Trailer hitch ball

[cbredneck]

Need to find a new ball for my Canam Hitch. Chrome is worn completely off, looks terrible. These balls have a bolt into the body, not a nut as on regular trailer balls. Any sources would be appreciated. Yes it has been lubricated, but it has over 65K. Thanks

 

[Copperman]

Need to find a new ball for my Canam Hitch. Chrome is worn completely off, looks terrible. These balls have a bolt into the body, not a nut as on regular trailer balls. Any sources would be appreciated. Yes it has been lubricated, but it has over 65K. Thanks

I'd just buy a cover ($2.00) at an RV store. It dresses up the back end when not pulling a trailer. I leave a zip lock baggie in my trunk to put it in when I have my trailer.

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: The hitch's functionality hasn't been impacted, and a cover can be had for a whole lot less money...

 

[jaherbst]

I'd just buy a cover ($2.00) at an RV store. It dresses up the back end when not pulling a trailer. I leave a zip lock baggie in my trunk to put it in when I have my trailer.

I do the same as Ann. Works well.

Jack

 

[happyspyder2039]

Need to find a new ball for my Canam Hitch. Chrome is worn completely off, looks terrible. These balls have a bolt into the body, not a nut as on regular trailer balls. Any sources would be appreciated. Yes it has been lubricated, but it has over 65K. Thanks

I use a dab of grease when pulling trailer & have a cover over when not in use

 

[pegasus1300]

Need to find a new ball for my Canam Hitch. Chrome is worn completely off, looks terrible. These balls have a bolt into the body, not a nut as on regular trailer balls. Any sources would be appreciated. Yes it has been lubricated, but it has over 65K. Thanks

So this is probably a stupid question but why does the hitch care whether the bolt goes into the ball or the ball has a stud that goes thru the hitch to a nut?:dontknow: ?

 

[cbredneck]

So this is probably a stupid question but why does the hitch care whether the bolt goes into the ball or the ball has a stud that goes thru the hitch to a nut?:dontknow: ?

Clearance problem with the hitch

 

[Bob Denman]

:shocked: Do you have any pictures of this clearance issue? :dontknow:

 

[billybovine]

Clearance problem with the hitch

Really? :dontknow:

 

[TEWKS]

Clearance problem with the hitch

BRP Hitch? I had no problem using a conventional ball on mine. I went with a stainless steel ball figuring It'd last longer than chrome.

3/4" shank diameter is what you need.

http://www.stainles****chballs.com/stainless-steel-hitch-balls-no-rust-lifetime-guarantee.aspx

Pat

 

[Bob Denman]

Maybe if we can see some pictures of what's going on; we can figure all of this out. :thumbup:

 

[Trickie Dick]

BRP Hitch? I had no problem using a conventional ball on mine. I went with a stainless steel ball figuring It'd last longer than chrome.

3/4" shank diameter is what you need.

http://www.stainles****chballs.com/stainless-steel-hitch-balls-no-rust-lifetime-guarantee.aspx

Pat

I agree. I have a stainless ball and receiver on my truck. No rust in 8 years. BTW, your link doesnt work for me.

 

[TEWKS]

Thanks, it was a cut & paste link to the specific ball I was referring to. This is the company, pretty easy to navigate if the link works! pps:

http://www.stainles****chballs.com/

Oops, it appears this link doesn't work either, sorry.

Pat

 

[jaherbst]

Whoa, back up a minute. You should not have clearance problems either way. Bolt up or bolt down. Who installed the hitch and where did you get it?

Jack

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I would recommend you use a ball with a stud and nut. Here's why based on my experience of coming close to suffering a disaster.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/...-safety-chains&p=905855&viewfull=1#post905855

 

[cbredneck]

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