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• How Much of a Rise do I Need for My 2025 Honda Odyssey for Towing a U-Haul Trailer?
  Hello Casey, Getting things ready for a U-Haul, big move coming up? I just looked up how U-Haul says to measure, and it is a little different than how we do it. On the vehicle end we measure from the ground to the inside top of the receiver, then on the trailer end to the bottom of the coupler. Since you have a 2" receiver and measured to the middle, that puts you at 14", and on the U-Haul side they measure to the middle and it is a 2" ball, so that would be 17". When I subtract the 17-14,...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch # 14001 Fit a 1992 Ford F-150 Flareside
  I spoke with my contact at Curt and he stated that the Curt Trailer Hitch, # 14001, will fit your 1992 Ford F-150 flareside. I have included a link to the installation details below. There are cab and chassis models that have a 34 inch frame. If you plan on doing some towing with this hitch you will need a ball mount, hitch ball, and wiring. The recommended ball mount is # 40331, you can use hitch ball # A-90 (2 inch diameter) or # 19286 (2-5/16 inch diameter). For wiring, you will need...
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• Does a Curt Trailer Hitch # 14301 Limit Access to the Spare Tire if Installed on 2013 Chevy 1500
  To install the Class IV Curt trailer hitch # 14301 on your 2013 Chevy 1500 you will need to temporarily remove the spare tire for accessibility to the hitch mounting locations. After installation is complete and the spare tire is re-installed you will not have any issues with accessibility or clearance around the full size spare tire when mounted in the factory location. I have included a photo of this hitch installed on a slightly older Chevy truck, and you can see that there is no interference...
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• Extra-Long 2-1/2-Inch Ball Mount Rated for at Least 15,000-lbs
  We offer both fixed and adjustable ball mounts that will fit a 2-1/2-inch hitch like the one on your 2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty and you can see them all on the linked page. We do offer an extra-long fixed ball mount rated for 16K, part # BWBMHD30214, that has either a rise or drop of 6-inches. This ball mount uses a 5/8-inch hitch pin or lock such as # C21510 or # e98881, and it takes a hitch ball with a 1-1/4-inch shank diameter such as # C40030.
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• Availability of Ball Mount With 3" Rise/Drop
  I'm not sure if you're looking for a 3" rise or drop but we have options for both so you don't need to worry about being off by an inch. For a ball mount with a 3" rise you can use the # 40331. You will also need # C48810 for a 1-7/8", # A-90 for a 2", or # 19286 for a 2-5/16" hitch ball. If you need a drop you can use the # TS64FR. This has a 3-1/4" drop but the 1/4" difference won't be noticeable.
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• Is There a Sleeve For my 2-1/2 inch Ford F350 Super Duty Hitch So I can Use 2 Inch Accesorries
  2-1/2 inch hitch opening are used on hitches that are Class V, and are designed to haul large heavy trailers. In order to reduce your hitch down to a 2 inch diameter opening on your new Ford F-350 Super Duty you would need to purchase a Curt Reducer Sleeve 2-1/2 inch to 2 inch, part # C45405. You should take note that Ford OEM hitches have a tighter/different radius on their 2-1/2 inch receiver tubes. To accommodate the OEM Ford 2-1/2 inch hitch, the corners of a ball mount, shank or...
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• Hitch Recommendation For 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing a Jayco 33RLDS Travel Trailer
  There are two sizes of hitches you can install on your 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel. There is a 2-inch receiver hitch and a 2-1/2 inch receiver hitch. The towing capacity on a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel will range from 12,500 lbs to 14,000 lbs depending on the model ( Regular Cab, Super Cab, or Crew Cab) of your vehicle. A 2-inch hitch would be sufficient enough for that towing capacity range. I would recommend the CURT Class V 2 Inch Hitch, part # C15410. This hitch has...
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• Comparing Class III and Class IV Trailer Hitches for a 2008 Ford F-150
  There are going to be several differences between a Class III trailer hitch and a Class IV trailer hitch like Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 41933. One difference is how each attaches to the truck. The Class IV hitch requires more attachment points. I have included a link to the installation details for this hitch below that better illustrates where and how the hitch attaches to the truck. Even though there may be more attachment points, we still have the install difficulty rated at a 3 out...
