Trailer Hitch Class & Capacity Comparison - etrailer.com

[stewartx5]

Does how length of the drawbar (ball mount), after it extends out of the receiver, impact either safety or stability with a larger, heavier, trailer?

The drawbar purchased (included) with my class IV hitch places the ball roughly six inches out from the receiver while another just purchased places the ball roughly two inches out. Both are out far enough to allow the trailer tongue to clear the vehicle during normal turns.

[etrailertv]

@stewartx5 Ball mounts come in a variety of lenghts, ranging from under 7 inches to over 16 inches. As long as the ball mounts you are using are not hitch extenders and have the proper weight capactiy for your hitch and load, they are safe to use. One the other hand, if a hitch extender is used to extend the lenght of the towing setup, the towing capacity and tongue weight of the hitch would be cut in half. From the information you've provided, I'd say your safe to use either ball mount.

[iloveboats1]

well the uhaul hitches are way different