Could Curt Ball Mount # C45021 Tow Camper that Weighs 1,395 lb

Published 01/10/2019

Question:

I drive a 2016 Mazda CX-5 with a 1 1/4inch hitch and tow an Aliner Scout camper weighing 1395 lbs with a dry hitch weight tongue weight? of 130 lbs. Is this hitch OK? Thanks.

asked by: Carl

Expert Reply:

The Curt ball mount part # C45021 that you mentioned would have the capacity needed for your camper that weighs 1,395 lbs as it's rated for up to 2,000 lbs but you'll want to make sure this ball mount will provide you with the correct rise/drop that your trailer needs. This ball mount provides 4 inches of rise.

I attached an FAQ that details how to pick out the correct ball mount. Picking out the correct ball mount will allow your trailer to sit as level as possible. Basically you will first measure the height from the ground to the top of the receiver opening on the hitch while on level ground. Next, you will measure the coupler height from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler when the trailer is on level ground.

Next, you will need to compute the difference. If the hitch height is greater than the coupler height the difference is the drop required. If the coupler height is greater the difference is the rise required. You will want to pick the ball mount with the rise/drop closest to the difference.

expert reply by: Jameson C