tow ball

[URODAVE]

recommended tow ball for pulling 222xd. I know its a 2" ball. Tow vehicle is a GLS 450

 

[rockinthesuburbs]

recommended tow ball for pulling 222xd. I know its a 2" ball. Tow vehicle is a GLS 450

I towed my 195S with a Hyundai Santa Fe Rated for 5000 lbs. I didn't dive too much into the specs for your vehicle but looked like it should have plenty of capacity rated at 7500 lbs. If your SUV is like mine and it only comes with the 4-pin wiring harness, then you'll need to get some kind of adapter for the lights to work while trailering. I use this one: TowSmart 7-Way Blade to 4-Way Flat Trailer Light Wiring Adapter 1415 - The Home Depot Just make sure you get the grounding wire on a non-painted surface for a good grounding point and you should be good to go. Other than that - 2" ball and I made sure my receiver hitch was as close to level with the trailer as possible.

 

[Ronnie]

It’s a 2” ball. They cost about $10 or at least they did pre pandemic.

I just bought this with the goal of reducing the chatter / noise when accelerating from a stop or coming to a stop with the trailer in tow. Curt rocker ball $62 from Amazon.

I think you need to better understand what the crossbar drop needs to be. The cross bar is what the ball sits in and what plugs into the receiver on the trailer hitch. When the trailer is hooked up to the tow vehicle the trailer based on the tongue should be level with the road. So if your vehicle is tall you need to get a draw bar with more than the standard 2” drop. Conversely if your tow vehicle sits low you may need to install the draw bar upside down to raise the height of the ball.

hopefully someone with the same tow vehicle as yours will chime in with what works for them.

 

[rockinthesuburbs]

This thread appears relevant:

https://jetboaters.net/threads/setting-the-ball-mount-height-tow-vehicle-boat-mismatch.37658/

 

[King]

Received this set up for Christmas. Pulling a 2022 AR250 with them. Wanted overkill and, well, they're doing the trick nicely.

10k lb. 2" Ball... Amazon LINK
17k lb. Hitch Ball Mount... Amazon LINK

Only down side is that it does rattle a bit.

 

[CanTex]

I purchased this anti-rattle device a few years ago...works very well.

Rhino USA Hitch Tightener Anti-Rattle Clamp - Heavy Duty Steel Stabilizer for 1.25 and 2 inch Hitches - Protective Anti-Rust Coating Included on All Rhino Products. (Hitch Clamp) (amazon.com)

 

[Bottom Bracket]

etrailer.com, best bang for my buck.

Curt 8" drop forged soft hitch, slotted with a rubber insert,
Curt lock pin
Curt 2" ball.

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