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• What Size Ball Coupler Does Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer Currently Come With
  I checked with Yakima to verify and the Rack and Roll Trailers like the part # Y08106 that you referenced comes with a coupler now that is designed for 2 inch hitch balls. At one point it was 1-7/8 inches be they have since changed that. The info you found was incorrect and I updated that page that you mentioned. When the trailer is setting level the top of the coupler down to the ground will measure 22 inches so you will need to go with a ball mount that will allow you tow the trailer...
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• Recommended Trailer Ball Mount for 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV
  The correct ball mount for your vehicle will depend on the height of the hitch on your Outlander. When we installed a hitch like # C13398 on your vehicle, we found that the inside top of the receiver tube was about 11 inches above the ground. Since the average trailer coupler height is between 16-18 inches, you'll want a ball mount that provides about 6 inches of rise. Since the # C45036 you'd looked at provides a 2 inch drop, it wouldn't be a good choice. To figure out the exact rise...
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• Can Curt Ball Mount C45100 be Safely Used to Tow 3,500 lb Trailer is Rise Position
  Great question, and I think you're on the right track. Even though the Curt Ball Mount # C45100 is rated for 3,500 lbs towing/350 lbs tongue while in the rise position, I like to have some kind of safety margin so that I'm not constantly checking to make sure the ball mount is holding up. For your application I recommend the MaxxTow Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # MT70068 because the weight ratings are 5,000 lbs towing/500 lbs tongue whether you are using it in the rise or drop position....
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• Trailer Hitch Recommended for 2016 Toyota Sienna
  According to Reese, their # 37096 hitch is a fit for earlier model domestic full-sized trucks, and wouldn't fit your Sienna. Your best bet would be the Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75237 which is a custom fit for your Sienna. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118648 which fits all BUT the SE model or # 118498 for the SE. You'll also need a ball mount like # C45100, a hitch pin like # PC3 and a hitch ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8...
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• Ball Mount with 7-1/2 Inch Drop For 2 Inch Receiver
  For reasons unknown, Curt actually rounds up to the nearest number for advertising their ball mount, which is confusing, but the true drop is 7-1/2 inches for the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # C45100. So this ball mount will work to get the drop you are looking for; along with the ball mount you will need a pin and clip or lock as well as a hitch ball. The complete list of parts is the following: - Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-1/4" Rise, 7-1/2" Drop # C45100 - 1-7/8" Hitch Ball...
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• Comparison of Trailer Hitches and Recommendation for 2022 Subaru Ascent
  We offer two styles of hitches for your 2022 Subaru Ascent, a fully visible model such as the Curt # C13400 or the etrailer brand # e35ZR or the partially concealed Curt # C25VR and etrailer # e55ZR. The # C13400 or # e35ZR mount to the underside of the frame members, and the entire hitch and receiver tube is fully visible from the rear of the vehicle. The receiver tube will sit just below the rear bumper. The # C25VR and etrailer # e55ZR install behind the bumper cover, and will actually...
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• Selecting Ball Mount to Allow Trailer to Remain Level When Hitched to 2012 Honda Odyssey
  Passenger vans like the Honda Odyssey do sit fairly low to start with, and once you bolt on a hitch receiver and load some passengers and cargo, the bottom of that hitch tube can be pretty close to the ground. When we installed Draw-Tite hitch # 75270 on your vehicle we found that the hitch pin hole was 6-inches forward of the rear edge of the bumper cover. We also noted that the top of the receiver tube opening was 11-1/2-inches above ground level. This means the bottom on the hitch...
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver and Wiring Harness To Tow a 1,000lb Travel Trailer With a 2020 Jeep Renegade
  I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13269 for your 2020 Jeep Renegade. The 2" receiver has more ball mounts and accessories available for it making it a better and stronger receiver. The maximum tongue weight capacity is 525lbs and maximum trailer capacity is 3,500lbs. Be sure to not exceed the specifications given from Jeep for your specific Renegade. You will need a Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118651 for the 4-way flat wiring harness that will control the tail...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for 7 inches of Drop
  For a 7 inch drop ball mount the closest and best option will be the part # C45100. This is a 7-1/2 inch drop that would get you close enough to level to have the trailer towed safely. It's better to be a tiny bit to nose-down than nose-up as it's commonly the nose-up situations that cause sway. For a 2 inch ball you would need part # 63845 or for a 2-5/16 inch ball the part # 63847.
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• Does Tongue Weight Sag Get Factored In When Picking Out Rise/Drop Ball Mount
  This is a really great question! So ideally you have the trailer sitting as level as possible when you are towing. So that means that if your vehicle suspension is going to sag with the tongue weight of your trailer on the ball mount you'd want to compensate for that with the amount of rise/drop ball mount you select. How this normally works out is that you determine the drop needed (in your case 8 inches) and then go with a ball mount slightly higher like the Curt part # C45100 which...
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• Ball Mount to Use with EcoHitch for 2016 Volkswagen Golf and Uhaul Trailer
  When we installed the EcoHitch part # 306-X7309 on a similar Volkswagen Golf as your 2016 model we found that from the top of the hitch to the ground measured 11 inches. So based on the dimension that UHaul lists and how they measure you'd want a rise of about 6 inches like with Curt part # C45100 and then for a 2 inch hitch ball # 63845.
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• Recommended Ball Mounts Compatible with 2" EcoHitch Hidden Receiver # 306-X7194 On a 2015 Prius c
  The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7194 for your 2015 Toyota Prius c has a 2" receiver that we measured to have a hitch height of 11-1/2". With this you can use either a fixed ball mount like the Curt # C45100 that has a 6" rise which would fit on a trailer with a hitch height near 15-1/2". You will need either a 1-7/8" # C40002 or 2" # 40038 ball. If you intend to pull different trailers that can have different hitch heights an Adjustable Ball Mount # BWTS10038B will allow...
