Ball Mount Recommendation for a 2008 Ford Explorer with Class II Trailer Hitch and Multiple Trailers
Question:
In your experience which is the better fit for multiple trailers? 19foot boat trailer- 10foot cargo trailer, small utility trailer. The vehicle is 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 2 WD Class II V-5 Hitch The BM96 or Draw Tite 36078 ? Thanks for your help
asked by: Mike G
Expert Reply:
Since you are towing multiple trailers, they probably do not all have the same coupler height to tow them level. If that is the case than a fixed ball mount would not be the best choice. But if all the trailers do have the same coupler height then going with either ball mount # BM96 or # 36078 would be fine.
The main difference between these 2 ball mounts is the rise and drop each offers. Ball mount # BM96 has a 5-1/2 inch rise or 6 inch drop. Ball mount # 36078 has a 4-3/4 inch drop and is not intended to be used in the rise position.
But if the heights on the trailers are all different then I recommend using separate ball mounts for each trailer since there are no adjustable ball mounts for a Class II trailer hitch. I have included a link to an FAQ article that will show you how to measure for the correct rise or drop ball mount needed to tow the trailers level.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 4-3/4" Drop - 7-1/2" Long - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 5 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Brophy Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches - 5-1/2" Rise, 6" Drop - 7-1/4" Long - 3.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 5 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class II
- Brophy
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