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• Longest Ball Mount For 2 Receiver Available For Towing Boat Trailer With Trick Steps
  I would be happy to help! The longest ball mount we offer is theBrophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10,000 lbs # BM20 which measures 13-1/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. Now the # BM20 has a 10,000lb trailer weight rating, and 1,000lb tongue weight rating. As long as your boat and trailer does not exceed this, this would be your best bet for the clearance you are needing. For a compatible hitch ball you will need...
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• Availability Of 12" Long Ball Mount With 1-1/4" Hitch Ball Hole And 3" Rise
  I have an option that may work for you, but we do not have a ball mount with 4" rise, a 1-1/4" shank hole, and is 13" - 14-1/2" long. The closest option we have is the Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs # 4285 which is 12" long and has a 3" rise. For this option you would use 2-5/16" hitch ball # BWHB94003 which has a 3-1/4" long shank and has a 1" rise to get you back up to 4" total rise. If your new trailer is under 6000lbs I recommend is...
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• Extra Long Ball Mount for Launching Heavy Boat Trailer
  I spoke to my contact at Curt about the Curt Solid Steel 2" Hitch Bar part # D36 and they informed me that it does not have a weight rating because it is not in the finished form. The weight capacity will vary depending on the length and amount of gussets or reinforcements that are used. If you need something with an exact weight rating you may want to look at the Draw-Tite Ball Mount part # 4285 which has a 12" long shank (center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole), comes with...
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• Trailer Hitch Extension Needed to Allow Tailgate to be Lowered with Trailer Attached to Vehicle
  I would not recommend any type of extension with your towing setup. Extenders create more torque on the vehicle frame, hitch, drawbar, extender and hitch ball because of the extension, just like adding a pipe to the end of a breaker bar. This added torque reduces that weight capacity of all of the components in the system by 50 percent, so your vehicles 10 K capacity would be lowered to 5 K if a hitch extension is used. I would go with a long ball mount that is just long enough so you...
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• Recommended Ball Mount With Longer Shank To Accommodate Rock Tamer Mud Flaps
  The Rapid Hitch Adjustable Ball Mount, part # AM3410 measures 3-3/8 inches from the back of the ball assembly to the closest pin hole and 4-3/8 inches to the furthers hole on the shank. This has a maximum rise of 6-1/2 inches and a maximum drop of 5-1/2 inches and has a towing capacity of 8,000 when using the 2 inch ball and 10,000 when using the 2-5/16 inch ball. I have attached a product review video you can check out. We have a couple fixed ball mounts that may work for you. The first...
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• 2019 Ram 1500 Factory Hitch on Bumper vs Hitch Receiver Mounted to Frame?
  I'm not sure I completely understand what you're referring to, so I apologize in advance for any misunderstanding, but are you referring to the ball mount hole on the bumper in front of the license plate? If so, that is not meant for any heavy duty towing but can be used for very light duty- say a light motorcycle trailer or something of the sort (generally anything less than 1000-lbs). You can install a hitch ball and tow with that, as opposed to using a hitch receiver that would normally...
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• How to Choose Correct Rise/Drop in a Ball Mount to Tow Level Enclosed Tandem Axle Trailer
  To select the correct ball mount that will allow you to tow level, you must take two measurements into consideration. First, measure from the ground (on level ground) to the top inside portion of your square hitch receiver opening. Second, measure from the ground (on level ground) to the bottom flat portion of your trailer coupler. Using a trailer level like the Hopkins Cross-Check Trailer Level # HM09615 will help ensure you get the most accurate measurements. Next, simply calculate...
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• Ball Mount That Has Close to 11-1/2 inches From Pin Hole to Ball Hole Center
  The closest option to what you said you'd need is the Draw Tite ball mount part # 4285 which has 12 inches from the center of it's hitch pin hole to it's ball hole. This has drop of 4 inches and a rise of 3.
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• Recommended 16 Inch Long Ball Mount with 12,000 Lb Weight Capacity
  I do have options for you but the longer you extend the connection point from the trailer hitch, the less capacity you will have. That said, they do not offer a ball mount that is 16" long (center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole) and offers a 12,000 lb weight capacity. I do have an extended shank ball mount that has a 12,000 lb weight capacity, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount part # 4285 but it is only 12" long when measuring from the center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. The...
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• Long Ball Mount Recommendation that will Give 3 inches of Rise
  We do carry longer ball mounts that should work well for you. For example, check out the Ball Mount part # 4285. This ball mount has a distance of 12 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole and will provide a 3 inch rise. Price is available at the product link.
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• What is the Distance from Pin Hole to Weld on Aluminum Ball Mount # 4285
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled ball mount # 4285 to measure it. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the weld it measures approximately 7-1/2 inches. This is more than enough to suit your length requirements. This ball mount is a solid hunk of aluminum with a tongue weight capacity of 1,200 pounds and gross trailer weight capacity of 12,000 pounds. I made a video and a picture showing the measurement for you.
