In fact, a hitch receiver — the part of the hitch that allows you to connect a tow ball — is actually one of the best non-performance mods you can install on your car. That's because you can ...

With a ball hitch, the trailer's coupler sits over a trailer ball protruding from your vehicle's rear bumper receiver tube via a ball mount. This cap-like hitch connection allows little space ...

If the tow ball is higher than the trailer coupler ... First, using a measuring tape, see how many inches are between the top of the hitch receiver and the ground. Then, measure the distance ...

This Maxxhaul Triple Ball Mount unit has three standard hitch sizes: 2 5/16 inches, 1 7/8 inches, and 2 inches. The square base is easily detachable from the receiver, rotated 90 degrees ...

Lastly, each hitch has a measurement called “drop,” which tells how many inches the ball sits below the vehicle’s receiver. Trucks with higher ride height will require more drop in order to ...

which attaches to a tow ball mounted in the center of the pickup's bed. This setup moves the weight of the trailer over the vehicle's rear axle, as opposed to a receiver hitch at the tail end ...

Sizes come with 1 – ⅞”, 2” or 2-5/16” 2” standard receiver size Load capacity: 10,000 lbs Made with powder-coated alloy steel Safety spring latch This Reysun Trailer Hitch Tri Ball ...

Q: I was wondering if it is illegal to have the ball hitch in the receiver of my truck if I am not pulling any trailers at that time? Also is it illegal to have more than one ball on my bumper?

Designed for heavy-duty trucks and vans, these receiver hitches are rated for 12,000 pounds GTW and 1,200 pounds TW, but that increases to 17,000 pounds GTW and 1,700 pounds TW with a ...

It's otherwise a standard receiver that can accommodate a ball hitch or various accessories like bike racks. With the hitch pivoted out of the way, it's no longer sticking out where it can become ...