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185EZ
Explorer
Jul 25, 2019

trailer ball ratings

Never really thought much of it.
Trailer ball rated for more than what you're towing.
Looked at the 2" boat trailer ball. 6000#
Boat and trailer is about 5500# so I went up to 7500# ball
My enclosed trailer weighs 2600# and when I put the rzr in with all the stuff it's about 5700#. It has a 2 5/16" ball with a 1" shank rated at 7500#.
Should i go up to a 10,000# ball just to be safe?
Am I worrying too much?
Do you just buy the highest rating no matter what?
Anyone break a ball?
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2019
    Usually the trailer manufacturers select the coupling to match the maximum weight that a trailer is rated for.
    Your choice of ball should likewise follow the max for the ball by size.
    While your enclosed trailer, loaded as you load it weighs about 5700, why would you not buy the heaviest rating on your ball and insert? Next week or year you may want to tow a trailer that weighs 2000 lbs more, Buy the heavier duty components if they still fit your equipment otherwise.

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