Ball Mount Recommendation With Near Zero Rise/Drop

Published 09/05/2018

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Curt Heavy Duty Forged Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 1" Rise - 2" Drop - 17,000 lbs

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$54.20

2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs

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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs

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Question:

My new tandem axle trailer is exactly level with top of my trucks receiver hitch. I am currently using a borrowed 3 ball multi hitch but its only rated for 5k lb. I dont want an expensive overpriced adjustable ball mount just so that I can use it straight. Aside buying a welded multi ball hitch is there any forged or welded straight no or 1inch or less class iv ball mounts available? All Im finding anywhere are 2inch or more or light weight atv grade stuff if its straight. Id also rather not put a 2inch upside down making a 1inch rise because when I load the trailer I will be way too tongue heavy. Please help.

asked by: Ryan

Expert Reply:

The ball mount we have that has the closest rise/drop to 0 is the Convert a Ball part # AMSC2 which has a rise of 3/4 inches when fliped in rise position. With the tongue weight of the trailer loaded this should compress the vehicle suspension enough that you'd be right at level.

For a 2 inch ball you'd then want the part # 40038 or for a 2-5/16 inch ball part # 63847.

expert reply by: Jameson C