Any recommended ball hitches?

[OB1e]

Got mine at tractor supply last year. All their Reese stuff was heavily discounted.

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[The Real Maverick]

^That's all you'd need for most towing.

 

[fossil]

Forget the adjustable hitche$ it's a Maverick, it's not actually a tow truck.
One 2" drop aluminum and a 2" stainless is all you'll need. If you want flexibility get another 3/4" drop all for less than half the price of an adjustable. Wrap it in an old towel and toss under the seat.
No rust, all the steel ones rust eventually.

 

[RideSolo]

Yup... go to TSC and get the set shown above or go to Harbor Freight and get theirs. There's no use throwing away your hard earned $$ on something you likely will use only occasionally and towing w/ a Maverick it's not like you are going to need some big hairy-chested beast of a hitch, anyway. Yeah, YMMV.

 

[Aremite]

Fair enough! Going with the CURT 45360 with a 2 inch drop. A 2 inch ball. And a hitch tightener.

I appreciate the direct feedback! Hopefully this thread can help someone else too!

 

[JMJB]

Hey!
Let's keep this going !
Basic hitch pin , or locking pin ?

 

[Aremite]

Hey!
Let's keep this going !
Basic hitch pin , or locking pin ?

After looking closer at the one I said, it doesn't come with a hitch pin . So this information would help me too!

 

[Glen Baker LLC]

Hey!
Let's keep this going !
Basic hitch pin , or locking pin ?

Don't forget to lock the nut.
I always like to point out. When people lock their trailer to the ball, and they have a locking pin. I can always come up and unscrew the nut from ball at the bottom and transfer the trailer ball and all.
It isn't easy, but it can be done.

 

[dhaskit]

I got this complete package at Walmart for $26.
Works perfectly.

 

[Prickly Pear]

I went with an adjustable drop. I tow my little 4x8 with my Ranger using a 2" drop, but the Ranger hitch is a few inches lower than the Maverick. Throw in that my trailer has 8" wheels I figured any trailer I borrowed would be at a different height than my 4x8, so I went for flexibility.

 

[Aremite]

Alright! I have updated what I am getting, I am going to get a cheaper one for now with a 2" drop that should fit the "95%" of what people have mentioned. Then in the future if I find myself unable to tow certain things I can always look into investing more money into an adjustable or one that will fit what I am doing more.

 

[Prickly Pear]

Here is something I copied off the web that shows how to measure drop relative to the truck and trailer - it may come in handy if/when you start swapping trailers.

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[Prickly Pear]

Also wanted to add a benefit of the one piece ball mounts is that they are more compact. When I got my adjustable mount I had to get an extender plug for my lights and put longer chains on my trailer. The multi-piece mount is also VERY loud in the cab.

 

[CajunMick]

I carry behind the back seat “a hitch w 2” ball“. Just in case small trailer. If larger trailer with >2” hitch, can still hitch up.

 

[Jah.]

Fortunately or unfortunately I have multiple hitch bars with different drops or raises . accumulated over the years . also have multiple size hitch balls . Haven't used any of them on Mav yet . Haven't had need to tow anything yet . Still have enclosed mc drive in utility /camp trailer with ramp door that is currently used for storage .

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