Are there different size tow balls?
There are two sizes: the old inch and 7/8ths ball (47.5mm) and the newer 50mm ball. If your car has a 50mm tow ball, you won’t be able to get it into a smaller coupling.
How do I know what size my hitch is?
The best way to measure your receiver hitch tube is to measure inside of the tube to inside of the tube. This will help you know what size ball mount you need to get for your hitch. It may be 1-1/4″ common on cars and cuvs. Most likely it is either a 2″ or 2-1/2″, which is often found on most SUV and pickup trucks.
What are the different hitch sizes?
There are four standard trailer hitch sizes: 1-1/4″, 2″, 2-1/2″ and 3″. The hitch size refers to the inside dimensions of the hitch receiver. Using a standard hitch size approach allows for more versatile towing options.
What size are gooseneck balls?
2 5/16”
All gooseneck trailers manufactured in the United States have a 2 5/16” ball size.
What size ball Do U Haul trailers use?
2″
All U-Haul trailers can be towed using either a 1-7/8″ or 2″ ball. The only thing you need to pay attention to is weight capacity. Smaller options such as the 4×7 Utility Trailer only require a 2,000 pound rated hitchball.
What is hitch ball height?
Ball Height: Measurement from the ground to the center of the hitch ball or hitch ball coupling (trailer) when parked on a flat surface and parallel to the ground. Used to determine the amount of drop or rise needed in the ball mount to make the trailer ride parallel to the ground when being towed.
Can you use a 1 7 8 ball on a 2 inch hitch?
No, it is not safe to use a 1-7/8 inch ball with a trailer that has a 2 inch ball coupler. Most couplers have an adjustment for the latching mechanism that may solve your issue.
What is the ideal tow ball height?
The maximum recommended hitch ball height for trailers is 25″ from the ground measured to the center of the hitch ball.
What is the most common size trailer hitch ball?
Trailer Hitch Ball Sizes. Most trailers have a hitch ball size and maximum towing capacity stamped on the tongue, coupler handle, or frame, and you have to choose a trailer ball with the specs that are equal to or exceed those figures. Commonly used hitch ball sizes (diameters) are: 1-7/8″, 2″, and 2-5/16″.
What size hitch Ball do I need for a travel trailer?
Almost all travel trailer hitches require a 2 and 5/16″ ball size to support the weight of the larger trailers. Smaller 2″ balls are common in teardrop trailers because of their lower weight rating. The correct ball size should always be used because a smaller ball could allow the coupler to bounce loose.
What is the smallest diameter hitch ball?
The smallest trailer hitch ball is the 1-7/8-inch ball diameter. This ball size has a weight capacity of up to 2,000 or 3,500 pounds, depending on the individual ball. It has a shank diameter or 3/4 inches or 1 inch. The 1-7/8-inch ball is common for light-duty towing.
What size hitch ball?
The size is usually stamped there. Recreational and light commercial hitch balls come in a variety of sizes including 1 7/8″, 2″, 2 5/16″ and occasionaly 3″. In general lighter trailers use smaller hitch balls.