Can the Patriot Hitches 5-Way 3-Ball Mount D-Ring be Used for Recovery
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 01/17/2025
Question:
Is the D ring rated for a recovery point also is all three balls rated for 30,000 pounds?
asked by: David H
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Expert Reply:
Hey David, great questions!
As crazy as it sounds, all 3 hitch balls on the Patriot Hitches 5-Way 3-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches # PH45NR are indeed rated for 30,000 lbs towing and 2,000 lbs tongue weight.
Patriot Hitches doesn't have a recovery rating for this ball mount, but when I reached out to my contact, he said the D-Ring can indeed be used for recovery with a max weight rating of 25,000 lbs.
expert reply by:
Jon G
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Patriot Hitches 5-Way 3-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - The Captain - 30K - Black Accent
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Three Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 0 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 30000 lbs GTW
- Built-In Pintle Hook
- Built-In Tow Hook
- Patriot Hitches
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Jon G.
11/3/2025
Hey David, did you end up using the Patriot Hitches 3-ball mount for any recovery work yet? It’d be great to hear how the D-ring held up under load. Your feedback could help others looking for a heavy-duty option like this.