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• Fit of Draw-Tite Class IV Part # 41943 on 2003 Ford F550 with 34-1/4 Frame Measurement
  The Draw-Tite Class IV Hitch, part # 41943 will fit the rivet configuration you mentioned (see figure # 3 in the instructions I have linked to). I checked with one of my contacts at Draw-Tite, who tells me that this hitch will work with the 34-1/4 frame measurement. That 1/4 inch is within acceptable tolerances, so the hitch should fit just fine for you. You might also need the following: Ball Mount with 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop, part # 40331 2 inch trailer ball, part # A-90 2-5/16...
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• Recommended Towing Setup for 2005 Ford F-350 Transporting a Truck Camper and 30ft Boat Trailer
  You might not need a hitch extender or weight distribution. It is possible that a long ball mount will have the length needed to provide clearance for towing the trailer. Ball mount # 40331 measures 9-1/4 inches from the center of the pin hole to the center of the ball hole. It is rated for 16,000 pounds gross trailer weight and it has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop. Another ball mount to consider is the Buyers Products # 3371802225. This ball mount will provide you 16 inches from center...
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• Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 41938 Fit a 1986 Chevy K Series Pickup Truck
  On the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 41938, the 8 bolts used to attach the hitch each go into the frame rails on the truck. When I spoke with my contact at Draw-Tite he gave a much more clear description of what you will need for this hitch to mount to your truck. Basically, the hitch is 19 inches long. If you measure from the end of the frame rails at the rear of the truck towards the front, you will need at least 19 inches with nothing in the way in order for the hitch to fit. I have included...
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• Selecting a Hitch Ball and Brake Controller for a 2007 Ford F-150 Towing a Car Hauler
  Before selecting the appropriate hitch ball and ball mount, you will want to check the gross trailer weight, GTW, and tongue weight, TW, capacities of your 2007 Ford F-150 and your trailer hitch. If you are going to be towing a car hauler, then you will want a ball and mount with the highest possible GTW and TW that is compatible with your truck and trailer hitch. I would definitely recommend a 2-5/16 hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank like the Curt Trailer Hitch Ball, part # 63840, and...
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• Will Curt Trailer Hitch, # 14001 Fit on a 1989 Dodge D250 Pickup With a Cummins Turbo Diesel
  The Curt Trailer Hitch, # 14001, will fit your 1989 Dodge D250 pickup as long as it does not have a roll pan bumper. I have included a link to a video installation on a similar truck below. I also added a link to the installation instructions. I also recommend the Forged Ball Mount, # 40331, and ball # A-90 (2 inch diameter), or # 19286 (2-5/16 inch diameter). The wiring for your truck is the Curt Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, # C55317. Installation is easy. The...
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• How Does the Curt Trailer Hitch Attach to a 1989 Ford Bronco
  The fact that you do not have holes on the frame of your 1989 Ford Bronco is not a problem. You will drill holes into the frame to install this Curt Hitch # 14001 on your vehicle. The location of your spare tire will not be a problem either, check out the installation instructions I attached that show how it installs. I also attached an installation video for this hitch for you to check out. At most you have to reposition your spare tire, but that would be the worst case scenario. To...
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• Wiring Plug, Hitch, and Accesories For 2003 Chevrolet Avalanche Towing 23 Skamper Travel Trailer
  The item you selected, Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket , part # HM40975, plugs into factory connector above the spare tire. You can use part # HM40975 if the vehicle wiring will reach to plug into your vehicle. If you find you need extra length of wiring to connect I would recommend Replacement Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connector, part # 30955, which is designed to work on your Avalanche, and will plug into the factory connector above spare tire underneath your truck....
