Ball Mount for 2023 Ram 2500 Towing Cattle Trailer
Updated 12/08/2025 | Published 11/22/2025
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For my 2023 RAM 2500, the distance from ground to upper side of the 2.5” adapter is 24-3/4 inches. For a typical cattle trailer, the distance from ground to bottom side of the ball tongue is 16 inches. GW of trailer including animals is about 7,000 lbs. I do have a sleeve to convert the 2.5 inch adapter to a 2.0 inch adapter. For the hitch, I only need one ball, a 2.0-inch ball. The RAM 2500 has a 2-5/16 gooseneck ball installed in the bed. What would be a few recommendations for the hitch?
asked by: charles g
Expert Reply:
Hi Charles; based on your measurements you need an 8-3/4" drop for your ball mount. Do you want a fixed ball mount? Assuming you do, you can use the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 7" Rise, 8-1/4" Drop # C45338. This has a 10,000 lb capacity so it will be able to handle the trailer with animals. For a 2" ball you can use the # A-90. If you would prefer an adjustable ball mount I recommend the B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount # BW78SR which will fit your hitch without an adapter.
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 7" Rise, 8-1/4" Drop - 9-3/8" Long - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- Steel Shank
- Drop - 8 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Robin H.
12/8/2025
Hey Charles, how did the 8-3/4" drop ball mount work out with your RAM 2500 and cattle trailer? Your setup details were really clear, so it’d be great to hear if the height matched up well. Sharing what you found could help others towing similar loads.