Will a Trailer Hitch Ball with a Raw Finish Last as Long as a Ball with a Chrome Finish  

A chrome finish ball #C40036 is going to look good but it will not be corrosion resistant. A ball with a machine finish like #C40087 , is going to have about the same corrosion resistance. In terms of performance they will wear at about the same rate…

In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #C52042, the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will also…

We do offer a USA-made hitch ball with specs similar to the one you referenced. B and W offers their 2-5/16-inch hitch ball #BWHB94004. This has a gross weight capacity of 30,000-lbs, a 1-1/4-inch diameter shank that is 2-1/2-inches long, a fine…

In regards to the Curt Push-To-Test Trailer Breakaway Kit part #C52042 (52042), the blue wire on the breakaway switch will be run to the brake output circuit and the black wire to a constant 12 volt power source. The blue wire on the battery box will…

If your trailer weighs 7,000 lbs and you have a ball mount with a 5,000 lb capacity you will need to upgrade to a higher capacity ball mount like the part #C45341 that you referenced. Then for a hitch ball you would need the part #63840 which is a…

The small amount of surface rust on your ball will not affect its future performance. If the ball had been exposed to the elements for many months or years and the corrosion was more severe, I would be reluctant to use it. Since the rust is minor,…

The main difference between a Class III hitch and a Class IV hitch is the capacities they set for the hitches. Class III hitches are rated for up to 6,000 lbs GTW with 600 lbs TW whereas a Class IV is rated for up to 12,000 lbs GTW and 1,000 TW. For…

Weight distribution heads are adjustable to get the spring bars level or just below level with the trailer frame. Depending on the trailer frame, the head may need to be set at 90 degrees, it also may need to be tilted down as far as possible to keep…

The hitch ball angle adjustment on weight distribution systems is designed to provide more or less distribution of the tongue weight on your trailer hitch to the trailer and vehicle axles. If you adjust the ball angle farther away from the towing…

You will not need to get your 2018 Ram 1500 flashed after installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 #90885. This is a simple installation where you use the Plug-In Adapter #3024-P which connects to the factory brake controller connector under your driver…

The correct brake controller install harness for your 2018 Ram 1500 is the part #3024-P which it sounds like you have. Most likely you grabbed the wrong harness on your vehicle for this to plug into. Best option I have would be for you to check out…

We have exactly what you're looking for and the right hitch ball just depends on what size weight distribution hitch you're using (what it's rated for). Here are the options available in the different weight capacities: 7,500 lbs -…