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• What Light Weight Adjustable Multi Ball Mounts Are Available For A 2" Receiver?
  The Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount # C45900 weighs approximately 30lbs. That includes the receiver pin and cotter pin. The Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit # AM3461 is one of our lightest weight adjustable hitches. At only 12lbs the aluminum construction not only makes it light but it will not rust or corrode in salty and wet areas. The Rapid Hitch Trailer Hitch Lock and Adjustment Pin Lock Set # AM3492 will provide you with a locking pin for the height adjustment...
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• Do You Have Greaseless Hitch Balls?
  Hey Kurt. We still have a few greaseless hitch ball options. We have two ball mounts and a few replacement balls. We don't have any standard 2" greaseless hitch balls that you can add to any ball mount like the item # 325-GH-090 you were looking at. I have listed our options below: Ball Mounts: Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with 2 Greaseless Balls - 4" Drop or Rise item # AM3461 Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with 2 Greaseless Balls - 10" Drop, 11" Rise...
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• Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 2023 Chevy Express Cargo Van
  Unfortunately that 12 pin rectangular plug has nothing to do with the trailer wiring harness. To add a 7-way and 4-way connector to your 2023 Chevy Express Cargo van you're going to need to buy two separate harnesses. The reason for this is that the van's with the towing package came from the factory with the 7-way connectors like item # HM40975. The other ones have nothing and no one made a custom fit 7-way that just plugs in. The first connector you will need is the Curt Wiring Harness...
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• Recommended Parts to Add a 7-Way Connector to a 2019 Chevy Express 2500 Van
  Unfortunately that 12 pin rectangular plug has nothing to do with the trailer wiring harness and people ask about it all the time. To add a 7-way connector to your 2019 Chevy Express 2500 van you're going to need to buy two separate harnesses. The reason for this is that the van's with the towing package came from the factory with the 7-way connectors like item # HM40975. The other ones have nothing and no one makes a custom fit 7-way that just plugs in. The first connector you will need...
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• Recommended Heavy Duty Hitch and 7-Way Wiring Harness for a 2020 Chevy Express Van
  The best hitch for your 2020 Chevy Express Passenger Van is the etrailer Hitch item # e98861. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. It is a class IV hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 10,000 lbs towing capacity and a maximum tongue weight of 1,000 lbs. This can be increased to 12,000 lbs and 1,200 lbs when used with a weight distribution system. To add a 7-way wiring harness to your van you're going to need to buy two separate harnesses. The reason for...
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• Parts Needed To Tow with a 2017 GMC Savana 2500 Van
  If the trailer you will be towing with your 2017 GMC Savana 2500 Van has brakes then yes, you will need to use a 7-way wiring harness and brake controller in addition to the trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. These will be the only requirements to tow the trailer but you may also be interested in a transmission cooler to help prolong the life of your vehicle's transmission. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver part # E98861....
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• Torque Specs for OEM GM Trailer Hitch 25980916 For a 2015 GMC Terrain
  The bolts that hold the OEM GM Trailer Hitch 25980916 to your 2015 GMC Terrain will need to be torqued to 74 ft lbs. The amount of torque that gets applied to the hitch ball on the ball mount however will vary based on what hitch ball it is. For example, if you were using the 2" Hitch Ball part # 40038 which has a 1" diameter shank then the nut will need to be torqued down to 250 ft lbs. This figure will be similar for other hitch balls with a 1" diameter shank. If you don't want to have...
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• Parts Needed To Tow With a 2008 Subaru Tribeca Hitch
  In order to tow the 1976 Starcraft Starmaster 6 Pop Up Camper with your 2008 Subaru Tribeca you will need a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount/hitch ball. These will be the only requirements to tow the trailer but you may also be interested in a transmission cooler to help prolong the life of your vehicle's transmission. For a trailer hitch, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13046. This hitch is a custom fit so no drilling is required and it is super...
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• Does Ball Mount Length Need To be Determined When Picking Out Ball Mount
  There isn't a set formula for picking out ball mount length like there is for ball mount rise/drop. Typically around 7 to 10 inches works for most people. Some people will go longer if they are trying to be able to drop a tailgate and there's a tall a-frame jack in the way. Assuming you have a pretty standard setup and you have the rise/drop figure that you need worked out already a shorter in length ball mount would be just fine. I attached a link to a page that has all of our ball mounts...
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• Recommended Ball Mount With Rise for 2015 Odyssey with Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
  Just to make sure we are accurate on the actual rise you may need, lets cover some basics. With the tow vehicle parked on level ground, measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening. Then, with the trailer level, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. The difference between these hights will determine how much you will actually need. I have a diagram attached to this article showing how this process is done. I also have a video linked showing hitch height...
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• How to Tighten or Remove the Ball Lock Pin on Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount # AM3461
  On the Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount # AM3461 there is that pin on the ball part of the assembly that has a threaded hole in it. That threaded hole should be visible when the pin is in there correctly. You can use a 1/4 inch screw or bolt to thread into that hole and then turn the pin so that it goes in further and clears the path for the larger pin that holds the ball portion to the shank. Instructions are not included like you said. This includes the one that I was inspecting...
