Looking for feedback the Convert-A-Ball system versus the Reece Towpower system for interchangeable hitch ball sizes? I find myself going from 2" to 2-5/16" all the time, and I'm tired of spinning the wrenches to swap hitch balls :homer:
Interchangeable Hitch Balls
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Looking for feedback the Convert-A-Ball system versus the Reece Towpower system for interchangeable hitch ball sizes? I find myself going from 2" to 2-5/16" all the time, and I'm tired of spinning the wrenches to swap hitch balls :homer:
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I've tried the convertaball system, but it didn't make it through a WI winter. I find it easier to just keep an extra hitch with a ball already on it in my truck's toolbox. This way there is no ball to get seized to the hitch and there is no chance of the hitch getting seized in the receiver.
Edit: plus a convertaball system is like $50; where as you can pick up another ball mount for around $20 at your local hardware store, slap your extra ball on, and go. just my $0.02
Edit: plus a convertaball system is like $50; where as you can pick up another ball mount for around $20 at your local hardware store, slap your extra ball on, and go. just my $0.02
I use the Andersen EZ Hitch. Easily swap between size and drop/rise. Works great for me. https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/ball-mount.aspx
Travis..
Travis..
I have a tri-ball on my truck. Seems like every trailer I pull is about the right height with a straight hitch, but my truck is stock height.
The convertaballs work good though, we've had one on a truck here at the shop for many years, it's the stainless version, and here in Texas it doesn't get rusty anyway.
The convertaballs work good though, we've had one on a truck here at the shop for many years, it's the stainless version, and here in Texas it doesn't get rusty anyway.
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I keep one of each (2" 2 5/16's ) in straight and 3" drop in the truck. Covers all my bases.
collected them over the years, so no upfront sticker shock.
I normally keep the 2 5/16 w/ 3" drop in the truck. Works best all around for my trailer. But if I need to load a car on my trailer I use the non drop, lowers the rear a bit to help with approach angle on ramps.
collected them over the years, so no upfront sticker shock.
I normally keep the 2 5/16 w/ 3" drop in the truck. Works best all around for my trailer. But if I need to load a car on my trailer I use the non drop, lowers the rear a bit to help with approach angle on ramps.
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This - had a Rapid Hitch since about 2002, just move it from truck to truck. Well built and easy to flip the ball or adjust height
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I have a 6" drop 2" ball for my tool trailer and a 2" drop 2 5/16 for my car trailer. A convert-a-ball wouldnt work for me.
I have thought about making a "tongue adapter" for my tool trailer to change it to 2 5/16 and raise it up to match the car trailer height. No more swapping stingers.
I have thought about making a "tongue adapter" for my tool trailer to change it to 2 5/16 and raise it up to match the car trailer height. No more swapping stingers.
I'd be hesitant to trust one with any kind of heavy load - regular ball is one piece steel and now you're making it into a couple of pieces that don't look like they are held together that well....
Also seems like it would be easy to get rusty/dirty and stuck. Beyond that, the ball should be greasy if you're greasing it properly, so it's going to be messy to take off and on.
Seems to me that changing a hitch isn't really any more of a pain than changing the ball around....
Also seems like it would be easy to get rusty/dirty and stuck. Beyond that, the ball should be greasy if you're greasing it properly, so it's going to be messy to take off and on.
Seems to me that changing a hitch isn't really any more of a pain than changing the ball around....
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if you get the right one it will
https://www.reese-hitches.com/products/OneMount_Adjustable_Ball_Mount,AE-10001
lots to choose from
https://www.reese-hitches.com/categories/Multi-Ball_Ball_Mounts,998
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they rate them up 20k pounds
https://www.reese-hitches.com/products/Curt_Adjustable_Ball_Mount,CM-45902
id be more worried about rust/dirt/grime then its ability to hold a load, that is if you get a good one like above
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This,
Hitchs are cheap and easy at garage sales, swap meets, and on the side of the road.
Just run 2 different hitch/ball combos
The adjustable ones look/work great until you realize its been in the receiver for a year and is rusted solid
With 2 different ones they never have time to rust in
This is just my personal experience :homer:
The adjustable ones look/work great until you realize its been in the receiver for a year and is rusted solid
With 2 different ones they never have time to rust in
This is just my personal experience :homer:
Used a stainless convertiball type system years ago until I had an interesting failure.
The pin securing the ball to the shank managed to vibrate out of the ball (there's plenty of "hollow" area in a bulldog type hitch for this to happen.) Of course I had no idea this had happened and, while loading the Jeep on the trailer sans ramps, the tongue lifted the ball right off the hitch. Fortunately, the tailgate was closed but it still almost hit it.
Never again.
The pin securing the ball to the shank managed to vibrate out of the ball (there's plenty of "hollow" area in a bulldog type hitch for this to happen.) Of course I had no idea this had happened and, while loading the Jeep on the trailer sans ramps, the tongue lifted the ball right off the hitch. Fortunately, the tailgate was closed but it still almost hit it.
Never again.
I hide mine away when not in use. Moves between vehicles too. Never has a chance to rust in place.
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I have this and it works great for me. I needed the drop for my stupid tall dually and my smaller trailers, but the adjustability makes it work with almost anything I've need to tow in several different vehicles. The 2 5/16" is rated to like 15k I think so I'd assume it's plenty strong.
*Edit: someone else posted a pic of it above.
https://www.amazon.com/Curt-45900-A...J6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541450210&sr=8-2&keywords=curt+drop+hitch+adjustable
*Edit: someone else posted a pic of it above.
https://www.amazon.com/Curt-45900-A...J6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541450210&sr=8-2&keywords=curt+drop+hitch+adjustable
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