Ball Hitch Sizes
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How Trailer Hitches Work
Whether you have a compact car or lifted diesel-powered 4X4, a trailer hitch is a vital part for towing any load. It is crucial to have the right tow-setup for your vehicle, so today I’m going to cover the basics of towing and the different types of trailer hitch setups to simplify your search for the perfect hitch.
If you own a car, your towing capacity will obviously be lower than if you owned a truck. The first thing you need to know is the towing capacity of your vehicle. This information can be found in the owner’s manual. Most cars can tow around 3,000 pounds safely, while some trucks are built to tow loads of up to 30,000 pounds! The second thing you need to know is how much weight you need to tow. If you don’t know the exact weight, you can try to estimate it to see if the total weight you’ll be towing is within the specifications set forth by your vehicles manufacturer. If you can’t reasonably estimate it, get some help and have the load towed to a scale so you can get the exact weight.
It is important to remember that safe towing involves a number of different elements: not only does your vehicle need to get the load up to a safe speed, but it also needs to be able to control that weight. When towing a load, brakes are just as if not more important than engine horsepower and torque because if you can’t safely stop the vehicle, then you shouldn’t be towing a load that heavy. So you need to evaluate the current condition of the brake system on your car or truck. Have the brakes been maintained properly? When was the last time you had the brake fluid changed? The last thing you want when towing is a brake system failure. You also need to think about where you are going to be driving. Are you going to be towing up or down hills? How windy do you expect it to be? Will the pavement be dry or wet? How much traffic do you have to navigate through to safely reach your destination? For the safety of you, what you’re towing, and everybody else on the road, all these questions should be thought about and answered before you ever hitch something up to your vehicle.
For cars, towing setups are fairly simple because you can’t tow that much weight. You’ll need a trailer hitch, also known as a trailer hitch receiver, a trailer ball mount, and a trailer hitch ball. Hitch balls come in three sizes: 1-7/8”, 2”, and 2-5/16”. A 2” ball with a 1” diameter shank is the most common size used for towing small and medium sized trailers. However, double check the size of the ball you need for towing and make sure the balls shank fits snuggly in the ball mount you are using. You will also want the trailer-hitch connection to be near level, but with a slight downward angle toward the car. This will help evenly distribute the weight and reduce trailer sway. Trailer ball mounts come in different sizes, make sure to choose one that will work well for your situation.
For trucks, there are far more towing accessories to choose from. In this article, I will only be covering the most common types used today. Some trucks have trailer hitches built into their rear bumper, others have a normal trailer hitch installed on them from the factory, and others will lack a trailer hitch all together. You’ll need to evaluate what your truck has and go from there. Hitch ball sizes are the same: another tow option usually found on trailers which are intended for heavy loads use what’s called a pindle hitch. A pindle hitch is basically a donut or ring which is made of thick steel that can handle the extreme torsional stress. Larger trucks also have 5th wheel mounting points in the bed of the truck, to which a 5th wheel hitch can be mounted. 5th wheels are used for hauling very heavy loads because it uses a much stronger hitch connection and because it centers the weight on the vehicle between the axles. This keeps the truck from tipping over backwards once it’s loaded. Similar to a 5th wheel is the gooseneck hitch. A gooseneck hitch also attaches to the bed of the truck and thus centers the trailers weight, but a gooseneck hitch uses a traditional ball-style hitch rather than the 5th wheel-style of hitch connection. If you are towing a really heavy load, you might want to purchase a weight distribution system or stabilizer bars to help reduce or eliminate trailer sway.
I hope this article helps clarify the different types of trailer hitches and makes you think about some important aspects of towing loads. Remember, safety is the name of the game.
