Recommended Ball Mount with 4" Drop for a 2-1/2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver

Updated 05/14/2020 | Published 12/01/2017

Products Featured in This Question

Roadmaster High Low Adapter for Tow Bars - 2-1/2" Hitches - 4" Rise/Drop - 10K GTW

(1572)

$178.00

Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3" Rise - 4" Drop - 17,000 lbs

(810)

$64.94

Curt Forged Ball Mount for 2-1/2" Hitches - 2-1/2" Rise - 4" Drop - 20,000 lbs

(325)

$86.79

Question:

Why does the description say not to haul a trailer with this?

asked by: Jeremy

Expert Reply:

The Roadmaster High-Low Adapter part # RM-058-4 is designed for flat towing applications and is not rated for the tongue weight associated with straight pull towing. If you need a ball mount with a 4" drop then I recommending using the Curt Forged Ball Mount part # C45458. As long as you have a 2-1/2" trailer hitch receiver on your 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 then this ball mount will work well for you. If you have a standard 2" trailer hitch receiver then you will want to use the Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount part # C45341.

I have attached a review video of each ball mount in addition to our ball mount help article for you as well.

expert reply by: Conner L