Can A Class III Ball Mount Be Used On a Class II Hitch

Updated 12/08/2023 | Published 12/07/2023

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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"

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$253.46

Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver

(550)

$100.36

Reese Trailer Hitch Starter Ball Mount Kit

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$37.60

Question:

Will this accept the Reese measured from outside edge to edge of the square tube 2 ball mount?

asked by: Richard C

Expert Reply:

If you're asking whether or not a 2" Reese ball mount can be used with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12115, then the answer is no because this hitch only has an 1 1/4" receiver.

Without swapping the hitch out with a 2" hitch you'd have to use a hitch expander like the Hitch Adapter 1-1/4" to 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver # HTAD, but using this expander will cut the tongue weight capacity of your hitch by 50% which would make the hitch pretty much useless.

Your best bet is to just use a class II ball mount that is meant to be used with the hitch like the Reese Trailer Hitch Starter Ball Mount Kit # RP7043000.

expert reply by: Bryce D