Extended Ball Mount For Class A RV To Pull a Tow Dolly With Van

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I have class A RV with class 3 hitch looking to extend hitch out from bumper to utilize patriot hitch to pull tow dolly and van. Tongue weight dolly 50 lbs. Curb weight van 3800lbs.

asked by: Tom

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Rather than using an Extension # e88YR you might consider using a extended ball mount. We have a couple different lengths depending on how much distance you will need to your Dolly # DM9713093. The distances listed below are from the center of the hitch pin to the center of the hole for mounting a hitch ball.

15-3/4" Ball Mount # 80232
13" Ball Mount # C45270
11" Ball Mount # 40345

If you can provide me with some more information about the length you need and what size ball your dolly takes along with the drop or rise you need to keep the dolly level I can help you determine exactly what you will need Tom.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Tom

2/26/2024

2"ball at least 7" from rear of shank the drop is 10-11" distance bottom of receiver on RV 29" dolly needs about 16-18" off ground for hydraulic brake to work. Thanks for responding

Bud M.

2/26/2024

@Tom You are going to have a few options listed below with a 10"-11" drop. The lengths listed below are from center of hitch pin to center of ball mount. I the distance from the hitch pin hole to the rear of the shank is not always the same for all receivers so you will need to find the difference. 11" Drop, 9" Long # 80248 10" Drop, 11-1/2" Long # AMSC10 10" Drop, 10-1/2" Long # BM10 All these will accept the 2" Ball # C54CR

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