Trailer Hitch Balls
What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch? The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to… view full answer...
What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer… view full answer...
How Do I Know How High The Ball Should Sit Above the Ground This will depend on the hitch used and the height of the trailer coupler. You want the trailer to be as level as possible. We have a page on calculating hitch height and coupler height to help you find what ball mount would work best. Most light duty… view full answer...
What Length Ball Shank is Needed for a Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System The shank length that you will want for the Blue Ox SwayPro Weight Distribution System is 2-3/4 inches. For a 2 inch ball, we recommend using part #A-90 and for a 2-5/16 inch ball we recommend using part #19286. view full answer...
Gooseneck Ball for a 2017 Ford F-350 with Factory Gooseneck Trailer Hitch Gooseneck ball #RP19311 does fit the factory gooseneck hitch in a 2017 Ford F-350. You could also use Curt ball #C60692 which also comes with safety chain loops and costs less. view full answer...
How to Determine Correct Ball Mount Rise or Drop for Towing a Trailer with a 17 Inch Coupler Height Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to… view full answer...
Difference Between Chrome Plated Steel Hitch Ball and Raw Steel in Terms of Corrosion Resistance A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate… view full answer...
Availability of Weight Distribution for 1-1/4 Inch Receivers Weight distribution systems are only available for vehicles with a Class III or higher rated hitch with the 2 inch receiver, not the 1-1/4 inch receiver on a Class I or Class II hitch. Your best bet would be to replace your existing hitch with a… view full answer...
Best Air Bag Kit for a 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty The best air bag kit for your 2020 Ford F-250 Super Duty with a single rear wheel are the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs because they are the strongest, most durable air bags on the market to provide you with optimal support for your… view full answer...
How to Select Correct Size Hitch Ball for 2012 Forest River Grey Wolf M-26BH Travel Trailer Forest River does not maintain coupler specs on their website for your 2012 Grey Wolf M-26BH but it is easy enough to examine the coupler on the trailer to see the required ball size; this will usually be stamped into the steel housing. Based on this… view full answer...
What Size Hitch Ball Is Used With The Blue Ox Sway Pro Replacement Head For Weight Distribution Most of the weight distribution systems use a hitch ball that is 2 inches or 2-5/16 inches diameter. The Blue Ox SwayPro head uses a hitch ball that has a 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The ball diameter size depends on the size of the coupler on your… view full answer...
Removing Trailer Ball from Andersen Rapid Hitch Ball Mount As you can see by the photo I provided, both of the trailer balls used on the Andersen Rapid Hitch are constructed of a single piece. It is not possible to remove one ball. view full answer...