Breaking Down the Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches-C45010 Video

Yes, you'll need to have the hitch ball torqued to your ball mount. The torque ratings will vary depending on the hitch ball size and weight capacity but generally these ratings are a bit higher and the manufacturer will let you know what the…

Yes the Curt hitch part #C12130 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Mercury Marquis. Then for trailer wiring the Curt harness part #C59236 would be a great option. It's a universal style harness that will require hardwiring to the taillight wiring.

The long ball mounts like the part #C45230 have around 11-1/8 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole whereas the extra long ball mounts like the #D-26 have around 12-1/2 inches from the pin hole to the ball hole.…

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…

Since heat rises I would at the very least put a set of the Trailer Vents #HMAV2-AVT2 near the top of the trailer to get the hottest air of the trailer out. What you could do for maximum air flow in your trailer is have a set facing forward in the…

I'm not familiar with a 6 pin flat trailer connector. What you describe might have been a proprietary connector Ford used on the F53 chassis for their factory 7-way to plug into. Unfortunately, unless you can locate the OEM 7-way that would have…

The 2011 Chevy Silverado will have five blunt-cut wires under the left side of the instrument panel located above your left shin as you are seated in the drivers seat. The wires can be identified by a white label and the color of the wires. The wire…

The Extreme Off-Road Swing-Up Trailer Jack w/ Dual Wheels, #ORJW350D has an overall length of 18".

Yes, the Extreme Off-Road Swing-Up Jack w/ Dual Wheels iItem #ORJW500D will work for your T@B 400 Tear Drop Trailer. It looks like your trailer comes with an a-frame jack. You would need to ensure you have enough space on your tongue to accommodate…

Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…

You do not lose any towing capacity when you use the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232 despite it's longer length of 15 inches.

Since this is towing, using an extension would mean the weight capacity is reduced, BUT you might be able to get away with a ball mount that has an extra long shank: - Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232 This guy has a weight capacity of 6,000 lbs, offers…