Does Ball Mount Length Need to be Factored When Picking Out Ball Mount with Curt Hitch 12264

Published 11/03/2022

Question:

Can you suggest an easy way to determine what length of ball mount is recommended with this hitch and or needed for an individual application. In my case a boat trailer in particular. I can forward a picture if helpful. I want to make sure there is plenty of clearance from point on boat trailer closest to back of vehicle to clear during towing and turning the vehicle. Thanks!

asked by: Dave

Expert Reply:

Boat trailers typically have pole tongues which typically don't have any issues with turning clearances. Typically even a-frame trailers aren't prone to clearance issues unless it's just a really short tongue and a really wide trailer. The Curt hitch part # C12264 is in a pretty standard location under the rear bumper so I would not anticipate any issues with the trailer hitting the vehicle with turning.

Typically it's the rise/drop figure that is more important as that's what allows the trailer to sit level like it needs to be. I attached a help article on how to pick out the correct rise/drop for you to check out as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C