Ball Mount Closest to 8 Inches of Rise for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver
Question:
dear sirs: what size ball mount do i need for a 2013 mercedes glk250? trailer tongue looks to be about 18.5 inches off flat ground. the hitch i have on the car sits very low, about 10.5 to the bottom lip of the receiver. thank you for your time.
asked by: C.e.k.
Expert Reply:
We do have a ball mount option that will work for you, and since you measured your trailer coupler to be about 18-1/2 inches off the ground and the top of your hitch receiver to be about 10-1/2 inches off the ground you will need a ball mount with close to 8 inches of rise, and the closest option to that is the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise # AMSC10.
So long as you are within about an inch you will still be level, so the 3/4 inch difference in rise is going to be perfectly fine for your application. The Convert-A-Ball is also just a fantastic ball mount in and of itself, as it is has a cushioned polyurethane interior which is going to give you a far more comfortable towing experience than a standard ball mount that can rattle and be noisy.
The Convert-A-Ball will require either Pin and Clip # PC3 or Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock # e98880 to mount it to your hitch, and for a hitch ball, the correct one will depend on your trailer's coupler, either 2" Hitch Ball # 40038 or 2-5/16" Hitch Ball # C40007.
I have added a link below to a video review for you to check out as well of the Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount # AMSC10.

Products Referenced in This Question
2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 12,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 12000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 8-3/4" Rise - 10" Drop - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 10 Inch
- Rise - 9 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Shock Absorbing
- Convert-A-Ball
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches - Flush - 2-5/8" Span - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Standard Pin Lock
- Keyed Alike
- Chrome
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Flush Pin
- 2-5/8 Inch Span
- etrailer
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Pin and Clip for 2" and 2-1/2" Hitches - 5/8" Diameter x 3-1/4" Span
- Hitch Pins and Clips
- Standard Hitch Pin
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 5/8 Inch Diameter
- 4 Inch Span
- Draw-Tite
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