Recommended Ball Mount for 13 Inch Drop on a 2017 Ram

Published 10/24/2018

Products Featured in This Question

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 16K

(632)

$359.95

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 10K

(632)

$329.95

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K

(632)

$364.92

Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 10-3/4" Rise, 12" Drop - 7,000 lbs

(1354)

$105.06

2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs

(3870)

$19.91

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome

(3577)

$25.61

Question:

2017 Ram My top of receiver measures 25,my trailer at level measures 12 to bottom of coupler on trailer when it level,what should I use.

asked by: Matt

Expert Reply:

If you are measuring from the inside top of the receiver to the bottom of your coupler then you have a 13 inch drop. I've attached an article to help, but have also included a photo for fast reference.

That is a significant drop, so you can use one of the following:

Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-316
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 12-1/2" Drop - 16K # 325-GH-516
Gen-Y Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w/ Stacked Receivers - 2" Hitch - 15" Drop - 10K # 325-GH-317

The closest we have in a fixed ball mount is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 10-3/4" Rise, 12" Drop - 7,000 lbs # AMSC12. This capacity is significantly less, but the ball mount does have the polyurethane shock absorber integrated. You will need a hitch ball like # C40007 with this ball mount.

With any of these options, I also recommend the locking pin # e98880 to secure your investment.