Trailer Hitch Tow Hooks reviewed

Let’s get you out of a jam today with the CURT 45500 Forged Tow Hook Trailer Hitch ball mount.

This tow hook has been constructed from high-strength forged steel for maximum strength in recovery towing and straight-pull applications. The tow hook also comes with a 2″ x 2″ shank that fits virtually any industry-standard 2″ receiver, making it ready for pulling other vehicles and stumps off road. Looking to make life easier for yourself? This forged trailer hitch is protected by a black powder coat finish (which will resist corrosion) and can also be used as an emergency tire repair jack when needed – no need to purchase both separately! Built tough but lightweight, this forge tow hook weighs only 38 lbs.

This CURT trailer hitch ball mount has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 16,000 lbs., which means it is capable of pulling heavy loads for practical applications – plus the shank can support up to 30 times its own weight! The manufacturer suggests that this tow hook may not be used with aftermarket wheels over 22″ in diameter or any wheel wider than approx. seven inches wide if using as an emergency tire repair jack. Be sure to also measure your receiver opening before purchase because some items are too large for certain receivers.

Constructed from high-strength forged steel, this tow hook can support up to 30 times its own weight and is built tough – but also lightweight at only 38 lbs.. The tri-ball mount comes with three safety hooks that fit into standard class III or IV receiver openings measuring either:

The manufacturer suggests that this hitch may not be compatible with aftermarket wheels over 22″ in diameter or any wheel width greater than seven inches wide if using as an emergency tire repair jack. Be sure to also measure your receiver opening before purchase because some items are too large for certain receivers. This product includes all necessary hardware and instructions – plus it fits industry standard class III or IV trailer hitches.

The tri-ball mount includes three safety hooks that fit into standard class III and IV receiver openings measuring either:

This tow hook can support up to 30 times its own weight and is built tough – but also lightweight at only 38 lbs.. The manufacturer suggests that this hitch may not be compatible with aftermarket wheels over 22″ in diameter or any wheel width greater than seven inches wide if using as an emergency tire repair jack. Be sure to also measure your receiver opening before purchase because some items are too large for certain receivers . This product comes with all necessary hardware and instructions, plus it fits industry standard class III or IV trailer hitches.

The TopSky hitch is one of the most popular. It has an average rating of four stars in its product description on Amazon and through other online retailers. We would suggest checking out these reviews before purchasing this particular brand because it is a bit more expensive than some alternatives that may be just as useful for towing with your Class III or IV receiver.

This particular hitch is made of steel, which may be fine for some towing situations. However, it’s not ideal if you’re planning on moving your trailer frequently or transporting large items that could put pressure against the ball mount. The hollow shank offers a bit more flexibility than solid ones and most users report no problems with this one when they are using their receiver hitch in standard ways. It comes in both black and chrome finishes so whether you prefer dark or shiny metalwork should be based on personal preference rather than what will look best under different circumstances (although we can’t help but note that black would probably go better with darker cars).

This product weighs nine pounds; enough weight to feel sturdy without too much extra bulk or complexity when using it. It’s made in the United States, which is a big plus for many people when they’re looking to purchase something online.

This is another brand that has a higher-than-usual number of reviews. It averages four and a half stars in its product description on Amazon, which may indicate it’s simply one of the more popular options for this type of hitch mount. The hollow shank also appeals to many potential buyers since they are using their receiver for standard reasons most often.

The TowEver trailer hitch weighs twelve pounds; about average compared with other products that offer the same basic features but come at different price points too high or low to be considered good deals when you’re buying online (where shipping costs can add dramatically to your final total). This particular model comes in black only and doesn’t have any sort of finish over top so if you want something that looks nicer, this may not be the best choice for you.

This tow hitch receiver is compatible with all standard balls measuring one-and-one-quarter inches in diameter and can accommodate up to a three inch rise or drop within its seven inches of overall length. This particular model doesn’t come with any locking mechanism so if that’s important to your security needs, it may be worth looking elsewhere but some people probably won’t have an issue trusting their own lock on top of whatever else they’ve got going on inside the back end of their vehicle attached to this ball mount.

