Will Brophy Ball Mount BM20 Allow Rear Hatch to Open

Updated 03/05/2024 | Published 03/04/2024

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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K

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Question:

Vehicle: 2023 Ford Explorer LTD with Class IV Trailer Tow Package, Trailer Sway Control Trailer: 2022 Sunray 129 Sport, 1,930 dry weight with 500 lb cargo capacity Need: To be able to open my rear hatch while still hooked up Would Brophy Ball Mount for 2 Hitches - 3/4 Rise, 2 - 13-1/4 Long - 10K Item # BM20 work? Also would I need sway bars with the longer ball mount. Thanks!

asked by: Kathy C

Expert Reply:

Yes, the rear hatch on your Ford Explorer will still be able to open when using the Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # BM20.

You wouldn't need sway bars due to the longer ball mount so you're set there. You'd only need a hitch ball, either 2" hitch ball # C54CR or 2-5/16" hitch ball # C40005 depending on your trailer coupler.

Then to secure the ball mount use pin and clip # C21504 or hitch lock # e98881.