Ball Mount with 8 Inch Rise Needed To Tow Boat Trailer Level

Published 09/24/2015

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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 7" Rise, 8-1/4" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 10,000 lbs

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$61.08

Adjustable Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 9" Rise to 10-1/4" Drop - 5,000 lbs

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$83.62

Question:

Towing a boat and with my f250 loaded with a camper I need a ball receiver hitch with a 8 in rise to be level. Towing weight is only 4000 lbs and 300 tw,

asked by: Mike E

Expert Reply:

I recommend the Curt Ball Mount # C45338. This ball mount offers a 7 inch rise, which will put you within an inch of level. This ball mount will fit 2 inch hitch receivers and has a gross towing capacity of 10,000 pounds and a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds.

In order to have an 8 inch rise with a high enough towing capacity, you will want the Convert-a-Ball Adjustable-Height Ball Mount # TK5007. This adjustable ball mount has a maximum rise of 9 inches. The gross towing weight capacity of the ball mount is 5,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight is 500 pounds.

I have attached a help article on how to choose the correct ball mount.

expert reply by: Victoria B