Curt Channel Style Adjustable Ballmount C45900 Rides Too Close To The Ground

Updated 10/27/2025 | Published 03/24/2025

Question:

We have a 2025 Honda Ridgeline and are towing a NuCamp 320 camper. The truck is a new purchase and so is the CURT 45900 Adjustable Trailer Hitch. We are using the 2 inch ball and the adjustment to match the trailer hitch is at the lower end of the hitch on the truck. It rides very well as we took it out the first time, but we discovered when we came home and backed into the driveway, the larger ball which is in the lower part, bottoms out on the apron. We went with this hitch unit as our camper and truck load varies and we thought this would be the best fit for us. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. My first thought was to cut off the lower ball. Thanks, Terry Van Domelen

asked by: Terry V

Expert Reply:

Hello Terry, thanks for reaching out. Cutting the bottom ball off is a solution. Generally we would not recommend modifying a product like that, but if you are comfortable doing that kind of work, this would be the most cost-effective solution.

The only other thing I can think of would be a different ball mount like the Weigh Safe # WS78RR. The ball platform on this has an interchangeable ball, so you don't have a ball sticking down below the platform.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Jesse M.

10/27/2025

Hey Terry, how did things turn out with your Ridgeline and the CURT adjustable hitch? Did you end up trimming the lower ball or switching to the Weigh Safe mount instead? Your update could make it easier for others dealing with the same clearance issue.