Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/2" Long - 7.5K

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• Long Ball Mount and Hitch Extension for 2000 Ford Excursion with Dual Rear-Mount Spare Tires
  The extra-long 2-inch ball mount we offer, part # 80232 from Draw-Tite, is 15-3/4-inches long and may give you the clearance you need at your dual rear-mounted spare tires to let you use a friction sway control unit like # 83660 on a bracket # RP26003. If you measure from the center of your hitch pin hole rearward 15-3/4-inches that point will be where the center of the hitch ball hole will be. Do note however that this ball mount is rated for 6000-lbs gross trailer weight and 600-lbs...
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• Is it Okay for Ball Mount to Move in Trailer Hitch Receiver Some
  What you are describing is actually pretty normal for a ball mount. There is almost always some tolerance between the trailer hitch receiver and the ball mount (or accessory) being installed which is why there are a variety of anti-rattle devices out there. Some accessories and ball mounts come with them built-in but if you have a standard ball mount there are aftermarket anti-rattle devices you can use. Technically the tolerance you have is fine but if you want to get rid of it we do have...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Trailer Wiring for 2017 GMC Terrain
  We have both Class III hitches with the 2 inch receiver tube or the Class II with the 1-1/4 inch receiver tube available for the 2017 Terrain. I'll typically recommend folks go with the 2 inch, as there are more hitch mounted accessories available and there isn't much of a price difference between the two. I'd recommend going with the etrailer brand # e98865 Class III hitch because it's very competitively priced and is just as high quality as the offerings from Curt and Draw-Tite. For the...
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• How To Measure For Ball Mount Rise Or Drop On 1999 Chevrolet Silverado
  I have attached a helpful article that will explains just how to measure to make sure you get the right ball mount on your Silverado. You park your Silverado on level ground and then measure from the top of the hitch opening to the ground. Then with the trailer on level ground you measure the distance from the bottom of the trailer coupler to the ground. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height, the difference is the drop that is required. If the coupler height is greater,...
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• Which Vehicle Will DaLan Class III Hitch # 13217 Fit
  Thanks for sending the photos, that's a huge help! The hitch shown in your photos is a Da'Lan Class III hitch, part # 13217. The hitch is a fit for a 1999-2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, not a Chevy. You can see the hitch installation instructions by clicking the provided link. Da'Lan was acquired by Curt several years ago.
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• How to Determined the Correct Rise or Drop Needed for a Ball Mount to Tow a Trailer Level
  The best way to choose the correct ball mount before purchasing one is to take two measurements. The first measurement is going to be from the ground to the top of your trailer hitch receiver opening. That will be your hitch height. The second measurement is going to be from the ground to the bottom of your trailer coupler when your trailer is level. This is going to be your coupler height. If your hitch height is greater than your coupler height, then you will want to subtract...
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• How to Pick Out the Correct Rise/Drop Ball Mount for a 2013 Toyota Tundra Towing a Boat
  In order to pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount for towing a boat trailer you need to take a couple measurements. You need to measure from the top of the hitch down to the ground and then from the bottom of the coupler to the ground on level ground with the trailer sitting as level as possible. Whatever the difference is will be the rise/drop you need. If the hitch is higher than the coupler measurement you will need a drop ball mount and vice-verse. I attached an FAQ on how...
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• Which Hitch, Trailer Wiring and Ball Mount are Recommended for a 2008 Chrysler Aspen
  I think the best and easiest to install hitch would be part # 13296 from Curt. It has a 600 pound tongue weight and 6,000 pound gross towing weight capacity. The wiring kit for the Aspen is part # 118390. It will plug in between your vehicle wiring and the tail lights to grab all the right signals. You will neeed to run a single power wire up to the battery on the Aspen to provide an isolated power source. This allows more lights to be used on the trailer as well as preventing damage...
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• Availability of 2 Inch Ball Mount With a Rise Between 3/4 Inch and 1-1/4 Inch
  The least amount of rise for a 2 inch ball mount would be 3/4 inch, like the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 2923. This is one of the most popular ball mounts. The next size up would be a 1 inch rise, like the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 40330. I am including links to product pages that will list the ball mounts with a 3/4 inch rise and with a 1 inch rise. You will want to make sure the gross towing weight capacity and the tongue weight capacity of the ball mount you choose should match...
