Ball hitches are generally made of chrome or other hard metal. They attach directly onto the back of your vehicle or onto a tongue. They take up minimal space. If you want them to take up less space than they already do, you can get foldable ball hitches that fold beneath the car or truck when they are not in use. There are even more options when it comes to the ever popular ball hitch. Let’s say that you have two trailers that use two different size balls. You can now buy a two ball hitch. These useful devices can swivel so that you can change the size of the ball that is in use. The unused ball hangs from the bottom and can be swiveled upwards when you want to use it. