Ball Mount and Ball for Overland with Tow Package

[DiabolicalDianoga]

Who's using what for their ball mount and ball for their Overlands with the Tow Package? I'll be towing a 5'x8' Uhaul cargo trailer at the end of June and then something like this, https://forestriverinc.com/rvs/travel-trailers/rockwood-geo-pro/G20BHS/5139, in a couple years. Should I just get the Mopar stuff, or is there something else I should consider? Thanks in advance.

Sponsored

 

[KVJ]

Are you talking about this?

Trailer Hitch Insert, 2" Drop Ball Mount - 6,000 lb. GTW

 

[DiabolicalDianoga]

Yes, that is what I'm talking about.

 

[cbl1]

I would get one of these if I were doing a long trip with my trailer. Should really smooth it out.

https://genyhitch.com/product/the-glyder-torsion-flex-hitch/

 

[DiabolicalDianoga]

I would get one of these if I were doing a long trip with my trailer. Should really smooth it out.

https://genyhitch.com/product/the-glyder-torsion-flex-hitch/

Probably a little more than I'll need right now, but definitely something I'll consider when I get a camper. Thanks.

 

[KVJ]

The Gennyhitch is interesting. (not cheap) Five year warranty on moving parts. That would be the rubber torsion pieces. I have a torsion axle on one of my trailers and they seem to last about 20 years before saging.
The ball and adaptor I posted is for 2" drop, you would half to figure how much drop you would need for your setup and you would probably need a weight distribution hitch based on the weight of the trailer you are looking at. Wait till you negotiate with the trailer dealer and see what he can set you up with, he will make sure your pulling level.

 

[ZTMAN]

I usually just by the Reese starter kit from Walmart Below is an example. Just make sure you get the proper drop,

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Towpower-2-Drop-Starter-Kit/16349666

 

[DiabolicalDianoga]

The Gennyhitch is interesting. (not cheap) Five year warranty on moving parts. That would be the rubber torsion pieces. I have a torsion axle on one of my trailers and they seem to last about 20 years before saging.
The ball and adaptor I posted is for 2" drop, you would half to figure how much drop you would need for your setup and you would probably need a weight distribution hitch based on the weight of the trailer you are looking at. Wait till you negotiate with the trailer dealer and see what he can set you up with, he will make sure your pulling level.

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. As much as I want a camper, it's going to have to wait a couple years probably. Next year at the earliest. For now, it's probably just going to be a uhaul trailer here and there.

 

[DiabolicalDianoga]

Also, forgot to add in the orginal post I'm just running stock right now with the all seasons.

 

[KVJ]

I usually just by the Reese starter kit from Walmart Below is an example. Just make sure you get the proper drop,

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Reese-Towpower-2-Drop-Starter-Kit/16349666

This is what I use as well. I have a 2" drop for my camper and a 6" drop for my utility trailer. My camper is a 16' and it doesn't need a WDH. I have electric brakes on both trailers.

 

[DiabolicalDianoga]

Talked with my dad who tows a lot and heavy often, think I'm just gonna grab a mount and ball at the Uhaul place when I go to rent the trailer. I'll get a more specialized set up when I finally get around to buying a camper. Thanks for the advice though gang.

 

[sarcasm]

I love this thing. Nice to have the right size ball or multiple trailers.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Reese-Towpower-Triple-Ball-Mount-Bar-with-Hook/50373704

 

[eaglerugby04]

I would get something with adjustable height. My Rubicon sags some, and when I had 6kLBs on the back of it I needed to set it to a different level then something like 3K. The overlands sag even worse. In order to keep level with anything you might tow I would go adjustable for sure.

Sponsored