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• How to Determine Which Drawbar I Need For My Vehicle
  I can help you determine which drawbar will be best for your vehicle. If you already have a hitch you will first want to make sure you get a compatible drawbar to that receiver size. I have linked all the custom hitch fits we show for your 2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500 for your convenience. All these hitches have a 2 inch receiver, so the # 2923 you were looking at would be compatible with your receiver if it was indeed 2 inches. I have linked another Help Article to help you determine...
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• Ball Mount Recommendation for 2016 Kia Sorento
  You're looking for a ball mount. Ball mounts are available in different heights so the trailer can be towed level. You'd measure the difference between the inside top of the receiver tube and the height of the underside of the trailer coupler. The difference would be the rise or drop needed. I'll link you to an FAQ article that explains how to take the measurement. To choose the proper ball mount, first you'll need to know whether you have a 1-1/4 or a 2 inch receiver opening. Just measure...
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• How to Determine Pin Weight of Fifth Wheel Trailer
  The best way to find the pin weight of your fifth wheel trailer is to use a commercial scale like those at truck stops or at material supply centers. First you should weigh your tow vehicle without the trailer connected. Next, connect your trailer to your tow vehicle and drive it on the scale. The difference between the two weights is the tongue weight. You will want to make sure you trailer will be loaded as it normally would be when towing to get an accurate number. Typically a fifth...
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• Which Wiring Harness, Ball Mount, Hitch Ball and Lock Should be Used for Salt Water Towing
  For a 2010 Honda Pilot, you would use T-One Wiring harness, part # 118491. There is no cutting or splicing involved, it just connects to the factory tail light connectors. With exposure to salt-water, I would stick with aluminum or stainless steel for your other products as they will hold up the best. I assume you have a 2 inch hitch receiver, so I would use part # e98882. It is a stainless steel hitch lock with a limited lifetime warranty. The drawbar and ball you need will depend...
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• Choosing the Correct Ball Mount for a 2013 GMC Terrain to Tow a Small Utility Trailer
  When choosing a ball mount, the first thing to consider is the size of your trailer hitch receiver opening. Your Terrain will have either a 2 inch receiver opening or a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. You can find this by measuring the height and width of the receiver opening on your trailer hitch. After that, we will want to find the correct rise or drop needed to tow your trailer level. To do this, we will need two measurements. You will want to park your truck and trailer on level ground...
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• Accounting for Tow Vehicle Sag when Choosing Ball Mount
  Choosing a ball mount with the proper rise or drop is not an exact science. I typically recommend allowing for 1 to 2 inches for sag once the trailer is coupled. This figure can increase of decrease depending on the trailer tongue weight and the nature and condition of the tow vehicle suspension. Having the trailer coupler a bit on the high side of level is preferable to having it below level. In your case, having a late-model pickup truck as the tow vehicle that is towing a trailer...
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• Which Ball Mounts are Manufactured in the USA
  Some are, and some aren't. Most of Curt's ball mounts are made in the USA, each individual product description will identify if they were manufactured in the USA. All the Convert-A-Ball ball mounts we offer are manufactured in the USA. Diversi-Tech fixed and adjustable ball mounts are also manufactured in America, as are ball mounts from B & W and Andersen Rapid Hitch.
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• Weight Distribution for a 2013 Ford Edge and R-Pod Trailer
  For the factory-installed hitch receiver on your 2013 Ford Edge, I recommend the Draw-Tite Ball Mount # 2923. It has a 3/4 inch rise and a 2 inch drop with a weight capacity of 6000 lbs, which should be more than sufficient for your 188 inch R-Pod. You will also need a pin and clip for this mount and I recommend the # PC3. For more information, I have provided a link to our FAQ page on how to choose the correct ball mount. For a weight distribution system with sway control, I recommend...
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• Recommended Ball Mount and 2 Inch Trailer Ball for 2015 Toyota Tundra
  Given the parameters you mentioned, it sounds like the Curt # C45030 would be ideal. The ball mount measures 7-5/8 inches long, measured from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hole where the ball would install. The ball mount is for a 2 inch receiver, offers 2-1/4 inches of drop or 1 inch of rise. For a 2 inch ball, I'd recommend the # 63845. If you need a pin and clip, use # PC3 or # e98882 for a stainless steel locking hitch pin.
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• Choosing Extended Length Ball Mount to Provide Maximum Clearance Between Trailer and Tow Vehicle
  If the trailer has an A-frame tongue on it, you should be in good shape unless you need to make a very tight 90 degree turn. We offer several different ball mounts in extended lengths. The longest ball mounts typically have a lower weight capacity. You will be best served getting the longest ball mount you can that has a capacity that exceeds the loaded weight of your trailer plus its load. If the trailer weight is not known, you can use a scale at a truck stop and have it weighed for...
