Question:
I am in the process of buying a Curt Class II Trailer Hitch Receiver with Drawbar for my 2007 Subaru Forester. I am trying to decide which ball I should get. In particular, I need help with the shaft length for the Curt Drawbar that comes with my hitch. Since my car is only rated to pull 2,000 lbs, I thought I should go with the 1-7/8 ball with a 3/4 shank. The problem is I am not sure what the difference in the shank length means for me.
asked by: Christina
Expert Reply:
You will need a trailer ball (the size of the ball will depend on the coupler size of the trailer you are wanting to tow) with a shank diameter of 3/4 inch. For the ballmount that comes with your hitch, I would recommend the either the 1-7/8 Inch Trailer Hitch Ball part # 19256 or for a 2 inch ball, part # 19258.
expert reply by: Mike
Products Referenced in This Question
Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
2000 lbs GTW
Class I
Chrome
Product Specs:
1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
Hitch Ball with 2" Diameter and Short Shank, 3,500 lbs GTW - Chrome
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
3500 lbs GTW
Class II
Chrome
Product Specs:
1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
2 Inch Diameter Ball
3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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Hitch Ball with 1-7/8" Diameter and Short Shank, 2000 lbs GTW - Chrome
Product Summary:
Hitch Ball
Standard Ball
2000 lbs GTW
Class I
Chrome
Product Specs:
1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
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