A Closer Look at the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount Video

Hi Robert, Yes, using a hitch extender will typically reduce the capacity of the trailer hitch by at least 50% because you're now leveraging the weight further out. The only time you won't see this is with a TorkLift SuperHitch and SuperTruss…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

You do not lose any towing capacity when you use the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232 despite it's longer length of 15 inches.

If you have a 2-1/2 inch hitch installed on your truck then you can use a hitch extender like the Curt part #C45048 which can give you from 24 to 34 inches of extension. You should note that when you use this extender the towing capacity is 6,000…

Great question! The GVWR of 7,000 lbs is the max your 2018 Ford F-150 can weigh when it comes to the vehicle weight, plus passengers, plus cargo. For towing a trailer we are needing to find the GCWR instead, which is the max combined weight rating of…

The ball must be greased when using the Curt RockerBall Shock Absorbing 2" Hitch Ball #C40047. As you can see by the cut out of the linked instructions, if you don't have adequate lubrication the ball can fail so it is imperative you do. The…

It sounds like you're needing a longer ball mount like the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232. This measures 15-3/4" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the hole where the hitch ball is installed which should be pretty close…

From the base of the #C40047 up to the top of the ball measures 4.091 inches. This is about 1-3/8 inches taller than a standard ball.

The Curt True Course Advanced Bluetooth Trailer Sway Control #C94VV wins for ease of install and it does a really good job but if you were wanting the best sway control that applies the left and right brake assemblies independently the Tuson…

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part #HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare…

For your 2013 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited I recommend the Hidden Hitch Ball Mount #80232. This ball mount has a length of 15-3/4"(400mm) from center of hitch pin hole to center of ball hole. That will give you an additional 3-15/16"(100mm)…

Technically any additional length is going to increase leverage on the trailer hitch. But there isn't an exact standard length ball mount so going super technical on how much the force multiplied when the ball mount is beyond a certain length is…