Watermann
Starmada Splash of the Year 2014
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I got my new to me Chevy Avalanche with the 5.3L and ordered some parts to set up the tow hitch. When I got the new ball hitch I noticed that it was rated for 3500 Lbs and had a 3/4" shank. This is the one I ordered from here at iboats. [h=1]Seasense S.S. Lockable Trailer Ball[/h]
I wanted the SS ball because I'm tired of the rusty steel ones and the lock on it sure took care of the weak link in theft. I had to get a bushing to go into the new fulton stinger ball hitch hole so the 3/4" shank would center. I looked at the new coupler on my 18' Chief and it's also rated at 3500 LBs.
Should there be any concern on my part about the coupler and ball rating with a boat and trailer that weights in under 3k?
I wanted the SS ball because I'm tired of the rusty steel ones and the lock on it sure took care of the weak link in theft. I had to get a bushing to go into the new fulton stinger ball hitch hole so the 3/4" shank would center. I looked at the new coupler on my 18' Chief and it's also rated at 3500 LBs.
Should there be any concern on my part about the coupler and ball rating with a boat and trailer that weights in under 3k?