Trailer Hitch Ball Mount Sizes
There are four standard trailer ball sizes.
Trailer hitch ball mount sizes. Recreational and light commercial hitch balls come in a variety of sizes including 1 7 8 2 2 5 16 and occasionaly 3. The size is usually stamped there. From camping trips to commercial jobs find the right ball hitch from curt. Yutrax yutrax tx112 2 in off road utility atv trailer pin style conversion ball hitch kit.
Also make sure the ball mount you choose has the correct size shank to fit your hitch s receiver for instance use a 2 inch ball mount with a 2 inch hitch receiver. Standardized tow ball sizes allow for easier coupling and towing. Find trailer hitch ball mounts at lowe s today. In this guide we will cover how to measure a trailer ball what size trailer ball to select for your vehicle and what the most common trailer ball size is.
Ball mount can be used in the rise position only. An alternative ball hitch option is a multi ball mount. There are a few class ii hitches that have 2 x 2 receiver openings but this is not common. These hitches are most often found on passenger cars and smaller suvs.
These measurements refer to the diameter of the trailer ball. Next determine the tallest rise and deepest drop you ll need using the guidelines above this will be the range you ll need in your ball mount. Ball mounts are available with 1 1 4 2 2 1 2 and 3 shanks. This allows you to easily switch between ball sizes without requiring you to purchase multiple ball mounts.
1 1 4 class i and class ii hitches class i and class ii trailer hitches typically have a 1 1 4 x 1 1 4 receiver opening. 1 7 8 2 2 5 16 and 3. A curt trailer hitch ball mount offers a reliable connection for your vehicle and trailer. We offer everything from standard to specialized including adjustable ball mount options.
Ideally you should use a ball mount of the same size and equal or greater weight capacity than your trailer hitch so as not to be limited by your ball mount capacity. Fortunately these weight and size ratings are organized into five classes that make choosing the right ball mount a fairly simple process. Reese elite 2 in black nickel interlock hitch ball and ball mount combination. As the name suggests a multi ball mount has multiple trailer balls on one shank each with a different diameter.
Check the top of the trailer coupler for the size of the ball diameter required.