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Old 01-02-2010, 08:59 AM
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Default Re: Trucks, Trailers, Towing and Misc Accessories

Still looking for expert advice, experienced opinions on towing my open trailer with non equalizing ball mount/hitch.

Say my trailer weighs 1500lb and I have a 3500+ lb car on it. I'm now at or over the 5000# Weight limit placed upon many of the 2" receiver 2"(whatever) dropped ball mount and ball.

In looking at Etrailer.com (for example) I have noticed there are some 6000# Ball Mounts and 2" Balls with 1 1/4" Shanks rather than 1".

I've also seen forged ball mounts rated at 10,000GVW.....

These above questions are NOT for the 2 5/16" Balls and Load Equal Hitches, but your lighter duty typical boat trailer and flat bed trailer rigs

Please educate us wanting to learn, before we make a costly mistake.......

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