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How to Tow - Part 1: Hitches, Receivers, and Ball Mounts
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BULLDOG A-FRAME COUPLERS: COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2", A-FRAME COUPLER, 5,000# #28384 |  |
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US $91.99 | 9d 17h 33m |
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Trailer Hitch Guide Steel Double-Dipped Zinc Plated Fits Any Size Ball 12" | |
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US $49.90 | 1d 1h 56m |
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FOLD-AWAY 34" COUPLER KIT, BALL SIZE 2", 3" X 4" TRAILER BEAM, ZINC, RATED 5K | |
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US $142.99 | 9d 17h 1m |
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3 Size Interchangeable Hitch Ball by Reese 74309 | |
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US $46.99 | 4d 4h 14m |
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BULLDOG A-FRAME COUPLERS: COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2-5/16", A-FRAME COUPLER, 12,500# | |
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US $106.99 | 9d 17h 11m |
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COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2-5/16", TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH 3", STRAIGHT CHANNEL, 12,500# | |
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US $104.99 | 9d 17h 11m |
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BULLDOG COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2", TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH 3", STRAIGHT CHANNEL, 5,000# | |
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US $90.99 | 9d 17h 33m |
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Pintle Ball (Size: 2 5/16) Hitch | |
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US $40.00 | 26d 3h 4m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Gold/Tan | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 2h 11m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Light Pewter | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 2h 11m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Charcoal | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 2h 7m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Dark Green | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 2h 7m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Dark Blue | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 2h 5m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball -Bright Blue | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 1h 59m |
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1995-2001 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-White | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 1h 57m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Dark Red | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 1h 57m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 2" Ball-Bright Red | |
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US $296.32 | 23d 1h 55m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Gold/Tan | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 31m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Light Pewter | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 29m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Charcoal | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 27m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Dark Green | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 27m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Dark Blue | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 25m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball -Bright Blue | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 23m |
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1995-2001 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-White | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 23m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Dark Red | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 19m |
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95-01 Dodge Full Size NO RAM 1500 Color Hitch/Cover & 1-7/8" Ball-Bright Red | |
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US $295.12 | 23d 1h 15m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Bright Red 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 21h 9m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Dark Red 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 21h 7m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Gold/Tan 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 59m |
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1980-1996 Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Light Pewter 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 59m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Charcoal 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 57m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Dark Green 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 55m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Dark Blue 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 53m |
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80-96 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-Bright Blue 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 51m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Mount/Ball Cover-White 2" receiver | |
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US $270.40 | 20d 20h 49m |
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RV Motorhome Trailer Triple Hitch Ball Mount Tow 3 Sizes SUV Camper Coupler | |
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US $49.99 | 18d 20h 31m |
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1986-2002 Dodge Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Gold/Tan WILL NOT FIT Ram 1500 | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 59m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Gold/Tan & Pin/Clip | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 59m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Light Pewter & Pin/Clip | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 59m |
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1986-2002 Dodge Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Charcoal WILL NOT FIT Ram 1500 | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 57m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Charcoal & Pin/Clip | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 57m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Dark Green & Pin/Clip | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 57m |
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1986-2002 Dodge Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Dark Blue WILL NOT FIT Ram 1500 | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 57m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Dark Blue & Pin/Clip | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 57m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch & Ball Mount & Pin/Clip-Bright Blue | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 55m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch & Ball Mount & Pin/Clip-White | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 55m |
