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• What Size Ball Coupler Does Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Currently Come With
  I checked with Yakima to verify and the Rack and Roll Trailers like the part # Y08106 that you referenced comes with a coupler now that is designed for 2 inch hitch balls. At one point it was 1-7/8 inches be they have since changed that. The info you found was incorrect and I updated that page that you mentioned. When the trailer is setting level the top of the coupler down to the ground will measure 22 inches so you will need to go with a ball mount that will allow you tow the trailer...
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• Recommended Trailer Ball Mount for 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
  The correct ball mount for your vehicle will depend on the height of the hitch on your Outlander. When we installed a hitch like # C13398 on your vehicle, we found that the inside top of the receiver tube was about 11 inches above the ground. Since the average trailer coupler height is between 16-18 inches, you'll want a ball mount that provides about 6 inches of rise. Since the # C45036 you'd looked at provides a 2 inch drop, it wouldn't be a good choice. To figure out the exact rise...
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• Ball Mount For Towing A Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer With A 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime
  Hi Jane! We can definitely get you a ball mount that will let you tow a Yakima LowRider Kayak Trailer # Y82QD with the TowSmart hitch # TS42VR on your 2023 Toyota RAV4 Prime. That felt like a lot of words for one sentence. Anyway, here's what you will need: Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-1/4" Rise, 7-1/2" Drop - 13" Long - 5,000 lbs # C45100 Curt 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 6,000 lbs # C40004 Curt Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter...
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• Comparison of Trailer Hitches and Recommendation for 2022 Subaru Ascent
  We offer two styles of hitches for your 2022 Subaru Ascent, a fully visible model such as the Curt # C13400 or the etrailer brand # e35ZR or the partially concealed Curt # C25VR and etrailer # e55ZR. The # C13400 or # e35ZR mount to the underside of the frame members, and the entire hitch and receiver tube is fully visible from the rear of the vehicle. The receiver tube will sit just below the rear bumper. The # C25VR and etrailer # e55ZR install behind the bumper cover, and will actually...
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• Can Hitch or Ball Mount Be Drilled for Additional Hitch Pin Hole
  Ball mounts like the Curt # C45100 are available in various lengths. This one happens to be 13-inches long, longer than some. Longer ball mounts are needed, for example, in cases of a truck having a slide in camper in the bed, or when using a towing-style bike rack. You do not want to drill your hitch or your ball mount as this will void the product warranty. A slightly longer ball mount poses no issues for your towing application.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommended for 2016 Toyota Sienna
  According to Reese, their # 37096 hitch is a fit for earlier model domestic full-sized trucks, and wouldn't fit your Sienna. Your best bet would be the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75237 which is a custom fit for your Sienna. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118648 which fits all BUT the SE model or # 118498 for the SE. You'll also need a ball mount like # C45100, a hitch pin like # PC3 and a hitch ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8...
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• Selecting Ball Mount to Allow Trailer to Remain Level When Hitched to 2012 Honda Odyssey
  Passenger vans like the Honda Odyssey do sit fairly low to start with, and once you bolt on a hitch receiver and load some passengers and cargo, the bottom of that hitch tube can be pretty close to the ground. When we installed Draw-Tite hitch # 75270 on your vehicle we found that the hitch pin hole was 6-inches forward of the rear edge of the bumper cover. We also noted that the top of the receiver tube opening was 11-1/2-inches above ground level. This means the bottom on the hitch...
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• Does Tongue Weight Sag Get Factored In When Picking Out Rise/Drop Ball Mount
  This is a really great question! So ideally you have the trailer sitting as level as possible when you are towing. So that means that if your vehicle suspension is going to sag with the tongue weight of your trailer on the ball mount you'd want to compensate for that with the amount of rise/drop ball mount you select. How this normally works out is that you determine the drop needed (in your case 8 inches) and then go with a ball mount slightly higher like the Curt part # C45100 which...
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• Distance From Ground To Curt Hitch C13382 On a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
  In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13382 which is a fit for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube opening is 15". Therefore, if the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler (while level) is 21" then you need a ball mount with a 6" rise. The Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # C45100 will work for this but you also need a Pin/Clip part # C21500 and Hitch Ball part # 40038.
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• Hitch and Recommended Equipment for Towing Small U-Haul Cargo Trailer With 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
  For a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch, part # C13381. When we installed this hitch on a 2019 Tiguan, we found that the top inside edge of the receiver tube sat 11-1/2 inches high. U-Haul trailer couplers sit at about 18 inches above the pavement when the trailer is level. To bring the trailer ball within an inch or two of level, I'd recommend going with a ball mount that has a 6 inch rise like the Curt # C45100. You'll also need a # PC3 hitch pin. U-Haul...
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• How to Pick Out the Correct Rise Drop Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer Level
  I got all of the pictures you submitted and attached them to this page. However, I am still a little unsure of what you are looking for. The best recommendation I can make for you would be to check out the link I attached that details how to pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount you need to tow your trailer level. It's kind of hard to tell, but it looks like your current ball mount is a 7 inch drop ball mount which would be similar to the # C45100.
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• Distance From Hitch Pin Hole To End Of Shank On Ball Mount For 2-Inch Hitch On 2004 Lexus LX 470
  I went to our warehouse and took a measurement of this ball mount for you. The Curt Ball Mount, part # C45100 has a 6-1/4 inch rise or 7-1/2 inch drop and the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the end of the shank that inserts in your trailer hitch receiver is 2-1/2 inches. On some vehicles you can loosen the spare a little and shift it away form the receiver. I am not sure if you can do that with your LX 470, but it may be worth checking out. If you can, then it may...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2021 Subaru Ascent
  There indeed are hitches available for a 2021 Subaru Ascent. The most popular choice among Ascent owners is the Curt # C25VR. The hitch installs behind the bumper cover, and actually takes the place of the factory impact structure, so the receiver will actually utilize the cutout in the bumper cover, which can be replaced when the hitch isn't in use. This is the perfect option for folks that want a hitch, but aren't too enthused about the way a hitch looks. I'll provide a photo showing...