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• Greaseless Trailer Hitch Balls and Ball Mount
  The only greaseless hitch balls that are available are from Andersen and do require the Rapid Hitch Adjustable Ball Mounts, which come with greaseless hitch balls. There are no individual greaseless hitch balls that can be had separately. There are a number of options from Andersen based on how much rise or drop you need. - Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with 2 Greaseless Balls - 4" Drop or Rise # AM3461 - Rapid Hitch Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount Kit with 2 Greaseless...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid
  There are currently no exclusions for the Hybrid model therefore, yes the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13416 or the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # DT82QR should fit your 2019 Toyota RAV4 XSE Hybrid. If you will be towing a trailer with your RAV4 then you will also need a trailer wiring harness and ball mount/hitch ball. For a trailer wiring harness, I recommend the ZCI Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119250KIT because it does not require any splicing...
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• Aluminum Ball Mount For 2 Inch Hitch With 2-5/16 and 1-7/8 Hitch Balls
  There is an aluminum ball mount that will allow you to use both 1-7/8" and 2-5/16" hitch balls, but since there isn't a combo ball with those sizes together, you'd have to get the 1-7/8" ball separately. So you have two options depending on the drop you need: - 4" Drop: Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit # AM3461 - 5-1/2" Drop: Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit # AM3405 Both ball mounts come with a combo 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball, so you'd also need to add...
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• How To Determine Ball Mount and Ball Size To Tow 2003 Thor Citation
  The size of the ball that you need to tow your 2003 Thor Citation Travel Trailer is determined by what size coupler is on the trailer. More than likely you will need a 2" or 2-5/16" ball. The required ball size should be stamped onto the coupler. Another thing to take into consideration is the rise or drop that may be needed to tow the travel trailer level with your vehicle. I recommend to use an adjustable ball mount Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Greaseless Balls...
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• How to Measure for Rise or Drop Needed to Choose a Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer Level
  The typical way to determine how much rise or drop is needed to tow a trailer level is to park the truck and trailer on level ground and take some measurements. Since you do not have the trailer but do have a measurement we can still figure it out. We tell folks to measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the coupler is level and from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the tow vehicle. The difference is the amount of rise or drop you will need. The...
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• Is the Anderson Greaseless Hitch Ball AM3662 Still Available
  We do offer a greaseless hitch ball but it is in the from of the Anderson Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit part # AM3461 or part # AM3405. This ball mount is made of aluminum so it's super lightweight, has multiple adjustments for use with different trailers, and has the greaseless hitch ball design for a smooth maintenance free operation. The Anderson Greaseless Hitch Ball is no longer available as it has been discontinued by the manufacturer.
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• Correct Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5
  The correct Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for your 2017 Toyota Tacoma SR5 is part # C13264, not part # C13902 which is for Ford, Chevy, and Ram trucks. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is also a custom fit option so there is no drilling required for installation and it will be a direct bolt-on fit. I have attached an install video for you as well as a photo. If you will be towing a trailer I have a attached a few other parts you might want to consider. Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness...
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• Adjustable Ball Mount with 2 Balls that are NOT Chrome
  The B&W adjustable ball mounts all use chrome balls. Fastway has ball mount # DTSTBM6400-2S with stainless steel balls. Stainless steel doesn't have the wear problems that chrome does but it does cost more. We also have # AM3461 that has the greaseless capped balls though the rest of the balls are chrome.
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• Adjustable Aluminum Ball Mount for 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  All the Rapid Hitch ball mounts we carry, like part # AM3461, are for 2 inch hitch receivers but we do have similar products. I recommend the Weigh Safe 180, part # LTB4-25. It does fit a 2-1/2 inch receiver and stil gives you 4 inches of drop or 5 inches of rise. The Weigh Safe doesn't have the greaseless hitch balls like the Rapid Hitch but they are stainless steel.
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• Locking Pin For EZ Hitch Adjustable Steel Ball Mount
  The replacement locking pin to replace the pin and clip for # AM3461, is InfiniteRule Lock Set for Andersen Rapid Hitch Adjustable Ball Mounts - Stainless Steel - Qty 2 # 34061405-D. This set is made for the specifications of your Rapid Hitch Steel Ball Mount.
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• Is Towing Capacity Reduced when Using Furthest Hitch Pin Hole on Adjustable Ball Mount AM3461
  Yes, you can use either hitch pin hole in adjustable ball mount # AM3461 without losing any capacity. With this ball mount the 2 inch ball is rated for 8,000 pounds and the 2-5/16 inch ball is rated for 10,000 pounds.
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• Best Trailer Tow Package Parts for a 2014 Nissan Frontier
  For your 2014 Nissan Frontier, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75282 is an excellent option for you because it is cost effective, easy to install, and comes with a trailer connector mounting bracket. I have attached an install video and photo for you as well. In regards to the other components, I strongly recommend options from Tekosnha which is under the same parent company as Draw-Tite. The reason I recommend Tekosnha is because they tend to be the most reliable...
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• What Does Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Greaseless Balls # AM3461 Weigh
  The Rapid Hitch Adjustable, Aluminum Ball Mount Kit w/ 2 Greaseless Balls # AM3461 that you referenced weighs a total of 13 lbs.
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