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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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• Hitch for Small Truck
  I have several hitches that closely match what you are looking for. Hitches I have that fit a 2"X2" receiver opening, and with 4" drop are as follows. Curt # C45055, 8-1/4" hitch pin center to ball mount center. Overall length is 12-1/2" Curt # C93KR, 8-1/4" hitch pin center to ball mount center. Draw-Tite # 40331, 9-3/4" from hitch pin center to ball mount center Curt # C45313, 10" from hitch pin center to ball mount center Draw-Tite # 4285, 12" hitch pin center to ball mount center....
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• Recommendation for Class 5 Hitch to Fit 1995 Ford F350 with 34 Inch Frame and Flat Dump Bed
  Based on the size of your frame, it sounds as though your 1995 Ford F350 is the Cab and Chassis style. Curt offers a Class IV Receiver Hitch, # C14082, that with bolt directly to your vehicle's frame with no welding required. This hitch has a 1000 pound tongue weight capacity and 10000 pound towing capacity. We do not offer a custom Class V hitch for your truck but universal Class V hitch receivers are available. Curt offers the Universal Weld-On Receiver, # 15901, with 3 inch drop and...
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• Ball Mount Recommendations for a 2012 Ford Expedition Towing a Pontoon Boat or Seadoo Trailer
  You have a couple of options. First, you can buy two ball mounts, one with the correct rise for the pontoon boat and one for the Seadoo trailer. Or, you can get one ball mount that use a 2-1/2 inch rise, # AMSC2HD, and that would be fine for both trailers. If you wanted to go with separate ball mounts, for a 3 inch, use # 40331. You do not have to use that extra sway control bracket welded to it. Another option is to use an adjustable ball mount like # TK5007. It has a max rise of 9 inches...
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• Will Draw-Tite Trailer hitch # 41932 Fit a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500
  The term tow package can mean different things to different people. For us, tow package usually means a vehicle is wired for towing from the factory but does not necessarily include whether or not the vehicle has a trailer hitch. What they may have been referring to is if your 2003 Chevy Silverado has a deep drop bumper or lift gate installed, there are certain hitches that will and will not fit. No matter what style you have, there will be a trailer hitch that will fit. The Draw-Tite...
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• Ball Mount and Weight Distribution Recommendation for 8500 lb Travel Trailer
  The hollow shank ball mounts typically carry a lower weight rating than what you are looking for. You do not mention what kind of rise/drop you are needing, but for a 12,000 pound rating I would recommend a forged ball mount. Part # BWBMHD30010 offers a 1 inch rise or 2 inch drop, part # 40331 has a 3 inch rise or 4 inch drop, and part # 40332 features a 5 inch rise or a 6 inch drop. Anytime the loaded trailer weighs 50 percent or more than the weight of the vehicle, weight distribution...
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• How to Select the Correct Ball Mount
  Selecting a ball mount for use with the trailer hitch on your vehicle requires that you choose one with the appropriate shank size (1-1/4-inch, 2-inch or 2-1/2-inch), the appropriate towing weight class to match your hitch receiver (for example Class III) and the right amount of rise or drop to maintain your trailer at a level position when it is hitched. The linked article will give you a good starting point. For example, the ball mount you referenced, # 40331 from Draw-Tite, fits 2-inch...
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• Can I Keep My Spare Tire Mounted With The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 14001 On 1997 Ford F-250
  I contacted our representative at Curt and he informed me that you will be able to keep your spare tire on your 1997 Ford F-250 extended cab long bed with rear full tank, with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver, part # 14001. When installing part # 14001, you will need to lower the spare tire to install the Curt Hitch. After installation you will just need to raise the spare tire and position it into place. To complete your towing setup, you may be interested in the following items: Draw-Tite...
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• Hitch, Weight Distribution And Towing Accessories to Tow 12,000 lb Boat with 2000 Ford F350
  Unless you're planning on carrying a truck bed camper again, the Torklift # TLF1002-30 Hitch you referenced would be overkill for you. A Class V hitch like the Curt # C15410 would be a less expensive option. For a ball mount, use the Draw-Tite # 40331 with the # 19286 2-5/16 inch trailer ball. Anytime the weight of what you're towing exceeds half the weight of the tow vehicle, weight distribution is recommended. To choose a weight distribution system, you'll need to first determine the...
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