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• Will the Use of a 2-1/2 Inch to 2 inch Trailer Hitch Reducer Sleeve Reduce the Hitch Capacity
  You have a couple of options. The best thing to do would be to use a ball mount that fits in your hitch. The reason is that you will not have to worry about a reducer sleeve fitting, any capacity reduction, or adding another component in the system. For 2-1/2 inch receivers we have # RP45323 for an 18,000 pound fixed ball mount. The other option is to use a reducer, # C45405. The hitch capacity should not be dramatically changed so if it is rated to tow the 13,000 pounds you need to tow,...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for a Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch Hitch Opening
  There are three ball mounts we offer that will work for the 2-1/2 inch hitch on your Ford F450 with a 2-1/2 inch opening. The problem that many encounter is that the Ford 2-1/2 inch hitches are very tight with round corners and many ball mounts like the Reese Titan Ball Mount # RP45323 that you referenced will not fit without modification. The ball mounts we have found to work on the Ford 2-1/2 hitches are the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-2, the Cushioned Ball Mount # AMSCV-4, and the...
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• How to Determine Tongue Weight of an 18,000 Pound Trailer
  Tongue weight is typically 10 to 15 percent of the gross trailer weight. However there are several trailers that do not follow this rule; such as toy haulers as one example, which can be as much as 20 percent or so of the gross trailer weight. If your trailer weighs 18,000 pounds when loaded and ready to tow then 10 to 15 percent would be 1,800 to 2,700 pounds. If your tongue weight is actually 6,000 pounds then that would mean it is about 33 percent of the gross trailer weight. This...
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• Can a Ball Mount for a 2-1/2 Inch Class V Trailer Hitch be Used in the Rise Position
  Depending on the ball mount, you can use it in the rise or drop position. Some ball mounts, like # 45291, can only be used in the drop position. The Reese Titan Ball Mount, # RP45323, that comes in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit, # EBMK25518, can be used in the rise or drop position. It will provide 3-1/2 inches of rise or 5 inches of drop. I have included a link to our FAQ article on choosing the right ball mount for you.
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• Reese Trailer Hitch # 45297 Recommendation for a 2002 Ford F-350
  I would recommend the Reese Trailer Hitch, part # DT45508, for your 2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty. This hitch will fit with the factory spare tire and will be able to tow up to 18,000 lbs of gross trailer weight. I attached installation instructions for this hitch. You may be interested in purchasing a Reese Titan Ball Mount for 2-1/2 inch Receivers, part # RP45323, a Hitch Ball with 2 inch Diameter and Medium Shank, part # A-90, and a Hitch Ball with 2-5/16 inch Diameter and Medium Shank,...
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• Weight Capacity of Curt Class V 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver, Part # C15810
  You are correct that the product description for the Curt Class V 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver, Part # C15810, shows the same tongue weight and gross towing weight ratings with and without weight distribution. This is because unlike lower capacity hitches, say a Class III, this Class V hitch is already rated at or near the vehicle structural limits. Strictly speaking, adding a weight distribution setup would give this hitch receiver higher capacity, but it would serve no purpose. Unless...
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• What are the Tow Capacities fo Reese Ball Mount RP45323
  The Reese Titan Ball Mount has a maximum tongue weight, or hitch weight, of 2,000 pounds. The maximum gross towing weight is 18,000 pounds.
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• Hitch Ball And Pin Recommendation For 2-1/2 Inch Receiver On 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
  If you have a 2-1/2 inch receiver on your 2013 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD the 2 inch ball I recommend is the CURT Hitch Ball, part # A-90. This hitch ball has a shank diameter of 1-1/4 inches and the length of the shank is 2-5/8 inches. The Reese Ball Mount, part # RP45323, you referenced has a ball mount that is 1 inch thick so this hitch ball will work fine with the ball mount. The pin I recommend for a 2-1/2 inch receiver is part # C21500. This is a 5/8 inch diameter pin and has 3-3/16...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2016 Ford F-350 with 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  Since the tongue weight of the trailer will pull down a little on the truck you can go with a ball mount that has a 5 inch drop. I actually recommend going with an adjustable ball mount that has multiple balls, # WS6-25. This ball mount has a 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch ball, a built-in tongue weight scale, and the height can be adjusted in 1 inch increments. It is also made of aluminum so it won't rust. If you want to go with a regular cushioned ball mount then the best option for a 2-1/2...
