Do they make a 2 and 5/8 trailer ball?

Do they make a 2 and 5/8 trailer ball?

Expert Reply: There are three sizes of trailer balls, a 1-7/8 inch, a 2 inch and a 2-5/16 inch. In the past, I have heard some refer to the 2-5/16 ball as a 2-5/8, but there is no such animal as a 2-5/8 inch trailer ball.

What is a 2 inch trailer ball rated for?

The 2-inch ball is used on a variety of popular trailers, such as boat trailers, utility trailers and campers. 2-inch trailer balls have a wide weight capacity range from 3,500 pounds to 12,000 pounds gross trailer weight.

What are trailer ball sizes?

There are only 3 standard sizes in the United States: 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch and 2-5/16 inch hitch balls. You’ll also want to pay attention to what weight capacity your hitch ball is rated for.

How do I know what size ball my trailer needs?

To determine the proper size of ball that you need, look at the coupler on the tongue of your trailer. Most couplers have the proper ball size and towing capacity stamped into them. The most common sizes of trailer balls are 1 7/8″, 2″ and 2 5/16″.

Are all tow balls the same size UK?

There are two sizes: the old inch and 7/8ths ball (47.5mm) and the newer 50mm ball. If your car has a 50mm tow ball, you won’t be able to get it into a smaller coupling.

What size is a standard receiver hitch?

2″ x 2″ trailer hitch receivers are the most common type. Most 2″ hitches are either Class III or Class IV. These hitches are typically found on pickup trucks, SUVs, and some full-size sedans. Most trucks and SUVs that come factory-equipped with a trailer hitch have a 2″ receiver.

Can I put a 2 ball on a Class 2 hitch?

To avoid overloading the hitch, Class II ball mounts and accessories should never be used with Class I hitches. However, Class I ball mounts and accessories can be used with Class II hitches as long as the weight capacity of the lowest-rated component is not exceeded.

What class is a 5000 lb hitch?

Class III
Class III hitches can handle up to 5,000 lbs. GTW and 500 lbs. tongue weight. This type of hitch generally has a 2-inch rectangular receiver and is considered the “standard” type of hitch for general towing.

What will fit in a 5×8 uhaul trailer?

The 5×8 enclosed trailer can hold a queen-size bed and tow up to 1,800 lbs!…Capacity

• Volume: up to 208 cu. ft.
• Max load: 1,800 lbs.
• Gross vehicle weight: 2,700 lbs. max.
• Empty weight: 900 lbs.

Does trailer ball size matter?

Ball Capacity and Diameter For the purpose of towing a trailer, any hitch ball to be used must have the same maximum capacity and diameter as the one that is listed (it also can be greater than that). The diameters of most commonly used hitch balls is 1-7/8″, 2″, and 2-5/16″.

What is the standard tow ball size in UK?

50mm
The European (and a lot of the rest of the world) standard towball size is 50mm with a tolerance of +0, -0.8mm (from memory) NOT 52mm as someone else stated. The US have three different sizes, 1 7/8″, 2″ and 2 5/16″. The UK used to use 2″ up until the early 1960’s.