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• Ball Mount with a 6 Inch Rise and 1 Inch Diameter Ball Hole
  We have some options for ball mounts that have a 6 inch rise. Curt ball mount # C45090 has a 6 inch rise and when in the rise position it is rated for 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. The rise is measured from the top of the receiver opening to the top of the ball platform. We also have # C45100 with 6-1/4 inch rise. Capacity is the same as the above ball mount. For 5 inches of rise we have # C24WR rated for 8,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have linked...
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• 6 inch Rise Ball Mount Recommendation with Ball Hole Diameter of 1 inch
  The Curt ball mount part # C45100 is just what you need. It has a rise of 6 inches, a ball hole diameter of 1 inch and a ball mount platform thickness of 3/4inches.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommended for Bike Rack and Towing With 2022 Subaru Ascent
  The Curt # C13400 Class III hitch you'd looked at is indeed a fit for your Ascent, but I'd recommend a concealed hitch like the etrailer brand # e55ZR which would actually mount behind the rear bumper (the hitch actually replaces the factory bumper beam) and utilize the removable panel in the rear bumper cover. This has the huge advantage of allowing you to replace the bumper panel when the hitch isn't being used, which makes the hitch completely invisible. If you'll be towing with the...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit Recommendation for 2020 Chevy Equinox
  We do indeed have trailer hitches available for the 2020 Chevy Equinox. If your Equinox is not a Diesel model, I'd recommend the Curt Class III hitch part # C77FR. If it IS a Diesel, you'd want to use the Draw-Tite Class III, part # 76217. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118759 if your vehicle is a Premier model, # 118750 if it isn't a Premier, and if it has the factory tow package, you'd use # C94FR which includes the relays needed...
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• Carrying an 18-1/2 Foot Canoe and Tandem Bike on a 2018 Toyota Highlander with Factory Roof Rack
  There are canoe carriers that work with the bar spread of 27-1/2 inches on your 2018 Toyota Highlander. The Swagman Exo Aero # S65145 requires a minimum of 24 inches of bar spread. But I understand what you are saying. The canoe is so long you will need extra support. If your Highlander has a 2 inch trailer hitch or if you added one such as # e98844 you could then use a load extender such as the Yakima LongArm # Y01149 or Malone extender # MPG907. These will essentially add a third crossbar...
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• Can Curt Ball Mount C45100 be Safely Used to Tow 3,500 lb Trailer is Rise Position
  Great question, and I think you're on the right track. Even though the Curt Ball Mount # C45100 is rated for 3,500 lbs towing/350 lbs tongue while in the rise position, I like to have some kind of safety margin so that I'm not constantly checking to make sure the ball mount is holding up. For your application I recommend the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 because the weight ratings are 5,000 lbs towing/500 lbs tongue whether you are using it in the rise or drop position....
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• Differences Between Concealed-Style Class III Trailer Hitches Available for 2022 Subaru Ascent
  The Curt # C25VR, etrailer brand # e55ZR and Draw-Tite # 76253 are all essentially identical. All three have the same 5000 lb towing/750 lb tongue weight capacity, all are almost identical from a visual standpoint and all three would install in the same manner. If you're installing a trailer wiring harness like # 118790, you might prefer the Draw-Tite # 76253, as it includes the stand-off mounted to the hitch crossbar for the # 18144 trailer wiring harness mounting bracket. For a ball...
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• Parts Needed to Use Hitch-Mounted Bike Rack and Tow Malone Kayak Carrier Behind RV
  You will definitely want your Malone kayak trailer like the MicroSport # MPG462G2 as level as possible when hooked up to your Winnebago. We do have a nice selection of ball mounts that feature the type of drop you are needing from the RV. The Curt Ball Mount # C45100 features a 7-1/2 inch drop (or a 6-1/4 inch rise) and has a towing capacity of 5,000 pounds. I have attached a link that will take you to our complete selection of ball mounts that you can look through in case you find that...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for 6 inches of Rise to Tow Trailer Level
  Using a 6 inch rise ball mount does not cause any safety issues. If anything using the correct rise ball mount allows you to prevent the biggest safety issue which is towing an unlevel trailer. The Curt ball mount part # C45100 would work well for you as it has a 6-1/4 inch rise. For a 2 inch ball we have the part # 63845 and then for a 2-5/16 inch ball we have the part # 63847.
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• Recommended Ball Mounts Compatible with 2" EcoHitch Hidden Receiver # 306-X7194 On a 2015 Prius c
  The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7194 for your 2015 Toyota Prius c has a 2" receiver that we measured to have a hitch height of 11-1/2". With this you can use either a fixed ball mount like the Curt # C45100 that has a 6" rise which would fit on a trailer with a hitch height near 15-1/2". You will need either a 1-7/8" # C40002 or 2" # 40038 ball. If you intend to pull different trailers that can have different hitch heights an Adjustable Ball Mount # BWTS10038B will allow...
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• Recommendation On A Ball Mount That Can Fix Unlevel Towing
  Determining the proper rise and drop needed for a ball mount can be done with two measurements and a little math. On a level surface, first measure from the top edge of your receiver opening to the ground to get your hitch height. Then, measure from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground to get the trailer hitch height. The difference between these two numbers will be the amount of rise and drop you will need for your vehicle and trailer. I have linked help article that explains...
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