{"product_id":"camco-48294-steel-ball-mount-2-in-receiver-4-in-drop","title":"Camco 48294 Steel Ball Mount, 2 In Receiver 4 In Drop","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 48294 is a simple, strong steel ball mount for a 2 inch receiver. You get a 4 inch drop and a 2-3\/4 inch rise in one piece, so you flip it to tow your trailer level. No ball comes with it. Pick the ball your coupler needs and you're set for the ramp or the road.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco's 48294 is a straightforward steel ball mount for a 2 inch receiver, and sometimes straightforward is exactly what you want. You get an 11 inch shank with a 4 inch drop on one side and a 2-3\/4 inch rise on the other. Flip it over to pick the height your trailer needs. There's no hitch ball in the box, which is normal for a mount like this. You buy the ball that matches your trailer's coupler and thread it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole point of a drop or rise ball mount is getting your trailer to ride level behind the tow vehicle. A trailer that noses down or tips back doesn't tow right. It can sway, it wears tires unevenly, and it puts your tongue weight in the wrong spot. Here's how we set it up: hitch the empty trailer, measure the coupler height off the ground, then measure your receiver height. The difference tells you how much drop or rise you need. This mount gives you 4 inches down or 2-3\/4 inches up, so it covers most trucks and SUVs pulling a trailer that sits a little low or a little high.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a good match for boaters who trailer their rig to the ramp every weekend, and it works just as well for a utility trailer, a small cargo hauler, or a light towable. The 11 inch shank gives you a bit of reach past the bumper, which helps with tailgate and swing-gate clearance on some vehicles. And because it's solid steel, it'll take the load and the road without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince the ball is separate, match it to your coupler before you tow. Most trailers run a 2 inch ball, and heavier ones step up to 2-5\/16 inch. Check the stamped rating on your coupler and buy a ball rated at or above your trailer's loaded weight. The mount uses the standard hole for a 5\/8 inch hitch pin, so grab a pin and clip if you don't already have one. Don't tow without them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing on setup. Once the trailer's level, glance at your tongue weight. You want roughly 10 to 15 percent of the loaded trailer weight pressing down on the ball. Too little and the trailer wanders. Too much and the back of your tow vehicle squats. Getting the height right with a mount like this is half the battle, and it's the half a lot of people skip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you feel a clunk in the receiver at low speed, that's normal play between the shank and the receiver walls. A cheap anti-rattle wedge or a tightening-style pin snugs it up and quiets the ride. It won't hurt anything to tow with a little play, but the noise gets old fast on a long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple things worth knowing before you buy. This is a non-swivel, non-extendable mount, so it's a fixed piece with no moving parts to rattle loose or wear out. That's a plus for durability, but it also means you can't fine-tune the height beyond flipping it, and you can't extend it for extra reach. If you swap between trailers with very different coupler heights, you might end up wanting a second one set at a different drop. And since it's bare steel, a coat of paint or a little anti-rust spray before the first season goes a long way, especially if you back it down a wet ramp. A quick wipe-down after a dunk keeps the surface rust off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most folks with one truck and one trailer, though, you set it once and forget it. It's simple, it's strong, and it does the one job it's built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits any standard 2 inch by 2 inch receiver, the most common hitch size on trucks and SUVs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 inch drop and 2-3\/4 inch rise in one mount, flip it to match your trailer's coupler height\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e11 inch shank length gives extra reach past the bumper for tailgate and swing-gate clearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolid steel construction stands up to heavy loads and everyday road abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-swivel, non-extendable fixed design with no moving parts to wear or rattle loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccepts a standard 5\/8 inch hitch pin (pin and clip sold separately)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBall sold separately so you can match the exact ball size and rating your trailer needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks for boat trailers, utility trailers, cargo haulers, and light towables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes a hitch ball come with this mount?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The 48294 ships without a ball, which is standard for this style of mount. You buy the ball separately and match it to your trailer's coupler size and weight rating before you tow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat ball size do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eCheck the stamp on your trailer's coupler. Most trailers use a 2 inch ball, and heavier ones step up to 2-5\/16 inch. Buy a ball rated at or above your trailer's fully loaded weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow much drop or rise does it give?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e4 inches of drop on one side and 2-3\/4 inches of rise on the other. You flip the mount over in the receiver to use whichever one levels your trailer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size receiver does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt fits a standard 2 inch by 2 inch receiver opening, the most common size on pickups and SUVs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat hitch pin does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe standard 5\/8 inch hitch pin and clip for a 2 inch receiver. Those aren't included, so pick some up if you don't already have a set. Never tow without a pin and clip in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know whether I need drop or rise?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eHitch the empty trailer and measure the coupler height off the ground, then measure your receiver height. If the receiver sits higher than the coupler you need drop. If it sits lower you flip the mount for rise. The goal is a trailer that rides level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does non-swivel and non-extendable mean?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a fixed, one-piece mount. There's no articulating head and no telescoping shank. That keeps it simple and durable, but it also means you can't adjust the height beyond flipping it, and you can't extend the reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill bare steel rust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt can over time, like any bare steel part. A coat of paint or an anti-rust spray before the first season helps a lot, and a quick wipe-down after backing down a wet ramp keeps surface rust off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use it to tow a boat trailer?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. 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