"Burt Compton - Marfa" wrote in message
ups.com:

Howdy John (aka Mr. Tyrebiter),

Mudhead in Marfa here. As you might recall, I towed my Blanik (L-23)
trailer back and forth from Miami to Marfa several roundtrips until I
settled here. I used a 1 /7/8 ball and the trailer stayed on. I also
drive relatively slowly (55-60 mph), even on a long 2,000 mile journey.
I get there when I get there, and without the fatique of a stressful
fast pace. Sometimes it's best to avoid the Interstate routes with
those 75 mph big trucks blowing you around.

In any case, you should stick with the 1 7/8, or buy a 50mm ball from
www.HitchCorner.com They have a terrifc website about hitches,
grease, etc. They are located in Littleton (near Denver) Colorado,
USA.

I can also tell you that a 2 inch glider trailer hitch WILL jump off a
1 7/8 ball going over railroad tracks. Chains did their job - no
damage - no breakaway.



There is a big nut on the bottom of the ball that allows you to easily
change it. Just get the correct size and put it on! Simple as that.



No need for discussion about whether the trailer will come loose with
??? incorrect size or not.



And as far as how fast to travel to and from the venue, remember
Crosina's law.



My $0.02



Larry

"01" USA