This is a most fantastic instructional video! Very well done. I got so much information from these 3:40 minutes. Greatly appreciated! Thank you for posting this.
If all youtube tutorials were this straightforward and helpful, we would have already conquered mars, developed cold fusion, cured cancer, etc... Thank you!
Tuesday Towing Tip #1: Never install a trailer ball with excess space between the ball shank and the ball mount hole. No matter how much you tighten the nut, the ball will still move, and it will tend to come loose. To pick the right trailer ball and ball mount for your towing rig, check out the video below!
Hey guys. I'm looking for a 2" ball with a 1" shank. I would like not to go with chrome because the chrome tends to chip n stuff, so I don't see the point. I was thinking stainless, but I'm having difficulty finding a good, strong hitch ball. What's the strongest stainless 2" x 1" ball?
My hitch setup is “technically” level as per measurements, but when I lower the trailer to my hitch, the weight lowers the truck just enough to make the measuring a little wrong. What about that scenario?
You'll want to choose a ball mount by rounding up or down to the nearest 2" increment, which ever direction keeps you closest to being level. An adjustable ball mount, like our #45900, might be a great choice as it will accommodate a variety or rises and drops for many different trailers and trailer loads. www.curtmfg.com/part/45900
My Truck is raise and I need a general drop measurement since I will not be towing just one trailer. Short of going with an adjustable ball mount, what coupler measurement should I use as an average? 18"?
Good question. It is always best to have your drop measurement be right for the trailer you are towing. 17" to 18" is a good average coupler height estimate for most trailers, but we definitely recommend getting the right rise or drop for your specific trailer. If you have multiple trailers with different coupler heights you regularly tow, one good option would be to have a ball mount to use specific to each trailer. Adjustable ball mounts are another great option to solve this exact issue.
A 1" rise or drop would work just fine. We do have multi-use ball mounts that have a 2" straight shank and might work out the best for you. It really depends on the size of the receiver tube of the hitch you will use. Check out a multi-use ball mount here: www.curtmfg.com/part/45655.
Ya whatever u say i have a 10,000 pound wheel corral on a 2 inch ball and the ball rating is ONLY 6000 pounds thats just to make people buy there stuff
This was a great, no-frills instructional video. Good job, Curt!
perfect. great info and no stupid jokes. You're the man!
This is a most fantastic instructional video! Very well done. I got so much information from these 3:40 minutes. Greatly appreciated! Thank you for posting this.
Thanks, great simple explanation
Excellent! I knew nothing before watching. Now I know what to get and how to use it.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks, this was a great overview for someone new to towing.
Thanks John. Its good to hear that we could help. Tow safely.
Thank you!! This is exactly the explanation I needed and is very well articulated.
If all youtube tutorials were this straightforward and helpful, we would have already conquered mars, developed cold fusion, cured cancer, etc... Thank you!
Great video! I also watched the how to video for mounting a hitch to my impala! I really should have bought the truck before the boat...
Thank you for posting this video.
Great content!
So helpful. Thank you
Thank you! Simple and informative video! I'm a newbie!
Glad it was helpful!
Great job in explaining the parts, I tried the link and couldn't find them listed. But thanks for the vid.
Tuesday Towing Tip #1: Never install a trailer ball with excess space between the ball shank and the ball mount hole. No matter how much you tighten the nut, the ball will still move, and it will tend to come loose.
To pick the right trailer ball and ball mount for your towing rig, check out the video below!
VERY IMPORTANT.
Thank You 🙏
You’re welcome 😊
Hey guys. I'm looking for a 2" ball with a 1" shank. I would like not to go with chrome because the chrome tends to chip n stuff, so I don't see the point. I was thinking stainless, but I'm having difficulty finding a good, strong hitch ball. What's the strongest stainless 2" x 1" ball?
+Robert Gantry Check out our www.curtmfg.com/part/40083. It has a ball capacity of 6,000lbs. and is a polished stainless steel.
My hitch setup is “technically” level as per measurements, but when I lower the trailer to my hitch, the weight lowers the truck just enough to make the measuring a little wrong. What about that scenario?
You'll want to choose a ball mount by rounding up or down to the nearest 2" increment, which ever direction keeps you closest to being level. An adjustable ball mount, like our #45900, might be a great choice as it will accommodate a variety or rises and drops for many different trailers and trailer loads. www.curtmfg.com/part/45900
CURT Ok got it. Thank you. 👍🏼🇨🇦
My Truck is raise and I need a general drop measurement since I will not be towing just one trailer. Short of going with an adjustable ball mount, what coupler measurement should I use as an average? 18"?
Good question. It is always best to have your drop measurement be right for the trailer you are towing. 17" to 18" is a good average coupler height estimate for most trailers, but we definitely recommend getting the right rise or drop for your specific trailer. If you have multiple trailers with different coupler heights you regularly tow, one good option would be to have a ball mount to use specific to each trailer. Adjustable ball mounts are another great option to solve this exact issue.
What if both measure 13 inch? Anyone answer that for me ? Would a 1 inch rise work
A 1" rise or drop would work just fine. We do have multi-use ball mounts that have a 2" straight shank and might work out the best for you. It really depends on the size of the receiver tube of the hitch you will use. Check out a multi-use ball mount here: www.curtmfg.com/part/45655.
Happy to help!
Ya whatever u say i have a 10,000 pound wheel corral on a 2 inch ball and the ball rating is ONLY 6000 pounds thats just to make people buy there stuff