Selecting trailer ball

Use the correct trailer ball for your application.

1. 1
   Trailer ball load rating Matches or exceeds the gross trailer weight rating of the trailer.
2. 2
   Ball diameter
   Matches the size of the trailer coupler.

   Most couplers are stamped with the required trailer ball size.

   

1. 1
   Shank length
   Protrudes beyond the bottom of the lock washer and nut by at least 2 threads.
2. 2
   Shank diameter
   Matches the ball mount hole diameter size.