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Nomad

Jun 03, 2018

Swapping Hitch Ball just because?

Does anyone change their hitch ball just due to old age? I've been using the same hitch ball since 1992. A "Valley Tow-Rite" 2-5/16" with a 1" shank. I hesitate replacing it with my own short notice(leaving in 2 days!)with a Chinese Hitch ball from Walmart. Thoughts?

13 Replies

rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Jun 03, 2018
Bedlam wrote:
Careful what ball you use. Walmart sells some in that size with only a 5000 LB rating. Don’t assume
a 2-5/16” ball is rated at 10k+ due to its diameter.

X2
Been there done that.
Just grabbed the size I needed off the shelf. When I got home I saw on the carton that it was rated below what I needed. Gotta read all what's on those cartons. :R
Bedlam
Moderator
Jun 03, 2018
Careful what ball you use. Walmart sells some in that size with only a 5000 LB rating. Don’t assume a 2-5/16” ball is rated at 10k+ due to its diameter.
rightlaneonly
Explorer
Jun 03, 2018
I'd keep the tried and faithful:) myself