Why are Some Ball Mounts Longer Than Others?

Published 11/17/2017

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Curt Class III Drawbar - 2" Rise - 4" Drop - 13" Long - 7,500 lbs

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$39.94

Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 8-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs

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$30.92

Question:

Hi, I've been looking into a lot o your ball mounts recently and I was wondering if there was a reason why some had longer stocks than others. specifically from the hitch pin hole to the butt of the stock. Is there a reason for the varying lengths or is the length just arbitrary?

asked by: Ken

Expert Reply:

The reason some ball mounts have different lengths is simply to allow for more clearance between the tow vehicle and trailer. Some people like a longer ball mount if, for example, they want to be able to open the tailgate of their truck when the trailer is attached. Something like the Curt # C45270, which is 13" long may allow that while Curt # C45010, which is 8-1/4" long, may not. I've added a link to each of our ball mounts for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Kyle S