Does Ball Mount with 8 inch Rise Cause Reduction in Hitch Capacity
Updated 12/15/2025 | Published 11/15/2024
Question:
I have a 2023 Volvo XC90 with the Volvo hidden hitch installed. It is a 2-in ball but I need a 2 and 5/16 ball and an 8-in riser to tow a Winnebago micro mini. The vehicle tow capacity is 5000 lb and the tongue weight limitation is 500 lb. Without using an extender but just an adjustable ball mount receiver hitch with a 2 and 5/16 ball, do I compromise any vehicle limitations with an 8-in riser?
asked by: Ely
Expert Reply:
Hey Ely, a ball mount with a rise of 8 inches like the adjustable BulletProof Ball Mount part # MD206 would not reduce the capacity of the hitch it is installed in. While it does seem like it would add leverage it's not a significant enough amount to cause problems.
This ball mount has a 2 inch and a 2-5/16 inch ball.
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BulletProof Hitches 2-Ball Mount for 2" Hitch - 8-1/4" Drop, 8-3/4" Rise - 14,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 8 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- 14000 lbs GTW
- BulletProof Hitches
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Jameson C.
12/15/2025
Hey Ely, how did the 8-inch rise ball mount work out with your XC90 and Winnebago setup? It’d be great to hear if the towing felt stable and met your needs. Your update could make it easier for others setting up a similar combo.