Best towing hitch mounts according to redditors

I run a hitch stabilizer (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01KZ25Y26/) which helps to significantly reduce the amount of play between your hitch and the carrier itself. That and some quality straps helps to keep everything snug and solid.

Beautiful work, OP. It seriously looks like a real product.

For hams with a 2" hitch receiver, this works WONDERS as a base. Works great with the SOTA Beams telescoping pole, and I'm pretty sure the Jackite pole would fit as well (2.3" ID).

Get one that goes into your hitch. It'll be centered and easily removed.
https://discountflagoutlet.com/index.php/tow-hitch-mount-flagpole-holder.html If you don't want to buy one, you could probably make one pretty easily using an old ball mount.

Here's another one I just found:
http://www.amazon.com/Camco-51611-Hitch-Flagpole-Holder/dp/B004IVGA0G
I like stuff that'll fit into a hitch because its not a permanent modification. I'm not drilling holes in my vehicle. If I don't like the look of something I can simply remove it from the hitch and sell it.

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https://www.amazon.com/Camco-51611-Hitch-Flagpole-Holder/dp/B004IVGA0G

Check out the beaver step by Smittybilt. i.e. ze rear end radiator spear.

Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step for 2-Inch Hitch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004K23KQ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9cPqDb6JPVQX3

Also acts as a rear recovery point!

I would recommend a flag pole hitch mount like this one: Camco 51611 Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G and then get a flagpole in whatever length you need.

as much as I dislike the rest of their stuff I bought this and it has worked well. A strap can fit over the end.

http://www.amazon.com/Smittybilt-27046B-Beaver-Step-Hitch/dp/B004K23KQ0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426016305&sr=8-1&keywords=beaver+tail+smittybilt

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_7jAMtCbb1stX6

This might be your best bet. I've had it for a couple on months now and not too bad. Got up go 80 MPH multiple times with no problem. Use a 2" PVC pipe from Home Depot and spray paint it black then get two eyehook screws and call it a day!

I copied and pasted this from a different comment, I wanted you to know about this as well!

You can get dual-receiver hitches to do exactly this. One for bikes, the other for a trailer.

First result, you get the idea: https://www.amazon.com/MaxxHaul-70070-Dual-Hitch-Extension/dp/B008CE09PM

-http://www.amazon.com/Camco-51611-Hitch-Flagpole-Holder/dp/B004IVGA0G

-http://www.amazon.com/Standard-Hitch-Flag-Holder-Made/dp/B00KXDFGMQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1404638839&sr=1-2&keywords=flagpole+hitch

One's angled the other's not, i prefer the angled but up to you.

wobble stabilizer

Mine is 4000 lbs, but I'm only towing a pop-up.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008CE09PM/

If you have a truck I recommend one of these "F your front end" bumpers:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004K23KQ0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get one of these hitch tighteners. It works really well at removing most of the shaking.

That was my concern when I picked it up so I ordered this just in case. It made it rock solid.

amazon

/u/pghparagliding btw, if you experience a lot of wobble in the hitch, try a clamp.

https://www.amazon.com/RETECK-Tightener-Anti-Rattle-Stabilizer-Installation/dp/B01KZ25Y26/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536790645&sr=8-3&keywords=hitch+clamp

this one, and its 1 1/4" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G4X4LQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also needed this to make it work though

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01KZ25Y26/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and even then it isnt perfect

Here's a non-ghetto way: http://www.amazon.com/Camco-51611-Hitch-Flagpole-Holder/dp/B004IVGA0G

Also, when you said you were looking for a bolt on hitch, were you talking about a ball mount? or the actual receiver hitch that mounts to your vehicles chassis?

there's a pretty big price difference between the two.

If you want to buy a flagpole mount, here's a good one on Amazon

Home made, here’s the link to the flagpole holder:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9OVhDb4SM16VD

Also need the post, the flag, the cap to the post, and a three o-ring clamps. Two of the o-rings are are for the flag and one I put about midway up so I can lock down the post with ratchet straps to prevent swaying (makes it stable even on the highway)

Here you go https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_AHUhAb22Y48TF

I used this flag https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FA6BLC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_PIUhAbFC0RBT8


For the actual pole I bought a 4-5 foot fencing pole from Lowe's drilled some holes into it and bolted on some mounting clips for the flag then I spray painted the whole thing black... Oh and at the bottom there's a bolt that they give you to "secure the pole" but it's flimsy so I just went to Lowe's and bought a black hex key bolt and used that to actually secure it. Last thing I needed is the flag flying into the ocean lol

I used this from Amazon. Made it really simple. Camco 51611 Hitch Mount Flagpole Holder https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004IVGA0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JleIxb0T3VG59

I found an extender to clear the spare

What I've done before is to get a self-tapping bolt, some gas tank sealer and a washer.

I've had old tanks with 3 or even four bolts stuck into them like Frankenstein. As long as the bolt is tight and you glop on enough sealer, it won't leak a drop.

If you want to get crazy with it, they make bolt holders for feeding trailer hitch bolts thru the frame....

https://www.amazon.com/CURT-58390-18-Inch-Trailer-Diameter/dp/B001GN3CFA/

I’ve got considerably more play than I expected before ordering these.

Ball is 2 5/16ths and the inner diameter of the lunette is 3 inches.

CURT 48660 Pintle Hitch Lunette Ring, 3-Inch I.D., 24,000 lbs. GTW, 2-Inch Bolt Pattern, Channel Required https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GN34ZI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Cpg1CbB8Q8T2Q

Reese Towpower 7024200 2" Receiver Mount with 2-5/16" Ball and Pintle Combo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003NBK1KC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Rqg1Cb9BCNFZJ

Since this is salt water I would be hesitant to get much of your truck in the water but you should be able to put the back wheels 2-3" under without risking damage to anything. A few extra inches could make the difference.

Also you could look at getting a slightly longer drawbar / ball mount. I have this one and its a few inches longer than this more common style.

FWIW I would be careful flooring your engine while on the trailer. That sounds dangerous, bad for the boat, and bad for the ramp. Can you not just shove off with a boat hook?

Vehicle: 1999 Toyota Landcruiser

Trailer: U-Haul 6x12'

Hitch: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EOV492/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


EDIT: Amazon is saying this won't fit my car - I'm guessing this is because the hitch set up wasn't standard? I don't know why it wouldn't fit otherwise. Here's a screenshot of the message.

Another ME chiming in here.

My prediction on FMA is you're gonna snap that flag pole right where those eyebolts pass through it. No fancy ass metal base would stop that.


I agree, get something proper: http://smile.amazon.com/Camco-51611-Hitch-Flagpole-Holder/dp/B004IVGA0G (plus is someone rear ends you, they can be tried for treason)