Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
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Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K
Item # BM20
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Brophy Trailer Hitch Ball Mount - BM20
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- No Ball
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Brophy
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
Heavy-duty, sturdy steel ball mount with hollow shank measures 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant.
Features:
- Ball mount lets you hook up your trailer to your tow vehicle
- Shank slides into your vehicle's hitch receiver
- Ball platform provides mounting point for hitch ball (sold separately)
- Both drop and rise positions available to ensure level towing
- Sturdy steel construction with hollow shank
- Powder coat finish resists corrosion
- Hitch pin and clip or hitch lock sold separately
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" trailer hitch receivers
- Gross towing weight: 10,000 lbs
- Tongue weight: 1,000 lbs
- Length: 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole
- 7-1/2" From center of hitch pin hole to nearest edge of ball platform
- Rise: 3/4" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Drop: 2" from top of inside of hitch opening
- Ball hole diameter: 1"
- Ball platform width: 3"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
BM20 C.R. Brophy Ball Mount - 3/4" Rise or 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Brophy Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 13-1/4" Long - 10K - BM20
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (255 Customer Reviews)
Heavy-duty, sturdy steel ball mount with hollow shank measures 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. Powder coat finish is corrosion resistant.by: Stan06/30/2023
I’m pleased with the product and how prompt the delivery was. However the packaging was insufficient and the packaging was torn open all over. Scuffing of the finish is a result and of little consequence due to the intended use. It’s a stinger w/ball for motorhome. May I suggest better packaging in the future
by: Jeff04/07/2022
The products themselves I’m sure will do the job. I’m very disappointed in how they arrived. Poorly packaged, one piece of paper wrap did nothing. There was a hole in the box from the hitch not being wrapped up. There are chips in the powder coat.
by: Guy11/30/2023
Slightly longer, so you can open your tailgate with a cargo trailer attached. Trailers with a tongue jack that is forward are problematic for tailgates...
by: David 06/02/2023
Needed to extend my hitch due to tailgate needing to be open. E-Trailer had this one on hand for a very decent price. Easy order, and fast shipping. Thank YOu.
by: Michael05/15/2020
This is really nice. Beveled edges so it slips into receiver hitch so sweet. Beautiful welds heavy weight mount for my weigh safe ball. I bought a 10,000 lbs hitch and I wanted a draw bar with the same type rating. Now the only thing limiting my trailer capacity is my truck's ability to tow, not the hitch, bar or ball.
by: James P.12/05/2012
I purchased a Ranch Hand rear bumper for my 2500HD but wanted to retain the use of a receiver hitch. The ball mount would need to extend 8" from the pin hole to even reach the edge of the bumper. This BM29 ball mount works out perfect. The welds look great and the finish is just fine. The only complaint I have is they gained a little length by moving the pin hole a little closer to the end shortening the insertion amount slightly. Not a big deal, it is just noticable next to the other mounts I have at the house.
by: Paul 07/11/2023
Just bought a set of front steps for my boat, and needed some extra length on the ball mount.
This mount fits the bill at 13 1/4 long
by: Estefano03/31/2023
Great for chassis cab trucks with long boxes.
by: Paul 10/25/2023
just what i needed
by: Randall09/01/2014
Perfect size for a 2004 Jeep Liberty with spare wheel on back. Very nice quality. I can now mount my trailer hassle free.
by: Mark E.08/28/2013
BM20 Long Drawbar. Perfect for my 2005 Jeep Liberty. I no longer have to remove the spare to tow. Solved what was a major pain!
by: David 08/10/2023
Always have the products and ships immediately. Thank You
by: Paul R10/29/2015
Gives me the extra 6" extension I need so that the rear liftgate on my van can open without hitting the trailer jack, or the spare tire which I carry on the trailer tongue.
This is a VERY solid piece, would easily handle far more than my 300lb tongue weight.
As usual etrailer delivered exactly as promised.
Paul R.
11/2/2016
its been hung on the back for a year. I never take it off.All kinds of weather, including Hurricane Matthew, Totally bulletproof.I have only one complaint, I bang my shins into it once in a whilewhen loading stuff in the back. But thats me, not the hitch.In a year its pulled 3 different boats, 2 different trailersand, in a pinch, anchor point for the chain while felling a tree.
by: Douglas02/12/2022
Excellent and very personable service. Great products. Quick delivery
Douglas
2/13/2023
Awesome. Just what I wanted
by: Mirko04/14/2023
Product itself seems very solid. But the packaging was really bad, similar to what other reviewers have described. It arrived in a cardboard box with barely any padding, and was already poking out on one corner. I guess I got lucky that it was still there, and didn't seem to be scuffed too badly.
by: Jim H.10/04/2013
This worked out perfectly. Had a flat bed put on one of our pickups, but the frame mounted hitch sat too far back from the new dock bumper. This ball mount moved it out just right so we didn't have to put a new receiver on the truck.
