Shock Absorbing Ball Mount/Trailer Ball Recommendation for Pop Up Camper
Question:
I currently tow a heavily customized popup camper that weighs in around 4500 lbs with around 500 lbs TW with a 2011 F250 6.2L. On freeways its a great setup, but on more bumpy roads we get a lot of shock from the camper. I already have air spring helpers on the rear of the truck and shocks on the camper. Im wondering if a cushioned/shock-absorbing ball mount is the way to go here to help reduce the shock further. I currently use a standard 2 ball on a Curt C45250 ball mount so that my tailgate clears the A-frame trailer jack when the truck and trailer are lined up straight. Ive looked through some products on your site and have found something that I think might be useful, but Id like to get an expert opinion/suggestion on what we might try.
asked by: Adrian G
Expert Reply:
Curt offers a solution that would provide additional shock absorption to help isolate the tow vehicle from the shock the trailer experiences on bumpy roads, while still allowing you to use your existing # C45250 ball mount.
The Curt # C40047 RockerBall is a 2 inch trailer ball with a 1 inch diameter shank that would be fully compatible with your existing ball mount. The ball has a 7500 lb capacity, so it'll work great with your pop up camper.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter Shank - Chrome - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Shock Absorbing Ball
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- CURT
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 12-1/4" Long - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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Curt Dual Length Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4-1/2" Rise, 5-3/4" Drop - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Long Shank
- CURT
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