specific brake cable and 7 to 6 pole adapter. Ordered last Monday. Received on Thursday. Put every in this weeked and am using it today (one week after order placed. The only small problem is the hole is so big, my stud current ball fits sloppy. 12325
by: matty04/20/2011
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great product, no issues 12075
by: Roy C, Ohio04/17/2011
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Delivered quickly, price was excellent. 11888
by: Rojelio V04/13/2011
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Great product 11610
by: Terry K04/11/2011
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Great product Very satisfied Fastest shipping in the world11469
by: Rusty W.04/10/2011
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I have never been displeased with etrailer.com. They are fast and well worth the time and effort.11432
by: john b04/07/2011
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nice product easily installed 11283
by: gevans03/30/2011
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As advertised, but faster delivery 10732
by: John S.03/29/2011
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Easy to shop, fast shipping, easy transaction. Would definitely recommend. 10638
by: Brandon Z.03/28/2011
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As anticipated. All surfaces painted and welds appear complete and sturdy.10566
by: Shaleen03/28/2011
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This is great very Heavey Duty! 10532
by: Scott D.03/28/2011
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Great product, great price, speedy delivery! Very well made tow bar, fit perfectly.10513
by: Dave L.03/21/2011
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Thank you etrailer! Received the ball mount for the receiver I ordered at the same time and in the same box. The ball mount is very heavy duty and finish is excellent! This is certainly a company I will recommend. Thanks again10033
by: John M.03/21/2011
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Service was great! prompt shipment of the correct parts. Free upgrade to better shipping. Overall a great experience.10012
by: Kate03/17/2011
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Good hitch. 9618
by: Pud Uomo03/16/2011
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I got what I ordered in lickity split! I detest shipping charges but I got my product fast! I will continue to seek this company out for future business.9495
by: Ray03/09/2011
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This is the third time I have ordered from etrailer.com and each time has been an excellent experience. Determining which parts fit my vehicle is simple and the recommended accessories save time trying to figure out what fits what. Simple to follow installation instructions and now videos are great. Highly recommended.8906
by: Les L.03/08/2011
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Great product but lets be honest.....it ought to come with a pin and clip. etrailer is a great company to deal with. I'd do business and recommend them to my friends.8810
by: dh03/07/2011
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Shipped as ordered - no problems 8708
by: BDC03/05/2011
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As Advertised, they filled order quickly and shipped it out.8523
by: Gary Rose03/04/2011
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The hitch bolted up just fine as described. I had to remove a few of the military hitch items as my Blazer is a M1009.8422
by: tiago03/02/2011
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good quality 8273
by: mark s02/23/2011
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Quick Delivery 7702
by: Bruce Scott02/21/2011
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Very good delivery, no problems. 7590
by: F.Bushey02/20/2011
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Great, heavy, and well made product.....might want to get steal toe shoes if you have butter fingers...lol7508
by: James02/17/2011
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Fits perfectly on hitch. 7408
by: Dale M.02/15/2011
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Excellent service. Shipped right away. etrailer representative personally emailed me to let me know that items had shipped. Very Happy. I will order from etrailer again.7206
by: Scott02/14/2011
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This ball mount is exactly what I expec ted.7130
by: Fred P.02/11/2011
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Works as advertised. Takes ball with 1" diameter shank and 5/8" diameter J pin.7055
by: Arthur n.02/11/2011
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Looks durable with a nice weight to it. Will put it to the test shortly.7047
by: Walter G02/09/2011
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Good quality mount. Exactly as described, easy to remove and install.6924
by: BIOBEAR02/07/2011
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Exactly as etrailer described it on their site. One Drawtite 2923 ballmount. It is a superiorly made product which I have used for hauling my boat around the USA and Canada for many years. I decided to buy a second one so when friends and family borrow one of my trailers I need not take mine off my Pathfinder. etrailer prices were excellent and their shipping very fair priced and quick. I will not hesitate to buy all my trailering needs from them. 6767
by: Charlie H.01/31/2011
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Product exactly as advertised. Fast shipping. Packed very well.6473
by: Duncan D.01/31/2011
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My order arrived in two days. I am impressed both by the layout and functionality of etrailer website and by the quick, free shipment. The hitch for my 20007 Hyundai Santa Fe is well made, well finished and fit perfectly. The estimated installation time of 30 minutes would probably have been accurate had I not had to clean 3 years worth of rust from the mounting nuts installed by the factory. Once clean (no simple task since reaching them with a 10m/1.25 tap was difficult) mounting the tow bar was simple and made easier with a pair of jackstands. Owing to the design and location of the mounts, reaching them required the use of different ratchet extensions and flexible joints and I'm not certain of the accuracy of any torque reading. In summary, I am pleased with the product and impressed by the follow-up from etrailer. I will recommend them without hesitation.6436
by: Ryan K01/27/2011
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What can I say - it arrived quickly and does the job.6214
by: JB01/24/2011
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Great product & good price. 6032
by: Richard K01/20/2011
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Trailer hitch. It works. 5797
by: J K12/25/2010
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Hitch It Works!4604
by: Fox10/24/2009
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Whats not to like? Its a solid piece of metal. Solid, stable, and simple. Whats there to mess up?2504
by: Niel Tan08/18/2009
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Not in service yet I was delighted with Etrailer services. I bought 7 items with free shipping, and Etrailer delivered all of them in 7 days. Etrailer’s ball mount made to fit (hidden) perfectly. It cost less than U-Haul and or dealer products. However, I have not used this product yet. I will keep you post it on wiring harness installation. I will come back and bring new customer for Etrailer and scored a perfect 10 for this product and services. 2263
by: mebeany10/25/2008
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worth the money works well 1385
by: Dan10/02/2008
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Great product! Price is great!!! Works great!!! Awesome!!!1338
by: Capt ED07/21/2008
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Excellant service at my door in (1) week fit like a glove, Good quility1086
by: jim p03/29/2007
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excellent service good product Will buy from this company again. 3 days at my door111
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