interchangeable hitch ball

[Mike C]

has anybody used this system ,is it good ,any problems to look out for.

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Y2K 2500 4x4 ext. cab 8'bed nerf bars,Linex,xtang cover bug shield, husky liners,every option but leather and cab lights remote starter auto 3. 54 gears
98 grand caravan (for wife) 93 harley davidson fatboy

 

[DennyDay]

If you are talking about the kind that the stud stays on the hitch and you swap the ball only, I've used one for about 6 years, but for light weight trailers 5,000 max. only. First one was steel and one of the balls rusted on and I couldn't get it off. Afraid to use heat on something like a hitch ball. The one I have now is stainless, and havent had a problem with it.

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Denny
'99 2500 4X4 White short Q cab to much added to put here

 

[Matt S]

I've used mine for 2 years. I tow a car trailer (2 5/16"), a boat (2"), and an occasional grill (1 7/8"). Mine is rated for 15K pounds. It is very handy and makes towing something a little easier in that now I only need to worry about wiring connectors.

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90 W250, 5-speed, isspro gauges, 16 cm2, K&N, Borgeson shaft, JRE 3" exhaust, Banks Intercooler, Lucas injectors

 

[Guest00]

Have used a converta ball for about 10 years on 1 ton service truck. towed up to 15k#. Put several 100k miles on them. Changed out sizes often ( all 3 balls ) and kept them oiled, never any rust problems.
Have used them on my PU's for same amount of time ( all 3 balls ), boats, car hauler and TT. Never any problems.



[This message has been edited by JNutter (edited 03-11-2001). ]

 

[Mike C]

just looked at reese web site and they have a recall on interchangeable ball systems. anybody having one may want to check this out.

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Y2K 2500 4x4 ext. cab 8'bed nerf bars,Linex,xtang cover bug shield, husky liners,every option but leather and cab lights remote starter auto 3. 54 gears
98 grand caravan (for wife) 93 harley davidson fatboy

 

[John]

I agree with C. D. Day. I also have the stainless steel convertible hitch ball (1 7/8" and 2") on my Polaris 6x6. It has worked very well so far although, I only tow an approximate limit of 1500 lbs. I wouldn't hesitate to use it on my Ram to tow a light trailer though. The best part... NO RUST! If I remember correctly, I purchased it from JC Whitney for about $50.

[This message has been edited by John (edited 03-11-2001). ]

 

[BV]

I have owned 2 sets of Convert-A-Ball's in the past 15 years. 1st set was chrome plated and they rusted after the chrome was worn off. 2nd set is stainless and no problems since purchased 3 years ago. Purchased them through www.awdirect.com

 

[John]

..... no problem here mikec, I have the stainless steel Convert-A-Ball system. Thanks for the heads up though.