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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise - 6" Drop - 17,000 lbs
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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise - 6" Drop - 17,000 lbs

Part Number: C45342
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Heavy-duty, 1-piece forged ball mount measures 9-1/2" from pin hole to ball hole. Use this Class V accessory in either the drop or rise position to fit your application. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from CURT. Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise - 6" Drop - 17,000 lbs part number C45342 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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CURT Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - C45342

Highlights

  • 17,000 lbs GTW for Heavy Loads: Handles large trailers, campers, or boats with solid strength.
  • 5" Rise or 6" Drop for Level Towing: Lets you match trailer height for balanced, stable pulling.
  • 1-Piece Forged Steel Build: Solid design provides long-term durability under heavy stress.
  • Matte Black Powder Coat Finish: Corrosion-resistant surface stands up to salt and road grime.
  • Fits 2" Hitch Receivers: Works with standard Class V setups for common towing needs.
  • 9-1/2" Shank Length: Helps maintain ideal trailer spacing and clearance when hitched.

Features to know about

Keeps Your Trailer Level: 5" Rise or 6" Drop

When you’re hauling different trailers, keeping everything level is key for smooth handling and less stress on your setup. This heavy-duty forged ball mount gives you a 5" rise or a 6" drop so you can line up your trailer just right. The 9-1/2" length from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole gives you solid clearance and a steady connection every time you tow.

Built to Handle Big Loads: Rated for 17,000 lbs GTW

When you’re pulling serious weight, strength matters more than anything. This solid, 1-piece forged steel mount is built to handle up to 17,000 lbs gross trailer weight and 2,550 lbs tongue weight. The fixed design means fewer moving parts and no play in the connection, giving you dependable towing power for heavy gear, large campers, or equipment trailers.

Tough Finish That Fights Corrosion: Carbide Black Powder Coat

Rain, road salt, and rough conditions can eat away at cheaper hitches. This one stands up to the elements with a corrosion-resistant carbide black powder coat finish that holds up through long miles and rough weather. It keeps your setup looking clean and ready to work season after season.

Simple and Solid Connection: Fixed Ball Mount with 1-1/4" Ball Hole

No complicated adjustments here—just a straightforward mount that does its job every time. The platform has a 1-1/4" diameter ball hole that works with hitch balls built for heavy towing. Slide it into your 2" x 2" receiver, secure it with a pin and clip or hitch lock (sold separately), and you’re ready to roll with confidence.

Specs

Application

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receiver

Weight and Capacity

  • Maximum gross trailer weight: 17,000 lbs
  • Maximum tongue weight: 2,550 lbs

Dimensions

  • Length: 9-1/2" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
  • Rise: 5" from top of inside of hitch opening
  • Drop: 6" from top of inside of hitch opening
  • Ball hole diameter: 1-1/4"

Warranty

  • Limited lifetime warranty

45342 Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise - 6" Drop - 17,000 lbs

Replaces 45330





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Ratings & Reviews

4.8

875 reviews
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Heavy-duty, 1-piece forged ball mount measures 9-1/2" from pin hole to ball hole. Use this Class V accessory in either the drop or rise position to fit your application.

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I got this one for my new pickup. Friendly conversation with etrailer and this is recommended. I got it promptly. Thanks, etrailer.



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No way this will ever break



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Fit perfect and super solid.
The service
and delivery were excellent. The item arrived before the estimate and was packaged well. I needed a taller Mount for my new 13k boat trailer. This will work perfect.
Thank you for great service.



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Amazing quality! What I have been looking for in a trailer hitch!



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Excellent Fast Service! Top Quality Products! Great Prices! I Highly Recommend etrailer!



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Perfect drop for my RV and truck to pull my horse trailer. Very sturdy.



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I've used etrailer on numerous times and generally avoid these reviews, but they are a very solid good helpful organization to deal with. This is a small order compared to 3 years of past orders. Save yourself some time and trouble and just buy from them. You'll be pleased at the service.



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Very pleased with the way etrailer conducts business.
I ordered 2 towing items. The correct items came very well packed, to the right address, and within just a few days.
I will be ordering more items from etrailer and recommending them to my friends.



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Best ball mount I have ever owned.

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Joe M.

12/13/2017

Great products



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Just what I wanted with the correct amount of drop for my Subaru ascent. Very solid and rounded edges if bumped so no sore shins.



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Very solid and strong, got a stainless steel ball for this too



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The heavy duty hitch and other parts that I received from etrailer were exactly what I ordered and at a good price. The delivery was fast and nothing damaged. Thanks etrailer I will be buying from you again.



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Needed a ball and mount capable of towing my double axel trailer loaded with my 12,000 lb. tractor, this one does the trick. I appreciated the quick shipping.



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I've used etrailer on numerous times and generally avoid these reviews, but they are a very solid good helpful organization to deal with. This is a small order compared to 3 years of past orders. Save yourself some time and trouble and just buy from them. You'll be pleased at the service. Jack



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This ball mount is as heavy duty as the web site picture makes it out to be, it's solid forged construction gives it the mass necessary to handle the load and best of all it fits my factory Ford receiver, which some others did not. All in all a nice piece I would recommend it whether the weight rating is needed or not.



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Excellent, thier online tracking is pretty cool, it shows who took your order who packed it and shows the UPS detailed tracking. I order this part from [online store] and it never arrived, so I gave etrailer a try and they are excellent.



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Great hitch’s. Very heavy duty and e trailer is wonderful to work with. Ordered wrong size no problem with return replacement sent out the next day. I should’ve read the sizes. Lol



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This is a great ball mount with a nice powder coat that is holding up well. The unit is used with the 5 inch rise position. The the gross weight of the trailer that the mount is used for is 18k pounds with the tongue weight of about 1700 pounds. The product performance is excellent.



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Heavy duty and well made. Disappointed that it's made in China (my other 7,500 lbs Curt hitch is made in the USA)

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Victoria B.

10/2/2020

For a USA-made ball mount with similar rise and s and towing capacity to this one, we have the B&W Heavy-Duty Ball Mount BWBMHD30014



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I was going to buy an alternative ball mount but it had a long lead time. Etrailer recommend one that was in stock and it arrived much quicker. Am very happy with etrailer.

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Marian

11/19/2022

It is heavy and it works without problem. Be sure to follow calculation of height. Our camper is perfectly level when towing.



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Awesome hitch! Well made and strong hitch!! Very pleased with customer service. Got my hitch in under 4 days with easy tracking info and status of my shipment.

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Dylan

4/22/2019

Best hitch I have ever owned. Would recommend to anyone!



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This item is used on a 2016 F150 that has a 4" suspension lift. It is a solid piece of steel with double the tow rating. Sure; I could have afforded one of those "fancy" adjustable balls. However, most are not rated very high. Typically 4 tons.
I wanted something with a higher rating and this one; solid-piece has done what is needed without possible points of failure. The towed trailer is level to the towing vehicle. I only tow the same trailer for long periods of time. I don't need to have all the hitch sizes available or the various heights. Great price at etrailer and promptly shipped. Thank you



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Heavy Duty Drop Hitch Mount, product was exactly as listed. Allows my trailer to pull level and avoid sway / excessive tire wear.

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Ga W.

11/19/2015

Hitch has connected trailer to truck for over 20K miles this year with no issues. Working Great!



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This is one solid hitch. Bought the hitch to pull about 5000 lbs. there's no doubt in my mind that it can handle it.



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Box arrived with no product due to it breaking through the box. Such a heavy object should have been shipped in a much stronger box. Waiting to see how this is resolved as I feel I should not have to pay for it to be replaced due to it being shipped in such a flemsy box.


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