Is it Okay to Use Cushioned Ball Mount with More Capacity than Needed

Updated 10/31/2016 | Published 10/30/2016

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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise, 2" Drop - 14,000 lbs

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$102.88

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 2-3/4" Rise, 4" Drop -14,000 lbs

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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4-3/4" Rise, 6" Drop - 14,000 lbs

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Question:

I’m looking at getting a Cushioned Ball Mount for my 2013 Toyota Tundra. I normally haul a tandem 16’ trailer with about 6k but I occasionally haul a heavier trailer. I know that my truck can only haul 10400 but would it hurt to have the 14k ball mount or should I just stick with the 10k ball mount? Thanks.

asked by: Clinton T

Expert Reply:

It really doesn't hurt to have a ball mount with more capacity than needed. If anything it's just added insurance that the ball mount wouldn't fail.

For 14k capacity cushioned ball mounts we have the part # AMSC2HD which has a 2 inch drop, part # AMSC4HD which has a 4 inch drop and part # AMSC6HD which has a 6 inch drop.

expert reply by: Jameson C