Jim H.
10/4/2014
Holding up very well after a year.
by: Richard J08/29/2018
Just what I needed to tow my boat
Richard J.
8/29/2019
Great
by: Jim 05/18/2023
Good quality, fast delivery, good sales staff.
by: Sharon12/06/2017
I love this trailer hitch for my truck because it allows freedom to put tailgate up and down when we do equestrian camping. It has been a great purchase.
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12/6/2018
Great!
by: James06/03/2022
I needed a longer hitch for a close-clearance trailer, but I still wanted full towing capacity. This ball mount fits the bill exactly! I'm very pleased. etrailer's service and delivery was impeccable as well!
by: Skip G08/20/2014
This product allowed me to open my deck lid on the tow vehicle while hitched. I love it, was delivered promptly and is excellent quality, could not love it more!
Also increased capacity from 600/6000 to 1000/10000 lbs. while not needed I like the safety of the margin.
Skip G.
8/20/2015
Could not be happier, great item.
by: David 07/09/2022
I was looking for a high weight rated ball mount that would also accommodate my Rock Tamers. This fit the bill perfectly!
by: Garry R03/27/2013
Excellent, heavy duty, well built. HOWEVER, the width of the lip where the ball mounts is over a 1/4" wider than standard. This means standard accessories such as stabilizers and backup guides will not be able to be used with this ball mount.
Garry R.
3/31/2014
No change. I had to have a custom ball mount made because of the limitations of your product and the complete lack of anything else.
by: Norman06/28/2021
I ordered the Dexter nev-er-adjust electric trailer brake and bearing kit's for my Aliner. The installation was easy thanks to your instructional video's. The delivery was fast and everything fit perfectly. I took one twelve hundred mile trip and had no issues. I also ordered the Brophy ball mount because it was long enough for me to drop my tailgate without hitting the hitch crank.
Thanks
by: waddell08/31/2015
Hard to find item. But extends trailer back enough to open tail gate without hitting jack crank. Was not available at Northern or other suppliers locally.
Waddell
8/30/2016
Product has worked out to exceed my expectations. In fact it makes my trailer easier to tow.
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view full answer... - Longer Ball Mount Recommendation for Towing Trailer with Tailgate DownFor situations like yours the best solution is a longer mount to get the extra length since the use of a hitch extender cuts the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. For example, check out the Brophy ball mount part # BM20 which has a drop of 2 inches and is 13-1/4" from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole.
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view full answer... - Extra Long Ball Mount to Allow for Clearance of Canoes on a TrailerUsing the 13-1/4 inch ball mount, part # BM20, is obviously the easier solution however it may not give you enough room. You're in need of at least 2 feet just to get the canoes on the trailer and that doesn't even count additional clearance for turning. If the trailer is fabricated in such a way as to raise the canoes and they can extend over the trailer hitch (such as over the bed of a pick up truck) then this might work for you. If that isn't feasible then extending the trailer's...
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- Recommended Ball Mount with 2 Inch Drop and Long ShankFor a ball mount that will give you a 2-inch drop and a longer extension, I recommend looking at the Brophy Ball Mount # BM20. This sturdy steel ball mount is compatible with 2-inch hitch receivers and provides either a 2-inch drop or a 3/4-inch rise. This unit also features an extra long shank that measures 13-1/4 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole. You can measure out this distance from the center of the hitch pin hole on your receiver to see exactly...
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view full answer... - Recommendation for Getting Further Length out of a Ball MountAre you looking for a hitch extension or a longer ball mount? Typically going with a longer ball mount is the better option as the hitch extenders cut the capacity of the hitch by 50 percent. We have the Brophy ball mount part # BM20 which measures 13-1/4 inches from the center of the ball hole to the center of the hitch pin hole.
view full answer... - Will Extra Long Ball Mount Reduce Towing or Tongue Weight CapacityThe Brophy # BM20 ball mount will not reduce your vehicle's towing capacity like an adapter or extender will. The ball mount's max towing capacity is 10,000 pounds and its max tongue weight is 1,000 pounds. You should check the capacity of your hitch and your 2005 Jeep Liberty for their max capacities because the lowest rated component will be what determines how much you can tow.
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view full answer... - Is the Tongue Weight Capacity of Ball Mount BM20 Reduced by 50 Percent Like Other AdaptersThe Brophy Ball Mount, # BM20, does not reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch. The tongue weight capacity of just this ball mount is 1,000 pounds. But you need to stay within the limits of your hitch and, ultimately, your vehicle. Check your owner's manual to find the towing specifications of your 2009 Nissan Murano.
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