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1986-2002 Dodge Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Dark Red WILL NOT FIT Ram 1500 | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 53m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch & Ball Mount & Pin/Clip-Dark Red | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 53m |
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1980-1996 Ford Bronco Full Size Color Hitch & Ball Mount & Pin/Clip-Bright Red | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 53m |
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1986-2002 Dodge Full Size Color Hitch/Ball Mount-Bright Red WILL NOT FIT Ram1500 | |
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US $256.02 | 16d 23h 53m |
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Tri-Ball Hitch, Fits 2" Receiver, Ball Sizes 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16" Buyers 1802200 | |
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US $45.40 | 14d 3h 39m |
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CHROME HITCH BALL SIZE 2-5/16 X 1-1/14 - BRAND NEW | |
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US $16.99 | 13d 18h 40m |
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Hitch Ball Nut Wrench, Fits Most Popular Sizes | |
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US $11.99 | 10d 19h 53m |
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2 Size Interchangeable Hitch Ball by Reese 74308 | |
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US $42.99 | 10d 6h 17m |
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COUPLER, STRT CHANNEL, BALL SIZE 1-7/8", 2" TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH, ZINC, RATING 2K | |
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US $28.99 | 9d 17h 31m |
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COUPLER, STRT CHANNEL, BALL SIZE 1-7/8", 2-1/2" TONGUE WIDTH, ZINC, RATING 2K | |
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US $28.99 | 9d 17h 31m |
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COUPLER, STRT CHANNEL, BALL SIZE 1-7/8", 3" TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH, ZINC, RATING 2K | |
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US $28.99 | 9d 17h 31m |
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BULLDOG A-FRAME COUPLERS: COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2", A-FRAME COUPLER, 7,000# #28386 | |
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US $95.99 | 9d 17h 11m |
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COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2", TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH 3", STRAIGHT CHANNEL, 5,000# | |
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US $96.99 | 9d 17h 11m |
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BULLDOG COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2", TONGUE MOUNT WIDTH 3", STRAIGHT CHANNEL, 7,000# | |
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US $94.99 | 9d 17h 11m |
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FOLD-AWAY 34" COUPLER KIT, BALL SIZE 2", 3" X 4" TRAILER BEAM RATED 5K | |
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US $197.99 | 9d 17h 3m |
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FULTON MARINE JACKS: F2 A-FRAME COUPLER, BALL SIZE 2-5/16", RATING 10,000# | |
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US $70.99 | 9d 17h 1m |
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86-94 Dodge Full Size Pickup Curt CL3 Trailer Hitch & Wiring 1-7/8" Ball Tow Pkg | |
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US $179.51 | 7d 19h 31m |
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1995-2002 Dodge Full Size Pickup Curt CL3 Trailer Hitch & Wiring 1-7/8" Ball Pkg | |
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US $183.97 | 7d 19h 31m |
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1986-1994 Dodge Full Size Pickup Curt CL3 Trailer Hitch & Wiring 2" Ball Tow Pkg | |
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US $179.84 | 7d 19h 31m |
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95-02 Dodge Full Size Pickup Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch & Wiring 2" Ball Tow Pkg | |
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US $184.31 | 7d 19h 31m |
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Reese 21512 BAR/TRI SIZE HITCH BALL | |
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US $52.34 | 5d 22h 12m |
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CURT Chrome Trailer Hitch Ball - V5 3,500lbs capable. size 1 7/8"x2 1/8"x1" | |
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US $6.99 | 5d 12h 24m |
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Hitch ball, interchangable 2 sizes, by Reese #74307 | |
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US $43.00 | 4d 28m |
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Hitch ball, interchangable 2 sizes, by Reese #74308 | |
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US $43.00 | 4d 27m |
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Hitch ball, interchangable 3 sizes, by Reese #74309 | |
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US $49.99 | 4d 25m |
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2 Size Interchangeable Hitch Ball by Reese 74307 | |
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US $42.99 | 1d 20h 30m |
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MASTERLOCK 2 SIDED WRENCH 1-1/8" & 1-1/2" CHROME FITS ALL 3 SIZES OF HITCH BALLS | |
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US $20.95 | 8h 3m |
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3 In 1 Triple Trailer Hitch Ball Solid Steel HD 3 Sizes Chrome Plated Balls New | |
0 Bid | US $44.49 | 4d 23h 18m |
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Master Lock 2953AT 12-Volt DC Portable Winch
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Good Vibrations 170 Hitchin' Lawn Mower Post Ball Connector
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Reese Towpower 74342 Hitch Ball Wrench
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Trimax UMAX100 Universal 'Die-Cast' Dual Purpose Coupler Lock (fits all couplers)
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Curt 13105 Class 3 Receiver Hitch
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Maasdam MPT202 Trailer Wiring Adapter with 7 Way Blade to 4 Way Flat for Vehicle and Trailer End
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Curt 13401-55311 Trailer Hitch and Wiring Package
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DuraWolf 92111 Tri-Ball Hitch
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Masterbuilt HMXCR HITCH-HAUL Steel Motorcycle Carrier
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Rhode Gear Highway 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack
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Lund 601010 Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier
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