Ball Mount Recommendation to Carry a Cargo Carrier and Tow a Trailer at the Same Time

Updated 07/11/2011 | Published 07/08/2011

Products Featured in This Question

Curt Dual Hitch Extender for 2" Trailer Hitches - 8" Extension

(122)

$107.06

1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs

(2635)

$11.37

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs

(1362)

$15.49

Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount with 2" Receiver for Bike Racks and Cargo Carriers - 7,500 lbs

(234)

$70.03

Question:

Can I use the Curt Dual Reciever to tow a single jet ski trailer and a aluminum cargo carrier?

asked by: Ann

Expert Reply:

We do have an option for you that would work better than the Curt Dual Receiver, # D-192. I recommend the Curt Multipurpose Ball Mount, # D210. This ball mount was designed for your application; towing a trailer and carrying an accessory at the same time. It has a higher tongue weight capacity as well.

The cargo carrier and cargo loaded on it, plus the tongue weight of the trailer all count against the 750 pound tongue weight capacity of this ball mount and the receiver portion of the ball mount is limited to 350 lbs.

The towing portion requires a ball with a 1 inch diameter shank like # 63845 (2 inch diameter), # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter), or # 63847 (2-5/16 inch diameter).

expert reply by: Michael H