Ball Mounts; Draw Bars and Adjustable Ball Mounts

BALL MOUNTS / DRAW BARS


CLASS I FLAT BAR	CLASS I & CLASS II SQUARE 1 1/4"		CLASS II SQUARE 1 5/8" For Older Putnam Hitches only
Class I Draw Bars	Class I & II 1-1/4" Ball Mounts		Class II 1-5/8" Ball Mounts


CLASS III/IV SQUARE 2"	CLASS V SQUARE 2"	CLASS V SQUARE 2-1/2"
..Class III/IV 2" Ball Mounts	Class V 2" Ball Mounts	Class V Tow Beast 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" Ball Mounts	..Adjustable & Specialty Ball Mounts

Selecting The Right Ball Mount

Hitch ball mounts come in a variety of sizes to ensure the proper connection between hitch and trailer. Getting the hitch ball at the right height for the trailer coupler is essential to driver control while towing. The following is a reliable method for selecting the correct ball mount:

For safe, comfortable towing, the trailer should always be set up to tow on a level plane	Tow Vehicle and trailer level
Trailer Not Level	Sometimes a trailer's tongue is higher or lower than the ball mount on the vehicle, and a ball mount with a "rise" or a "drop" is required to level the trailer

Measuring For The Proper Ball Mount

1. Measure from the
    ground to the top
    of the hitch.

2. Measure from the
ground to the (inside)
top of the trailer
coupler, when level

3. Subtract the height of the
hitch ball (most are 2-1/2" - 3" high)
from coupler measurement.

4. An 8" drop is needed to make the trailer level.

THE DIFFERENCE IN THE TWO
MEASUREMENTS IS THE AMOUNT
OF BALL MOUNT "RISE" OR "DROP"
REQUIRED.

Class I Flat Bar Ball Mounts	Class I & II 1-1/4" Square Ball Mounts	Class II 1-5/8" Square Ball Mounts For Older Putnam Hitches only
..Class III/IV 2" Square Ball Mounts	Class V 2" Square Ball Mounts	..Adjustable & Specialty Ball Mounts
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Class 1 or 2 Pins & Clips	Class 3/4 Pins & Clips	Hitch Locks