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• Options for Towing a Boat Trailer and Carrying a Bike Rack
  I may have a solution for you, however, our ball mount manufacturers do not currently offer a dual hitch receiver with a 4 inch drop. One possible solution would be to use a longer ball mount with a 4 inch drop like the Curt Extra Long Ball Mount, # D-26, and use a towing bike rack like the Swagman XP Towing Bike Rack, # S64955. This bike rack wraps around the shank of the ball mount and can carry up to 3 bikes. The tongue weight capacity of the Hidden Hitch ball mount is 600 lbs, so...
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• Excessive Noise From Weight Distribution System With Sway Control
  For your weight distribution system, I would recommend the Curt Weight Distribution Shank, part # 17120. This shank fits 2 inch receivers and allows you to make adjustments from a maximum 5-5/8 inch drop to a maximum 8-7/8 inch rise. Concerning the noise on your system. You will experience some noise with a friction sway control system. If you feel it is excessive, it could be caused from the sway control being too tight. The handle will only turn the sway control on or off, and should...
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• How to Determine Correct Ball Mount for Tow Vehicle and Trailer.
  In order to choose the correct ball mount for your tow vehicle and trailer, you will first need to take a couple of measurements. With your tow vehicle parked on level ground, take a measurement from the ground to the top of the trailer hitch receiver. Then with your trailer on level ground, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. If the hitch height on your vehicle is greater, you will want to find a ball mount with a drop. If the coupler height is greater, you will want...
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• How to Choose the Correct Ball Mount for a 2006 Lincoln Navigator with Factory Trailer Hitch
  It looks like the 2006 Lincoln navigator came with a factory 2 inch trailer hitch receiver. This means that you can use any ball mount for a Class III hitch that has the correct rise or drop to tow the trailer level. You will need to take some measurements to determine what rise or drop you will need. I have included a link to our FAQ that explains how to measure. Having about 4 inches of a ball mount that is 8 inches long inside the actual receiver of the hitch is not a problem provided...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2013 Nissan NV 3500 Van
  I'd recommend the Draw-Tite Class IV hitch, part # 75715. The hitch has a 7500 lb towing/1125 lb tongue weight capacity. If you're looking for a higher capacity Class IV hitch, go with the Curt Class IV hitch, # C14000. This hitch has a 10,000 lb towing/1000 lb tongue weight capacity, although you'll be limited by the towing capacity of the van if it's lower than the capacity of the hitch. You might also need the following to complete your towing system: Trailer wiring harness, part #...
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• Recommended Ball Mount with 4 Inch Drop and 10,000 Pound Towing Capacity
  The Curt Class III Ball Mount with 2-5/16 Inch Ball # C45042 referenced in your question has a maximum towing capacity of 7,500 pounds. For a ball mount that will provide the same 4 inch drop and give you a 10,000 pound capacity, I recommend the Draw-Tite # 40202. This sturdy steel ball mount is compatible with 2 inch hitch receivers and also features a tongue weight of 1,000 pounds. You will just need to add a compatible 2-5/16 inch hitch ball like # 19286. I have attached a short...
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• Ball Mount Recommendations for a 2012 Ford Expedition Towing a Pontoon Boat or Seadoo Trailer
  You have a couple of options. First, you can buy two ball mounts, one with the correct rise for the pontoon boat and one for the Seadoo trailer. Or, you can get one ball mount that use a 2-1/2 inch rise, # AMSC2HD, and that would be fine for both trailers. If you wanted to go with separate ball mounts, for a 3 inch, use # 40331. You do not have to use that extra sway control bracket welded to it. Another option is to use an adjustable ball mount like # TK5007. It has a max rise of 9 inches...
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• Parts Needed to Tow 30-Foot/6500-lb Trailer with 2010 Ford F-150
  First you'll want to check your Ford owner's manual to confirm your particular truck, with its specific mix of cab style, engine, transmission and suspension components, has the required towing capacity for your 6500-lb trailer. If you cannot verify this in the manual your local dealership can look up the truck's VIN to confirm its tow rating. I checked the online manual for the 2010 F-150 and on pages 256-258 the towing capacities of the different configurations are listed. Trailer weight...
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• Does the Curt Trailer Hitch #C14002 Allow the Spare Tire to Function on 2011 Ford F-150
  After confirming with Curt, their Class IV 2 inch trailer receiver # C14002 does not interfere with the accessibility of the spare tire. However, they do recommend removing the spare tire for the installation process, and then replacing once installation is complete. Please note that this hitch does not include a ball mount, trailer ball, pin and clip, or wiring. Depending on your exact towing needs I would suggest the following parts that are compatible with your 2011 Ford F-150: ...
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• Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and a Brake Controller for a 2016 Nissan NV 3500 Passenger Van
  Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75715 fits all models of the 2016 Nissan NV 3500 passenger or cargo vans so I recommend it. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video showing an example installation for you. The trailer wiring harness # 118553 also fits all models. I have linked a video showing an example installation of the wiring harness as well. It will need to be installed first to add a 7-Way using # ETBC7. I have included some links that show and explain...
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• Trailer Hitch, Ball Mount, Ball, Wiring, and Brake Controller for a 2012 Nissan NV
  The Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75715, does not come with any additional accessories. To complete the towing set up, you will need a ball mount, a ball, a pin and clip, and trailer wiring. To activate electric brakes on a trailer you would need to add a brake controller and 7-Way trailer connector. If the trailer has surge brakes then the brakes will activate when the vehicle brakes with no additional parts needed. For a ball mount, you can use # 40202, and for a pin and clip use # PC3....
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• Ball Mount or Weight Distribution Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Toyota Tundra and 5K Trailer
  For a 2008 Toyota Tundra, the recommended ball mount is the Curt Ball Mount, # D-4 and Hitch Pin and Clip, # PC3. However, you will probably want to go with something with a higher capacity given the weight of your trailer. I have included a link to our ball mount FAQ article that has some tips on choosing the correct ball mount. Since you were using a weight distribution hitch, I recommend replacing it with a different type of weight distribution. For a trailer weighing 5,500 pounds gross...
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• Best Way to Carry 2 Dirt Bikes That Weigh 400LBS With a 2013 Chrysler Town and Country
  I have another recommendation as our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98854 is only rated for up to 400lbs of tongue weight when equipped with a carrier like the Black Widow that you are considering. Currently there are no other receivers available with a higher capacity for a carrier. I recommend using a Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer # K2MMT5X7. This trailer has a bed that is 88" long and 52" wide which will be able to haul your two bikes that weigh 400lbs. Since the...
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