Aluminum Ball Mount Recommendation with 6 inches of Drop

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Hi do you this item Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4inch Hitches - 5-1/2inch Rise, 6inch in aluminum?? Cause Im putting it on my motorcycle, trying not have to much weight

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For a 6 inch drop ball mount that is aluminum we have the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 5" Rise, 6" Drop - 8,000 lbs - Aluminum # C24WR which would work well for you. It has a 8,000 lb capacity and weighs a total of 5 lbs.

I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.

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Answer 1

You will need a 1-1/2" wrench like part #C20001 in order to install the nut on the 2" Hitch Ball part #63845. A 1-7/8" wrench would be much too large.

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Answer 2

Good news, the Curt Echo does not have to be mounted level for it to function properly. The 45 degree angle of your 7-way plug does not make a difference in the functionality because of the unit's triple-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer is…

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The orientation/angle of the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller part #C51180 does not matter. We have tested it on vehicles with 7-way's oriented/angled in all different directions and it has performed flawlessly. Therefore, you should not…

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It looks like you have the original version of the Prodigy RF, part 902501, which was updated to the newer version of the Prodigy RF TK94FR (also known as part 902502). The replacement controller #TK27FR you're looking at is for the newer model…

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As long as the app for the Curt Echo #C51180 is running in the background of your phone the manual override part #C83HR is going to work. It would require you killing the app for it to stop working.

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Thank you so much for your kind words. We strive to give everyone the information they need so they can make the best choices for their vehicles. A factory 7-way (or any 7-way for that matter) does not send braking signals to a trailer's brakes.…

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Answer 7

Hi Janeene, Since the monitor paired when plugged into an external power source that leads me to believe that maybe the 12v outlet in your F-250 isn't providing a full 12 volts. You can test the outlet to see if that's the case and then start…

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey Andrew! Yes, Furrion does have a Chill Cube model with a heat pump. This was actually just released for aftermarket sale. You will need a complete system to make the switch, new R32 units aren't backwards compatible with old R410A systems.…

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Answer 12

According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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