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• How to Choose Correct Ball Mount Rise/Drop for a 2022 Nissan Rogue with etrailer Hitch Receiver
  Thanks for reaching out and your purchase of the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e93ZR for your 2022 Nissan Rogue! To choose the correct ball mount you'll need to figure out the difference between the height of your hitch receiver and your trailer coupler. To measure your hitch receiver height you'll measure from the ground to the top inside of your receiver. When we installed this on a 2021 Rogue we found this height to be 11-3/4". Then for your trailer coupler height you'll need to...
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• Which Would Provide More Cushioning a Curt Rockerball or a Convert a Ball Cushioned Ball Mount
  The Curt Rockerballs # C94CR will make a bigger improvement in ride quality over a Convert a Ball ball Mount like the part # AMSC8. The Rockerball allows quite a bit more movement than the ball mount which is why it does a better job.
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• Recommendation to Help Back and Forth Movement in Trailer Hitch While Towing
  To help alleviate the back and forth chucking you are experiencing with your 2 inch receiver there are a couple of things I recommend doing. First is to use a cushioned ball mount, the Convert-A-Ball, which is designed to reduce this type of movement and additional road shock with its polyurethane cushioning interior; if you take a look at the accompanying diagram it displays the cushioned inside of the ball mount. I will list the different rise and drop available for this ball mount below....
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• Will a Cushioned Ball Mount Work with Surge Trailer Brakes
  The cushion inside of the Convert-A-Ball cushioned ball mount # AMSC4 would have only a slight affect on the surge coupler on your trailer. You may not even notice it. The cushion is very dense and the more pressure that is put on it the firmer it gets. It would take more force to compress that cushion than to actuate the surge coupler. Cushioned ball mount # AMSC4 has a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop but there are other options if you need a different rise or drop to tow the trailer level: #...
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• Options to Help Sway and Bounce of a 6 x 10 Trailer Towed By a Chevrolet Tahoe With 3 Inch Lift
  There are a few things that you can do that will help with the sway and bounce on your 6 x 10 trailer when you are pulling it with your Chevrolet Tahoe. The first thing you can try to do is tow the trailer level. If the tongue on the trailer is high, then the trailer will not have as much stability if it were level. You may want to consider the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount with 8 inch drop, # AMSC8. This would lower the tongue of your trailer 2 inches from the 6 inch ball mount you...
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• Will Curt RockerBall Work With Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount With 8 Inch Drop
  Ok, let's start with the Curt RockerBall, which is actually not going to be compatible with a cushioned ball mount, which the Convert-A-Ball is - for stability, the RockerBall can only be used with a standard ball mount. You would normally take the added height of the RockerBall into account, yes, but there isn't a standard ball mount with the drop you need to use the RockerBall, so I recommend instead going with the cushioned Convert-A-Ball ball mount and standard hitch ball. If you have...
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• How to Pick Out Ball Mount for 2014 Toyota Sienna Towing Boat Trailer
  I wasn't able to find the coupler height of the trailer you are interested in so your best option would be to contact who you are buying it from and have them measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler lip with the trailer level. When we installed the Draw Tite # 76112 on a 2014 Toyota Sienna like yours we found that it measured 12 inches from the ground to the top of the hitch opening. If you compare that 12 inch figure to the coupler height you get for your trailer you'll be...
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• How to Choose the Correct Ball Mount and Hitch Ball for a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4
  Before purchasing a ball mount and a hitch ball you should measure the height of your trailer hitch and compare that to the height of your coupler. I have attached an article that shows how to measure your hitch height and coupler height to find the correct rise or drop you need in a ball mount. Once you have determined the rise or drop that you need, you will want to choose a ball mount with the correct rise or drop that is rated for the weight of your trailer. It sounds like you currently...
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• Towing a Vehicle on a Tow Dolly Behind a Motor Home and Carrying Bikes at the Same Time
  Curt offers dual hitch receiver # D-192 but it does not have a drop. It is rated for 3,500 pounds gross towing weight and 350 pounds tongue weight. But using it will reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. I would normally recommend going with # D210 but it only has a 2-1/4 inch drop. Another option is to use a ball mount with 8 inch drop # AMSC8 with a bike carrier such as # Y36FR. But this may or may not work depending on how far it is from the face of the receiver...
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• Availability of a Ball Mount that Provides a 6 Inch Rise
  The Draw-Tite Ball Mounts, item # 4283, does not come in a 6 inch rise configuration. At this time we do not have a ball mount with a 6 inch rise available. We do offer two ball mounts with a bit higher rise. The Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount for 2 inch Hitches, item # AMSC6HD, has a 6-1/2 inch rise, and the Convert-A-Ball Cushioned Ball Mount, item # AMSC8, has a 6-3/4 inch rise. You could get exactly a 6 inch rise by using the Diversi-Tech Aluminum Ball Mount, item # DTBM5600,...
