Hitch Balls
- 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... - Recommended Fifth Wheel Hitch for 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Long Bed
For your 2020 Ford F-350 Super Duty Long Bed (8 foot) we have several options of fifth wheel trailer hitches. My favorite is the B & W fifth wheel hitch. They have a really nice finish to them that looks good in any truck, and the powder coat is… view full answer... - Hitch Ball to Fit 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 HD
The 5" Offset Ball #19308 is specifically designed for Hide-A-Goose gooseneck trailer hitches that have a pin to go through the shank. Currently the only gooseneck hitch ball that is compatible with your 2020 GMC Sierra 3500 is the B&W… view full answer... - Are Tongue Weight, Hitch Weight and Pin Weight The Same Thing For a Fifth Wheel Trailer
Tongue weight and hitch weight describe the same thing, the amount of downward force applied to the hitch. For a fifth wheel hitch, it's usually called pin weight. A 3/4 or 1 ton truck with a long bed would be the preferred vehicle for towing a… view full answer... - Which is Better Round Bar Weight Distribution or Trunnion Head
The difference between the two systems is basically the attachment point. One is not better than the other except that the trunnion bars are a little easier to install than the round bars that require a clip to hold them into the head. For the round… view full answer... - Will a Trailer Hitch Ball with a Raw Finish Last as Long as a Ball with a Chrome Finish
A chrome finish ball is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40041, is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate under… view full answer... - Recommended Weight Distribution System for 2017 Rpod 178 Camper
Thanks for the kind words! Before we get into the best weight distribution solution for your needs you should note that the best way to fight sway is in how you load the trailer. If you can move as much weight to the front of the trailer and make… view full answer... - Comparing the Reese Steadi-Flex, Husky Center Line, and Fastway e2 Weight Distribution Systems
The Reese Steadi-Flex like part #RP66560, Husky Center Line like part #HT32218, and Fastway e2 like part #FA92-00-1000 are all great weight distribution systems. I recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex over the Fastway e2 and Husky Center Line because the… view full answer... - Choosing the Right Ball Mount for 2019 F250 Super Duty Crew Cab
Adjustable ball mounts like the Weigh Safe #WS6-25 and #WS8-25 provide great flexibility to tow multiple trailers of differing heights. A good starting place is to determine the deepest drop you'll need. The attached diagram and help article can… view full answer... - Installation and Adjustment of Husky Centerline Weight Distribution Hitch HT32217
If your Husky Centerline weight distribution hitch (WDH) model #HT32217 is not leveling your 2018 Armada you'll want to confirm that it is rated correctly for the actual total tongue weight (TW) of your towing system and that it is set up… view full answer... - Gooseneck Clearance Equation and Offset Ball Options for 2017 Ford F-350 Short Bed
For your 2017 F-350 short bed, the clearance calculation is the measurement from the cab to ball center minus 1/2 the trailer width. This will give you the minimum clearance. If that number is positive the trailer will not interfere with the cab of… view full answer... - What is the Difference Between 2-Point and 4-Point Sway Control
Weight distribution systems that have 2-point sway control generally have sway control just at the ends of the springs bars on the trailer side. On the Fastway systems for example the L bracket that secures the bar to the frame bracket can be… view full answer...