Recommended Air Safe Shock Absorbing Ball Mounts
Updated 11/08/2026 | Published 11/03/2026
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Question:
There are multiple AirSafe models. How do you go about ing the right one? I am towing an Airstream Trade Wind 25 with a GVWR of 7,600 lbs and a hitch weight of 725 lbs. I tow on the ball no weight distro with a Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. Also, Shocker seems to be a less expensive alternative. What Shocker model would you recommend?
asked by: Brett J
Expert Reply:
Welcome back Brett. To choose the right Air Safe Shock Absorbing ball mount you'll want to start with your hitch receiver size 2" or 2-1/2", then you'll want to measure the height of your Silverado's receiver and compare it the height of your Airstream to determine how much drop you need, and then you'll want to go off of the towing capacity you need.
These are the Air Safe options that will work with your Silverado depending on what size receiver you have:
14,000 lbs - 2.5" Drop/5.25" Rise - Air Safe item # AS23FR for a 2" hitch or item # AS45FR for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
20,000 lbs - 2.5" Drop/5.25" Rise - Air Safe item # AS85FR for a 2" hitch
25,000 lbs - 2.5" Drop/5.25" Rise - Air Safe item # AS72FR for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
25,000 lbs - 4-1/4" Max Drop - Air Safe item # AS82FR for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
30,000 lbs - 4-1/4" Max Drop - Air Safe item # AS34VR for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
30,000 lbs - 2.5" drop/5.25" Rise - Air Safe item # AS54VR for a 2-1/2" hitch receiver.
All of these ball mounts come with a 2-5/16" hitch ball. They all have the ability to adjust the air pressure so you're more comfortable when you're towing.
I would be happy to make a recommendation on a Shocker ball mount for you but I need some additional information. What size hitch receiver does your Silverado 2500 have, what year is it, and what's the height difference between the receiver and your Airstream's coupler?
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Air Safe Shock Absorbing Ball Mount w/ Ball - 2" Hitch - 2.5" Drop/5.25" Rise - 20K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- One Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Shock Absorbing
- Air Safe Hitches
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Brett J.
11/6/2026
Hi Jerred. Thanks for the reply. I have a 2026 Chevy Silverado 2500HD with a 2.5 inch reciever and I have a 2 inch drop. Based on the info you provided, it looks like I would buy the Air Safe AS45FR. Does that sound right? And, what Shocker equivalent would you recommend? I prefer the Air Safe but obviously there is a big price difference. Thanks, Brett