Getting out on the road sooner means making sure you are equipped with the tools you need to tow safely and comfortably. Regardless of your destination, we carry a wide variety of trailer balls to meet your needs. 

SELECTING A TRAILER BALL

There are many factors that go into determining the correct trailer hitch ball for your ball mount and trailer. There is no standard trailer ball size that fits every application. A trailer ball must be strong enough for the load you are towing, and it must fit your specific towing setup. When selecting a trailer ball, you must consider hole size, coupler size and weight rating.

Hole Size

A trailer ball is mounted onto a ball mount by sliding the shank into the hole in the ball mount. The shank diameter must always match the diameter of the ball mount hole. ie if the ball mount hole is 1" then the trailer ball shank diameter must also be 1"

Coupler Size

The coupler, or tongue, is the front-most portion of the trailer that rests on the trailer ball. It is imperative that you know your coupler size before purchasing a trailer ball because the size of the trailer ball must match the size of the coupler. Without a proper fit, it is not safe to tow. Trailer couplers are not all the same size. The coupler size will typically be stamped right on the coupler itself. ie if the coupler size is 2" then the trailer ball diameter must also be 2".

Weight Rating

Different trailer hitch balls are designed to handle different amounts of weight. In general, a trailer ball with a larger ball diameter will be able to handle more weight than one with a smaller ball diameter. When deciding which trailer ball will best serve your needs, it is important to know how much weight you will be towing. The trailer ball must be capable of towing the gross trailer weight. Check for a weight rating on the specific trailer ball you choose before making a purchase.

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