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• Cushioned Ball Mount for Use in 2014 Ford F-150 Factory 2-Inch Hitch Receiver
  All of the aftermarket hitches we offer for your 2014 Ford F-150 also have the same 2-inch size receiver tube and this is the size that is compatible with the cushioned ball mount you referenced, Convert-A-Ball # AMSC4. When choosing a ball mount you need to match the size, of course, but also the Class Rating (Class IV or Class V for the hitches we offer). You also want to choose a ball mount that has the correct amount of rise or drop to allow your trailer's frame to remain level with...
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• How to Reduce Rattle Coming From a Cushioned Ball Mount
  The Malone Anti-Rattle Hitch Lock System, # MPG908, would work well with your Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount, # AMSC8. The Malone anti-rattle device will help stop the unwanted movement between the ball mount and your vehicle's receiver hitch. However, by using an anti-rattle device on this ball mount you will loose most of the cushioned function of the your ball mount.
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• Need a Ball Mount With a Drop to Use With a 2010 Ford Explorer
  I have a couple of different options for you to use with your 2010 Ford Explorer that will give you the 8 inch drop that you are looking for and will not decrease the tongue weight. For a shank that will get the job done we have the Curt Ball Mount # C45090 which has a 6 inch Rise and the 8 inch Drop that you are looking for. This ball mount will fit with a 2 inch hitch receiver and is 11-1/2 inches long. Using it in the Drop position gives it a Gross Towing Weight of 5,000 lbs and a Tongue...
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• Weight Distribution Shank or Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop to Tow Airstream Level with 1998 Suburban
  It sounds like you are using weight distribution (levelers) so you would need a shank that offers enough drop to tow the trailer level. Curt weight distribution shank # C17124 offers 10 inches of drop on round bar weight distribution systems and 9 inches for trunnion bar systems. The holes in it are 3/4 inches in diameter and spaced 1-1/4 inches apart on center. If you know what weight distribution system you have I can determine if this shank is indeed compatible. If by levelers you mean...
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• How To Determine What Ball Mount Is Needed For 2014 Ram 2500 Towing Flatbed Trailer
  Since trucks can have so many different size tires and suspensions you will want to take a couple measurements to make sure you select the right ball mount. Park your trailer and truck on level ground. First, measure from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on yoru trailer htich. Then measure the trailer when it is leve from the ground to the bottomm of the coupler on the trailer. If the measurement for the hitch is greater you will need a ball mount that has a drop. If the...
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• Long Ball Mount with 8 Inch Drop for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch
  The longest ball mount we have that has an 8 inch drop is cushioned ball mount # AMSC8. It measures 11-1/2 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. I have included a link to a video review of this ball mount for you.
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• Cushioned 8 inch Drop Ball Mount Recommendation
  I attached a help article on how to pick out the correct rise/drop ball mount so that you can tow your trailer level. For an 8 inch drop ball mount Cushioned part # AMSC8 would be a great choice. The customers who have reviewed this ball mount all love it so I am confident you will too. For a 2 inch ball you would need the part # 40038, for a 2-5/16 inch ball part # C40007, and for a 1-7/8 inch ball part # 19260.
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• Recommended Ball Mount for 2007 Jayco Seneca Class C MH Towing Tow Dolly
  You'll want to have a look at the owner's manual for your 2007 Jayco Seneca 34SS Class C motorhome to make sure it has the required towing capacity for the weight of your S10 pickup plus the weight of the tow dolly. Since the MH has a V8 turbo diesel you should have the towing rating you need but it is wise to make certain that both the MH and the attached hitch have the required capacity. There should be a sticker on the hitch that indicates its capacities. You'll want to select a ball...
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• 8 Inch Drop Ball Mount with Longer Shank for Attachment of Towing Bike Rack
  For a longer 2 inch ball mount that has 8 inches of drop the Brophy part # EA80 would most likely be your best option. This ball mount has 4-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the beginning of the bend in the ball mount. Or for a steel ball mount with 4 inches you would want the # AMSC8.
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• Can I use Cushioned Ball Mount, part # AMSC8 with a built-in receiver on 2007 Nissan Xterra?
  Yes, you can use this Cushioned Ball Mount 6-3/4 inch Rise or 8-inch Drop, part # AMSC8, on your 2007 Tahoe OEM hitch, as long as it is a 2-inch receiver and the rise or drop matches up with your trailer height. You will also need a pin and clip, part # PC3, or a lock, like Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock- Stainless Steel, part # e98882, with this ball mount.
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• Will Reese Sway-Control Bracket Work With Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount AMSC8
  Hi Tarin, thanks for the question and the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 6-3/4" Rise, 8" Drop # AMSC8 does have a platform width less than 2-5/8" so it can be used with the Reese Sway-Control Bracket for 2" Ball Mounts # RP26003.
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• Convert-A-Ball AMSC8 Cushioned Ball Mount Length
  The length of the Convert-A-Ball AMSC8 cushioned ball mount is 11-1/4 inches from the center of the ball mount hole to the center of the hitch pin hole. From the center of the hitch pin hole along the top to the back of the ball mount angle is 5-1/4 inches. From the center of the hitch pin hole along the bottom to the welded gusset is 4 inches. Total over all length end to end is 15 inches.
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