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• How to Determine Correct Trailer Ball Height for Towing Small Fishing Boat
  To determine the rise or drop needed, jack up the trailer so that the frame is level to the ground. Measure from the bottom of the coupler to the ground. Then, measure from the top of the receiver opening on the trailer hitch to the ground. The difference between these two measurements is the rise or drop needed. If the receiver height of the Tahoe is greater than the coupler height of the level trailer, you will need a ball mount with a drop. If the level trailer coupler height is greater...
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• When Measuring Height To Find the Correct Ball Mount Should Load In Tow Vehicle Be Factored In
  Normally the load in the rear of the towing vehicle is not factored in when measuring for the correct ball mount, because the load might not be the same each time you will be towing. If the load in the rear of your vehicle will be the same amount each time you will be towing, then you could account for the extra drop in hitch height. The most important thing when choosing the correct ball mount is to have both the tow vehicle and the trailer level, without a load, when measuring. With...
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• Where is Ball Mount Length Measured
  Most ball mount lengths are measured from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. This is so that you can go out and compare that to the center of the pin hole on the vehicle hitch to know where the hitch ball will end up. That length on the Draw Tite ball mount part # 2923 is 8-1/2 inches.
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• Why Can't Weight Distribution System be Used on 2018 VW Atlas
  A weight distribution system is going to put a lot of stress onto the vehicle and trailer hitch. Typically, when a vehicle manufacturer prohibits a weight distribution system from being used, it simply means that the frame of the vehicle is not designed to handle the additional stress from the system, as it might result in damage to its frame. As long as you remain under the towing capacities of your VW Atlas, it will be perfectly safe to tow your 3,000 pound travel trailer. Using a...
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• Short Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
  Having a ball mount that is longer should not be an issue. It actually can provide more clearance when turning. The standard for a 2 inch ball mount is around 8 to 8-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. We currently offer several aluminum ball mounts for 2 inch hitches that have a 2 inch drop. Alumistinger, # AM3503 Self-Locking ball mount, # DTLBM8200 Solid aluminum ball mount, # DTBM5200
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• What Size Ball Mount To Use On 2008 Subaru Outback Wagon
  On how many ball mounts you need, if you have more than one trailer and they have different size couplers (1-7/8 inch and 2 inch) and you want a ball mount for each one, then two different ball mounts would work. If you didn't want two ball mounts, another option would be to use the Convert-A-Ball Interchangeable Set with 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch Hitch Balls - Chrome, #901b, which would allow you to attach a post to one ball mount and then just change the hitch ball to whatever size you would...
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• Can All Ball Mounts Be Used in Both the Rise and Drop Positions
  Most ball mounts can be used in either the rise or drop position. Typically if only one orientation is recommended it will specifically say, "rise only", or "drop only." To pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount you will need to take a couple measurements. Check out the help article that I attached that covers this.
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• Recommended Ball Mount For a 2011 GMC Terrain Towing Several Different Height Trailers
  As long as your 2011 GMC Terrain has the standard size wheel and tire combination on it, the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, item # 2923, would be the most versatile ball mount that is not adjustable. We do carry many different styles of adjustable ball mounts that may be a better choice if you tow several different height trailers, see link. One of these that I like to recommend is the Convert-A-Ball Dual-Cushioned, Adjustable Ball Mount - 7 inch Rise to 9 inch Drop - 5,000 lbs, item # CAB-UM....
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• Ball Mount and Anti Rattle Lock Recommendation Similar to Boss Anti Rattle Ball Mount
  The Boss anti-rattle ball mount that you mentioned essentially is a ball mount with a hollow shank that has an anti-rattle device built into it. The ball mount appears to have a standard 2 inch drop like the part # 2923. So what I would recommend is going with this ball mount # 2923 and then using an anti-rattle hitch lock like the part # 63232 which will give you exactly what you are looking for.
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• How to Eliminate Rattle Between Ball Mount and Receiver While Towing
  The amount of play or slop you are experiencing between your receiver and ball mount is caused by different manufacturing tolerances between the ball mount and receiver tube that the ball mount slides into. The receiver does not measure exactly 2 inches side to side. A receiver can be a few hundredths of an inch larger or smaller than 2 inches and still be considered within tolerance. The same goes for the shank on the ball mount. The shank is purposely made a bit smaller than 2 inches...
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