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• How to Pick Out the Correct Rise Drop Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer Level
  I got all of the pictures you submitted and attached them to this page. However, I am still a little unsure of what you are looking for. The best recommendation I can make for you would be to check out the link I attached that details how to pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount you need to tow your trailer level. It's kind of hard to tell, but it looks like your current ball mount is a 7 inch drop ball mount which would be similar to the # C45100.
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• Recommended Ball Mount for Towing Malone MicroSport XT Trailer with Lifted 2016 Jeep Wrangler
  In order to determine what ball mount you're going to need you'll need to measure from the top of the inside of the receiver to the ground, and then measure on the trailer from the bottom of the coupler to the ground. You'll then take those two measurements and subtract the vehicle measurement from the trailer measurement to determine how much of a rise/drop you're going to need. I've linked one of our helpful articles on this process for you to check out. At the end of the day you're...
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• Distance from Center of Pin Hole to Weld Gusset of Curt Ball Mount part # C45100
  The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole of the Curt Ball Mount part # C45100 that you referenced to the weld gusset is 4-1/2 inches. I went out into our warehouse and pulled one to get this measurement.
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• Differences Between Concealed-Style Class III Trailer Hitches Available for 2022 Subaru Ascent
  The Curt # C25VR, etrailer brand # e55ZR and Draw-Tite # 76253 are all essentially identical. All three have the same 5000 lb towing/750 lb tongue weight capacity, all are almost identical from a visual standpoint and all three would install in the same manner. If you're installing a trailer wiring harness like # 118790, you might prefer the Draw-Tite # 76253, as it includes the stand-off mounted to the hitch crossbar for the # 18144 trailer wiring harness mounting bracket. For a ball...
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• Carrying an 18-1/2 Foot Canoe and Tandem Bike on a 2018 Toyota Highlander with Factory Roof Rack
  There are canoe carriers that work with the bar spread of 27-1/2 inches on your 2018 Toyota Highlander. The Swagman Exo Aero # S65145 requires a minimum of 24 inches of bar spread. But I understand what you are saying. The canoe is so long you will need extra support. If your Highlander has a 2 inch trailer hitch or if you added one such as # e98844 you could then use a load extender such as the Yakima LongArm # Y01149 or Malone extender # MPG907. These will essentially add a third crossbar...
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• Distance From Ground To Curt Hitch C13382 On a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek
  In regards to the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13382 which is a fit for a 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, the distance from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube opening is 15". Therefore, if the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler (while level) is 21" then you need a ball mount with a 6" rise. The Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches part # C45100 will work for this but you also need a Pin/Clip part # C21500 and Hitch Ball part # 40038.
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• Can Hitch or Ball Mount Be Drilled for Additional Hitch Pin Hole
  Ball mounts like the Curt # C45100 are available in various lengths. This one happens to be 13-inches long, longer than some. Longer ball mounts are needed, for example, in cases of a truck having a slide in camper in the bed, or when using a towing-style bike rack. You do not want to drill your hitch or your ball mount as this will void the product warranty. A slightly longer ball mount poses no issues for your towing application.
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• Bike Rack Recommendation for Towing Trailer that Needs 6 inch Rise Ball Mount
  Best option will be to use the Bike Rack Bunk part # CC-275 which attaches to the A-frame of the trailer and allows a bike rack to install above it. This will then allow you to use a 6 inch rise ball mount we have the part # C45100 and then for a 2 inch ball # 63845 would be what you want. There really isn't a good way to attach a bike rack to a ball mount shank either if the ball mount has a rise of 6 inches.
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• Trailer Hitch Recommended for Bike Rack and Towing With 2022 Subaru Ascent
  The Curt # C13400 Class III hitch you'd looked at is indeed a fit for your Ascent, but I'd recommend a concealed hitch like the etrailer brand # e55ZR which would actually mount behind the rear bumper (the hitch actually replaces the factory bumper beam) and utilize the removable panel in the rear bumper cover. This has the huge advantage of allowing you to replace the bumper panel when the hitch isn't being used, which makes the hitch completely invisible. If you'll be towing with the...
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• Recommended Hitch And Wiring To Tow A Small Trailer With A 2021 Toyota RAV4
  We can definitely get you the parts needed to tow with your 2021 Toyota RAV4. To start with, the etrailer.com Class III Hitch # e23ZR is rated up to 4,000 pounds towing and 600 pounds of tongue weight, so it will definitely handle the trailer you are looking at. This is also a direct bolt on application and will take no time to get installed. I included an install video of this to help as well. That 18" measurement he gave you is actually very useful as it will help determine which ball...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit Suggested for 2022 Toyota Sienna
  Although the Draw-Tite # DT55MR has a higher capacity (4500 lb towing/675 lb tongue weight), the vehicle itself is limited to 3500/385 lbs per the owner's manual, so the greater capacity isn't usable. Therefore, I'd recommend the US made Curt # C22UR. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a # TK69FR trailer wiring harness, a # C45100 ball mount with a # PC3 hitch pin and a trailer ball like # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch ball. You can see a video of the hitch...
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• Recommended Hitch to Pull Yakima Rack and Roll Trailer with Canoe and Kayak on 2017 Subaru Forester
  The Class III hitch we offer for the 2017 that would sit up the highest on the vehicle would be the 2017 Subaru Forester would be the Draw-Tite # 76182 which would have a 16 inch hitch height, measured from the ground to the top inside edge of the receiver tube, this is what I'd recommend hitch-wise. The Yakima # Y08107 Rack and Roll trailer would be a great choice for carrying your Canoe and fishing kayak, it would easily handle the approximate 175 lb combined weight of your canoe and...
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