Can Hitch or Ball Mount Be Drilled for Additional Hitch Pin Hole

Updated 07/10/2017 | Published 07/07/2017

Question:

Just received your part #c45100. It stick out 1 1/2 inch further than my current one, which has 6inch from another supplier. Does that make any differnence? Can I drill another 5/8 hole in your receiver to enable it to go in further? Not a big deal, just didnt know if its better to be sticking out further. Total weight of my trailer is only 3000lbs. Single axle. Thanks

asked by: Bobby

Expert Reply:

Ball mounts like the Curt # C45100 are available in various lengths. This one happens to be 13-inches long, longer than some. Longer ball mounts are needed, for example, in cases of a truck having a slide in camper in the bed, or when using a towing-style bike rack.

You do not want to drill your hitch or your ball mount as this will void the product warranty. A slightly longer ball mount poses no issues for your towing application.

expert reply by: Adam R