> > Dan wrote: > > > > Is there a standard height I should try to achieve with the > > ball?
Nope. No standard height. But my experience is that 14 to 20 inches [35 to 50 cm] from the ground to the top of the ball is the most likely range. And I prefer the ball a bit high more often than I want it low. > Craig wrote: > > Your go to resource for all things related to this is > etrailer.com. I like ETrailer - good info, text transcriptions of their information videos, real information on their product - sometimes more than the manufacturers websit, helpful people, and if you happen to be near St. Louis MO, the have a will-call desk. They don't always have what I need, but I do try to take my business to them first. 1-7/8, 2, and 2-5/16 are the ball sizes. U-Haul uses only 2", I'm pretty sure. 2 inch balls can be rated for quite a range in load capacity, so be sure to get one "big" enough for your loads. Also make sure the ball shank/bolt diameter matches the hole in the ball mount. There are bushings to allow mounting in a hole that's too big. I think shank sizes vary from 5/8" to 1.5". Something like this can be mounted either way so it has a bit of a of a drop or a very slight rise. https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/D-4.html Here is a kit with ball, mount, pin, etc. https://www.etrailer.com/Ball-Mounts/Curt/C45534.html I like putting a rubber cap over the ball for storage 'cause I always keep the ball well greased. https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Tow-Ready/42250.html _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