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• Long Shank Ball Mount for Added Clearance While Towing
  I'm assuming that you are asking about length of the ball mount and not the drop or rise. The Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # AMSC4 is 12 1/4 inches in length from the end of the shank to the center of the ball hole, and 9 3/4" from hitch pin hole to the hitch ball hole. If you are needing a longer ball mount than that to have additional clearance we do have other options. For a fixed ball mount that has close to the same ratings and rise and drop measurements I recommend Draw-Tite...
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• Availability of Longer Class V Ball Mount So Tailgate Clears Trailer Jack
  All of the ball mounts we offer for the Class V 2-1/2 inch receiver have the same 10 inch ball hole to pin hole distance you mentioned. This being said, I might have a solution for you. You can use a reducer sleeve like part # C45405 along with a ball mount like part # BWBMHD30013. The ball mount has a 16K capacity, and a hitch pin hole to ball hole distance of 11-3/8 inches. Draw-Tite offers a 12K model with a hole to hole distance of 12 inches and a 4 inch drop, part # 4285. If your...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation that is Longer than the Draw Tite Ball Mount part # 4285
  The closest thing we have to a 14 inch version of the Ball Mount part # 4285 that you referenced is the Ball Mount part # D-28. This ball mount has a 4 inch rise or a 6 inch drop and is 14-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. I attached a review video for this ball mount for you to check out also.
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• Ball Mount Option with a 4" Rise and 12,000 lb. Towing Capacity and 1,200 lb. Tongue Weight Capacity
  The only way that we have the rise and weight capacity that you are needing is with the Shocker Hitch XR Adjustable Drop Hitch # SHK78ZR. We do not have a fixed option like the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 4285 you were looking at.
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• Tailgate on 2013 Ford F-150 Makes Contact with A-Frame Electric Trailer Jack
  Stromberg Carlson has vinyl cover # JET-01 you could use for trailer jack # LC285318. But You might be better off using a longer ball mount so that the trailer is a little further away from the truck. This would eliminate contact between the tailgate that the jack. The longest ball mount we have, # EA40 measures 14-5/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. But it is only rated for 8,000 pounds. Ball mount # BM20 measures 13-1/4 inches and is rated...
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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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• Overall Length of Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount 325-GH-1225
  I went to our warehouse and measured the Gen-Y Torsion 2-Ball Mount # 325-GH-1225 for you. From the center of the hitch balls to the nearest of the hitch pin holes the length dimension is 15-3/4-inches; the two hitch pin holes are spaced apart on center by 1-1/2-inches. Please refer to the photo I prepared for you with these dimensions indicated. We offer a long standard 2-inch ball mount, part # BM20, is 13-1/4-inches from center of hitch pin hole to center of the ball hole but is rated...
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• Trailer Hitch Extender for Travel Trailer with Deck on a 2017 Ram 2500
  The shortest trailer hitch extender we offer is the Brophy Hitch Extender part # HE06 which measures 7-3/8" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hitch pin hole. However, please keep in mind that this extender will reduce the tongue weight capacity of trailer hitch by 50%. The other option we have is to use an extended length ball mount like the Draw-Tite Ball Mount part # 4285 which measures 12" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole....
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• Using # D-192 Dual Hitch Receiver to Carry Bike Rack and Tow Trailer with 2011 Mazda CX7
  The Curt # D-192 might be an option for you, but I am afraid once you place a ballmount in the rise orientation in the bottom receiver opening, there will not be enough room to install your bike rack. Your best option would probably be a trunk mounted rack like the Thule OutWay, which is available in a 2 bike (# T45JV) or 3 bike (# TH56BV) capacity. If you went with a trunk mounted rack, I recommend using an extra-long ball mount like part # 4285 to provide extra clearance between the...
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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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• Ball Mount And Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2010 Toyota Tundra
  The closest fixed ball mount we have to a 2 inch rise is the Ball Mount 2-3/4 inch Rise or 4 inch Drop, 6,000 lbs, item # 2753. We also have the Cushioned Ball Mount 2-3/4 inch Rise or 4 inch Drop, item # AMSC4. If you need a higher rated ball mount for your towing needs the # AMSC4 ball mount has a 10,000 pound capacity. I would recommend the higher 2-3/4 inch ball mount to allow for a bit of rear end sag when a trailer is attached. We have several 2-5/16 inch balls, you will need to...
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• Availability of Long Ball Mount to Clear Rear Bumper of 2003 Ford E350 Van
  We offer some ball mounts that might work for you. You'll need to measure the distance from the center of your hitch pin hole to the rear-most part of the bumper, to determine how much clearance you need. The Curt # D-28, for instance might work well for you. It offers a 4 inch rise, and has a 6000 lb capacity. If the measurement you took is less than 8-1/4 inches, this ball mount would work very well for you. The compatible 2-5/16 trailer ball would be part # 63847. For a 3 inch rise,...
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• Ball Mount For Curt Hitch C13264 on Toyota Tacoma
  There isn't a specific ball mount required for the Curt Trailer Hitch # C13264 on your Toyota Tacoma. The correct one will depend on the rise or drop you need: - 1" Rise, 2" Drop: Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # 4284 - 3" Rise, 4" Drop: Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # 4285 Along with the ball mount you will also need a hitch lock or pin and clip to secure it to your hitch, and a hitch ball with the correct diameter shank. For that you can use the following: - Pin and Clip...
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