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• Will Reese 2-1/2 Inch Ball Mount Fit Factory 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch on a 2017 Ford F-350
  There has been some fit issues with the Reese Ball Mount - 3-1/2" Rise, 5" Drop - 10" Long - 18,000 lbs Item # RP45323 and the factory Ford 2-1/2 inch trailer hitches so I recommend taking a look at a different option. I have included a link to all of the available 2-1/2 inch ball mounts.
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2014 Ford F250 with 2-1/2 inch Hitch
  Originally, because the radius at the inside corners of the Ford OEM hitches were more rounded than usual, getting aftermarket hitch accessories that would fit was a problem. Ballmounts could be altered to fit by sanding off the powder coat at the corners. In the meanwhile, Reese has altered the design of the ball mount slightly by rounding the shank edges so that it will be compatible with the Ford OEM 2-1/2 inch receivers. I have confirmed this with Reese. The # RP45323 ballmount should...
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• Dimensions Of Reese Ball Mount RP45323
  I had our warehouse measure the Reese Ball Mount - 3-1/2" Rise, 5" Drop - 10" Long - 18,000 lbs # RP45323 and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the ball mount is 4", and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole is 10" as shown in the included diagram. I included a video of the # RP45323 for you to take a look at.
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• Will the Titan Reducer Sleeve for 2-1/2 inch Hitches Fit on My 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 2500
  I went out to the warehouse an pulled the Curt Reducer Sleeve 2-1/2 inch to 2 inch, and measured the inside dimension of the one I pulled at 2.068 inches with a dial caliper, I also measured the outer dimension at 2.469 inches, see attached photos I took for you. You mentioned tolerance, and that is an unknown factor. All hitch manufacturers and hitch accessory manufacturers have to stay within certain guidelines, to ensure that their product will work with other accessories on the market....
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• Fit of Reese Titan 2½ Inch Ball Mount on OEM Class V Receiver of 2013 Ford Super Duty
  Originally, because the radius at the inside corners of the Ford OEM hitches were more rounded than usual, getting aftermarket hitch accessories that would fit was a problem. Ballmounts could be altered to fit by sanding off the powder coat at the corners. In the meanwhile, Reese has altered the design of the ball mount slightly by rounding the shank edges so that it will be compatible with the Ford OEM 2-1/2 inch receivers. I have confirmed this with Reese. The # RP45323 ballmount used...
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• Recommendations for Ball Mount to Fit 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Receiver On 2015 Ram 2500 Diesel
  It sounds like the trailer hitch that came on your 2015 Ram 2500 Diesel has a 2-1/2 inch hitch receiver. If this is the case, I can certainly help you find a ball mount that will work well for you! There are a couple of options to get a ball mount that will work for you. One option is a reducer sleeve, such as the Curt Hitch Receiver Reducer Sleeve # C45405. This will allow you to use your 2 inch ball mount or other 2 inch hitch accessories inside your Ram's 2-1/2 inch receiver. All of...
