With the proper hitch and towing accessories, any vehicle can be made into a road-trip worthy, ready-to-go, hauling machine. Depending on the type of vehicle you intend to use for towing, you will need to be sure to properly match the right hitch and accessories and set-ups for safe and effective towing.

One of the most common questions drivers have in regards to towing has to do with ball mounts, hitches, and hitch balls. When a person buys a new ball mount, they often wonder which accessories they need to purchase along with it. Continue reading to learn more about ball mounts and hitches, and who to call for towing service and advice you can trust.

Ball Mounts

Ball mounts are commonly referred to as draw bars or stingers. They are the piece connected to the receiver that holds the hitch ball. They are a long, hollow square tube with a curved plate bolted at the end. The curved plate is the piece that holds the hitch ball. The come is a wide range of sizes and drop/lift levels, each fitting a certain type of trailer ball. Many are reversible, making them capable of providing drop and lift by simple turning them upside down.

Towing Accessories

The accessories that connect the ball mount to the receiver and keeps it in place are the hitch pins and clips. These are inserted through pre-made holes in the square-end of the ball mount that allows the pins and clips to hold the ball mount to the receiver. It is recommended to always use a hitch lock to prevent trailer theft.

What You Need

When you purchase a ball mount, most generally come with a hitch ball, hitch pin, and hitch clip. For this reason, there is usually no need to purchase extra towing accessories when all you need is a ball mount. However, it is highly recommended to buy a hitch lock, as mentioned before, to prevent people from simply removing the hitch pin and clip, and riding off with your trailer. Also, it is important to always use safety chains no matter which class receiver you are using. These ensure added safety and maneuverability on the road.

For professional towing advice or service, contact a local wrecker company with experience. An experienced and established towing company can provide the safest and most secure towing services for any type of vehicle, bike, equipment, and more.

Zore’s Towing

Call Zore’s Towing at 317-247-8484 for professional and prompt tow truck services in Indianapolis. We are a licensed, bonded, and insured wrecker company that has been in business for more than 75 years in Indiana. Are highly trained and licensed tow truck operators provide all types of towing; from light-weight to heavy-duty, to emergency towing, disaster response, traffic accident clearance, recovery services, and more. Call 317-247-8484 to learn more about our towing services and service areas in Indianapolis.