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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs
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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs

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Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 12" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch ball mount from Draw-Tite. Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs part number 4285 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - 4285

  • Fixed Ball Mount
  • Fits 2 Inch Hitch
  • Drop - 4 Inch
  • Rise - 3 Inch
  • No Ball
  • 12000 lbs GTW
  • Class IV
  • Long Shank
  • Draw-Tite
  • Steel Shank - Silver
  • 1-1/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter

Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 12" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection.


Features:

  • Ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
    • Shank slides into your vehicle's hitch receiver
    • Ball platform provides mounting point for hitch ball (sold separately)
  • Both drop and rise positions available to ensure level towing
  • Sturdy steel construction with solid shank
  • Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection
  • Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately


Specs:

  • Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
  • Gross towing weight: 12,000 lbs
  • Tongue weight: 1,200 lbs
  • Length: 12" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
  • Rise: 3" from top of inside of hitch opening
  • Drop: 4" from top of inside of hitch opening
  • Ball hole diameter: 1-1/4"
  • Ball platform dimensions: 7/8" thick x 3" wide
    • Requires ball shank that is at least 1-1/4" long
  • Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
  • Limited lifetime warranty


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4285 Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs




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Draw-Tite Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise, 4" Drop - 12" Long - 12,000 lbs - 4285

Average Customer Rating:  4.9 out of 5 stars   (127 Customer Reviews)

Sturdy steel ball mount with solid shank measures 12" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Zinc finish provides excellent rust protection.

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Still performing excellently after a year. This draw bar is much stronger than we even need, but it gave us the two extra inches of length needed to clear the bumper, so we could install the Curt hitch-mounted clamp-on bike rack, also purchased here & working well.



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Solid pc of towing equipment!

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Reuben

3/11/2024

I have had it for about a year and still impressed with how solid the hitch is made.



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It could have been packaged better because this thing is not light and I am sure it gets banged around. I use aluminum hitches, but my boat is almost 5000K lbs and this is on the front receiver I put on, so I can push it into place. SO much easier on everything. I flipped this over as well to give me more height. The coating will help it from rusting. Will it? Don't know, just got it. Its definitely built well and I would not be surprised if this thing would tow much greater than its rated capacity. It does look somewhat like aluminum and I like that to match my Weigh Safe hitch on the back, which is awesome by the way. I would have got another one for the front, but the shank needed to be longer to extend past the bumper and clear for the boat tongue. This looks much better than black. Hoping it will not rust or not rust for a while. Its heavy. Its well built and should be to take the extra stress of having a longer neck portion. Its a good way to go if you have a heavy boat, have a front hitch (bolted to the frame) and need something that sturdy.



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Placed the order over the phone. Very friendly and helpful representative!
Shipped the same day. Arrived 3 days early. Exactly as described and what I wanted.
I highly recommend etrailer! Will buy from them again.

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Ice

2/9/2020

the extra length gives me enough leeway so I don’t dent the storage box mounted on the tongue if the trailer. I also like how heavy duty it is. Great piece of mind while towing a heavy load.



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This review is more about etrailer customer service than the part ordered...Customer service is fantastic!..The reciever i ordered didnt show up..I called customer service and talked with Maddy...She took care of the problem in less than 2 minutes...I will look no futher than etrailer for all my trailer needs!



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Needed an extended length hitch to mount a set of additional rear mud flaps on our Dually when hauling our goose-neck LQ. Thought, why not get one that was capable of towing our two horse trailer as well. This hitch was just the right ticket. Love ordering from etrailer. Their site is easy to navigate and their service is awesome..



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This thing is great. Super heavy duty and you can tell by how much it weighs. I use it very often and would recommend to those looking for a little extra space between your trailer and tailgate.



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Second one I now own ...bought this one for the same reason I bought the first one, it is by far the best ball mount for my situation. Now I don't have to keep swapping out the ball mount to my other vehicle...they both have their own dedicated mounts.



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22 lbs. in weight this is a heavy duty ball mount. No worries with it.



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I was concerned about the sturdiness of an extended length ball mount. The shaft is solid steel and the rise/drop is extra wide and thick. No concerns at all.



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A ball mount is a ball mount and this one is as described. Etrailer's service is expeditious, courteous and accurate. They are a pleasure to work with.



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After owning this draw bar for one year it still looks like new and is performing very well. I would definitely recommend this product.



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The good is its solid and strong,it is very heavy to handle.



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The longer length allowed tighter turns. Now the ladder on the back of the coach does not hit the trailer on tight turns. It would be nice if it was available as a 2 1/2 mount so I would not need a 2 to 2 1/2 adapter.



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Solid hope it holds up with me Concession trailer



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Built solid and very heavy. Great quality. I put POR15 on it and love it.



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Awesome service (thanks Paula), great price and product delivered in a timely manner. A++++++ transaction. I highly recommend etrailer.com



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Very well-made product.



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The ball mount with the extra length was just what I needed.
Delivery was fast and I was kept informed of the order progress.



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This is one great ball mount. Solid Replaced my old multifunctional ball mount.



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Looks beefy enough for my needs. Inaugural use not for a couple weeks yet.



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Product was exactly as described and the customer service...all I can say is AMAZING!!! I’ll definitly be doing business with them again!



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Excellent product and shipping. This company has wonderful communication and was a pleasure to deal with. I will definitely be a return customer. Thank you.



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started coming out of the shipping box, my stuff was not hurt a bit. thanks



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It is working great will put you guys in my favorites. Jeff


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