2" Hitch Ball: The Breakdown Video

Hey Robert! Yes, your 2023 Traverse FWD can be flat towed. This varies from vehicle to vehicle, and if it was allowed for AWD and not FWD it would be called out in the manual. I also pulled up the manual and it does not differentiate between the two…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

I do have plenty of fixed ball mount options with an extended length that fit a 2" trailer hitch receiver. In order to choose the correct one, you'll need to know your rise/drop requirements which can be found by measuring from the top…

Curt recommends the use of 250 ft/lbs of torque when tightening the nuts of their hitch balls with a 1 inch diameter shank like the part #C40034 that you referenced. The general rule is for a 3/4" shank tighten to 150 ft/lbs For a 1" shank…

Yes, you can absolutely use an aluminum ball mount with a stainless steel hitch ball without worry of the ball mount corroding. In fact, there are no aluminum hitch balls so manufacturers suggest the use of stainless steel as it is going to be the…

For a made in the USA aluminum ball mount we only have adjustable units like the Flash Secure 2-Ball Mount #DTALBM6400 which includes hitch balls as well. The Fulton #F97CR you found as well as the similar Curt #C74WR and Brophy #EA20 aluminum ball…

Hey Dave, thanks for reaching out! From what I'm finding online it looks like the max cargo capacity is 1,785 lbs (not including the weight of the trailer) so if the fully loaded trailer is only weighing in at about 1,000 lbs it would explain why…

I checked online and it does look like your Triton LTWCI X trailer uses a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. You may want to measure and confirm this. Otherwise the Kenda 4.80-12 Bias Trailer Tire with 12" White Wheel - 5 on 4-1/2 - Load Range B item…

Thank you so much for the pictures and descriptions! It looks like you have the Pro Series Snap-Ring Swivel Marine Jack #PSEJ10000101 so for a replacement that will install directly to the mounting plate that is already welded on your trailer frame I…

For your Rockwood Mini Lite 2104S Travel Trailer, the best storage cover is an all-climate option from Adco: - Adco Olefin HD All-Climate + Wind RV Cover #AD97ZR The Adco #AD97ZR cover is the best because it is specifically designed to offer your…

Hey Patrick, thanks for reaching out! We have exactly what you're needing with the Curt 2" Hitch Ball #40083!

This is a really great question that we've debated quite a bit here even. So to be safe your best option is to unplug the trailer wiring before backing the boat trailer into the water. This greatly reduces the chances of there being a short. That…