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• How to Use Friction Sway Control Unit on Pickup with 2-1/2-Inch Hitch
  The Reese # RP45323 ball mount fits 2-1/2-inch hitch receivers. We do offer add-on sway control brackets for 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch ball mounts, parts # RP26003 and # RP26005, that fit right over a ball mount and that are held in place with the hitch ball. We do not offer one of these to fit a 2-1/2-inch ball mount, however. But we do have a weld-on Sway Control Tab # 3442 that you can weld to your ball mount. Another option is to user a hitch reducer sleeve # C45405 to convert your 2-1/2-inch...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation Rated for 14,000 Pounds Gross Trailer Weight on a Ford F-450
  To determine the receiver size you have, I have included a link to an FAQ that will help. The Reese 2-1/2 inch Titan ball mounts like # RP45323 or the one found in # EBMK25318, tend not to fit the factory 2-1/2 inch receivers on Ford Super Duty trucks. You will need to use one of the Convert-A-Ball ball mounts. We have # AMSCV-6 with a 6 inch drop or 4-3/4 inch rise. We also have # AMSCV-4 with a 4 inch drop or 2-3/4 inch rise. And then we have # AMSCV-2 with a 2 inch drop or 3/4 inch...
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• Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for a 2008 Ford F-450 Class 5 Hitch
  If you have the Class 5 hitch on your F-450 and the inside measurement of your hitch opening is 2-1/2 x 2-1/2 inches, then this ball mount will work in your truck's receiver hitch. The hitch ball you selected has the proper 1-1/4 inch size shank to fit the RP45323 ball mount. If you have a 2 by 2 inch receiver then you could use ball mount DTBM5400 (see link below), up to 14,000 pounds and the same ball for your towing needs.
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• Trailer Hitch Extension for 2009 GMC Sierra with 2-1/2 Inch Hitch Towing a Boat with In-bed Camper
  First, the Ford 2-1/2 inch hitch has be known to have some compatibility issues with some accessories. The problem is that the hitch receiver has more rounded corners than a lot of accessories that have more square corners. In the event you run into this issue, what you can do is gently and carefully remove some of the powder coating around the accessory shank until it fits. Do not remove any metal. This will weaken the accessory. The extension length you need is going to be based on...
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• Availability of a 12 inch or Longer Ball Mount to Clear Open Tailgate of 2011 GMC Sierra
  I have a solution that'd get you the ball mount length you're needing. First, you'd need to use a reducer, part # C45405 to convert your 2-1/2 inch receiver down to a 2 inch. Then, you'd use a ball mount like the # BH20 from CR Brophy. The # BH20 offers a 2 inch drop (we don't have anything in a 3 inch drop) and a hitch pin hole to ball mounting hole distance of 13-1/4 inches. For a 2 inch ball, you'd use part # A-90. As long as you have the trailer ball within 1 to 1-1/2 inches of level,...
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• Will the Curt Class V # C15809 Fit 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 Mega Cab
  The Curt Class V Receiver you referenced, part # C15809 is a fit for your 2006 Ram 2500 Mega Cab. The hitch is designed to fit below the OEM hitch (if present) and will not fit Hemi Sport Quad Cab and SRT-10 models. You might also need the following: Wiring harness, part # 118381 Ball mount, part # RP45323 2 inch trailer ball, part # A-90 2-5/16 inch trailer ball, part # 19286 To see the install instructions, click on the provided link.
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• Recommendation for a 14,000 Pound Ball Mount for a 2011 Ford F-350 Dually
  The closest ball mount we have to a 2 inch rise that is also rated for 14K is the Cushioned Ball Mount, # AMSC2HD. It has a rise of 1-1/2 inches and accepts a ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank. For a ball, you can use # 63836. Another option would be an adjustable ball mount, # C45900.
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• Reese Ball Mount with Black Powder Coat Finish
  The Reese Ball Mount - 3-1/2" Rise, 5" Drop - 10" Long - 18,000 lbs # RP45323 does have a gloss black powder coat finish over an autophoretic coating or "A-coat". This ensures the heat resistant metal is able to be protected from corrosion and wear.
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• Availability of Ball Mount With 3 Drop That Fits 2-1/2 Receiver
  It sounds like you're looking for a ball mount that will fit your 2-1/2" receiver and has a 3" drop. I recommend the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # RP45323. In addition to the ball mount, you will also need # A-90 for a 2" ball or # 63840 for a 2-5/16" ball. If you want a full kit we also have the # EBMK25318 which includes a ball mount bag.
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