Ball mount question

CharlieRN

I recently changed TV's and the factory-supplied ball mount with a 2" drop is too much drop for my T@B 320. I only need to raise things by about an inch or so, and just reversing the ball mount doesn't really work since it has about an inch of rise and makes things a bit too high. What it looks like I need is a straight ball mount, but I don't think such a creature exists, or at least I can't find one. I have an adjustable that could probably make work, but I dislike it as it has too much "slop" and makes towing a noisy and somewhat jerky affair.

Assuming I'm stuck using a ball mount with a 2" drop/3/4" rise, is it better to tow slightly nose down or up?

ScottG

While I've no personal experience, I was curious about your question. Looks like you are not the first to ask it...

https://www.etrailer.com/question-22037.html

https://www.etrailer.com/question-233779.html

CharlieRN

Thanks @ScottG.

Interesting that those appear to be the only solutions. I use a Reese Rockerball, which works extremely well, and really don't want to return to a solid ball.

Geo

@CharlieRN,  not very attractive but maybe could use one like this . . .
MaxxTow Tri-Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - Hollow, Black Powder Coated Shank - Black Balls MaxxTow Trailer Hitch Ball Mount MT70270 (etrailer.com)
and its better to tow somewhat nose down than nose up.  nose up throws more weight to the rear possibly inducing trailer sway. 

WayneW

I needed 1" of lift to even things out and found a ball with a 1" rise built in (Curt 40033).  Could you use your current hitch mount and put this ball on it?  It worked great for me.  I realize it moves you away from the Rockerball which might be a deal breaker for you.

Edit:  Okay, disregard.  I looked at the Rockerball and it looks like it already has a 1 1/2" rise built in so this would not help you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009T8HOS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Binghi

I have a straight 2” ball mount (VW Touareg OEM) that I no longer use. When I bought our 400 BD it rode slightly nose down with the OEM hitch, and the service tech at our dealer said it was preferable for the trailer to ride slightly nose up. So we bought a Curt hitch with a rise to it. I liked the VW hitch better because it is much heavier and tighter in the receiver - no rattling around, if you will. If you are interested in the VW hitch, I’m sure we can work something out; just let me know.

ChrisFix

CharlieRN said:

I recently changed TV's and the factory-supplied ball mount with a 2" drop is too much drop for my T@B 320. I only need to raise things by about an inch or so, and just reversing the ball mount doesn't really work since it has about an inch of rise and makes things a bit too high. What it looks like I need is a straight ball mount, but I don't think such a creature exists, or at least I can't find one. I have an adjustable that could probably make work, but I dislike it as it has too much "slop" and makes towing a noisy and somewhat jerky affair.

Assuming I'm stuck using a ball mount with a 2" drop/3/4" rise, is it better to tow slightly nose down or up?

Here is a straight out Curt ball mount that I've used:
https://www.curtmfg.com/part/45002

GatorEgg

Numerous “zero rise” ones appear if you Google “ zero rise hitch ball mounts”.