Here’s another one that comes in at a great price point and weighs only twelve pounds so it has very few complaints about build quality or other common issues. It averages four stars out of five over its product description on Amazon, which is the average you’re looking for when shopping around because anything much lower than three starts to indicate there are some real problems with your potential purchase.

This tow hitch receiver also comes with mounting hardware, unlike many others who just come with standard balls but do not include any tools necessary to get everything set up properly (which means you should always check if your specific model includes hardware before buying). This pintle hook combination trailer hitches offers compatibility with two-and-a-half inch ball mounts as well as a three-inch ball mount.

It is a Class I tow hitch receiver, which means it can handle up to ten tons worth of weight and has a straight line pull capacity at the same level as the standard one inch receivers you might be familiar with if you already own a trailer or other towed object for your truck bed. There are no complaints about rust on Amazon either, despite having been installed in several different climates across America, so that’s another reason why this pintle hook combination trailer hitches should probably go on top of your list when shopping around.

This is a great model if you’re looking for something that can handle up to seven tons worth of weight, so it’s perfect for those who have a larger truck or SUV and want to tow heavier objects. It only weighs thirteen pounds despite being rated as having the capacity for all three different ball mounts inside its shank, which means there are fewer complaints about this tri-ball hitch receiver rusting out in harsh weather conditions.

It also comes with pre-installed pin locks as well as safety chains included at no additional cost by the manufacturer, which makes sense given how important they are when attaching anything heavy onto your trailer hitch. This unit provides straight line pull capacity from twelve thousand pounds on both sides combined (or six thousand two hundred pounds from each side) and a gross trailer weight capacity of eighteen thousand pounds (nine thousand eight hundred pounds on either side).

Plenty of happy buyers have given this product five stars out of the maximum possible rating, but there are also some disappointed customers who had problems with their purchase. Some people say that it’s not as easy to install as they were lead to believe by all those positive reviews online while others complain about its tendency to rust in a short period time even when used only during fair weather conditions, so you may want to take your vehicle into consideration before making an order just in case yours is particularly vulnerable towards corrosion.

The pintle hook hitch is made for two-inch receivers, has a twenty thousand pound weight capacity and fits well with lunette rings.

It’s important to note that this type of receiver isn’t intended to be used without the additional lunette ring since it tends not to stay in place when there are no other attachments inside its receiving hole. It also comes at an affordable price but doesn’t come with any mounting hardware included so you’ll have to get your own if you want everything installed properly on your vehicle within reasonable time limits.

This unit weighs around thirty-eight pounds which might seem like too much considering how small it actually is, although some people would say otherwise after buying one because they’re looking for something heavy duty enough to be able to tow heavy loads.

This pintle hook is an excellent choice for small trailers, boat trailers and utility trailers but isn’t the best option when it comes to large truck campers because its capacity just isn’t enough in that case.

The tri ball mount comes with a hollow shank and can fit either two-inch or five-eighths inch receivers. It’s made of hard steel alloy, has three trailer hitch balls and can tow up to nine thousand pounds.

It also features an adjustable height between six point four inches and ten point one inches which makes it perfect for those who need their vehicle towed as low as possible in order to increase the stability while driving on difficult roads such as gravel ones. This unit weighs less than fifteen pounds so even if you’re using it together with other attachments your ride won’t get too heavy for its suspension system to handle efficiently.

Its three hundred pound tongue weight capacity is more than enough when it comes down to lighter loads.

This tri ball mount is available in two different colors; black and silver. The latter one tends to get scratched pretty easily but it does look more stylish than the former when new.

The dimensions of this unit are five point four by fourteen inches which make it compatible with all kinds of trailers regardless their size or weight, whether you’re using them for personal purposes or commercial ones. This tow hitch comes with a limited lifetime warranty so even if anything unexpected happens during shipping or shortly after purchase its manufacturer will most likely always be willing to exchange your item free of charge until you find yourself fully satisfied with what you’ve bought.