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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2-1/2" Hitches - 1-1/2" Rise or 3" Drop - 18,000 lbs
I bought this product to make my new hitch versatile. Even though presently I am only towing 600 pounds of small sailboat and trailer, I wanted the capacity to tow heavier stuff should the need arise. Therefore, I bought a hitch rated at 3500 pounds, and this ball mount to fit both standard sizes of ball. The two balls are easy to swap, as advertised, requiring just a screwdriver to push out the pin holding the ball to the shank. Important tip: The nut holding the ball shank to the mount is enormous, something like 36MM, and I traveled from store to store trying to find a truck-lug socket to fit it, UNTIL I thought to mention that I was installing a trailer hitch ball. Duh. The clerk directed me to the TRAILER HITCH BALL WRENCH, a two-ended box wrench about 18" long. Problem solved for $12. Maybe the instructions could have mentioned this tool?
I am a frequent etrailer customer, the variety and availability of quality components and excellent service is what keeps me coming back. When trailering I strive to be as safe as possible, which is why I chose this heavy duty ball mount to tow my 10,000# car hauler trailer. With this very robust piece, I can be assured that the connection between my truck and trailer is secure.
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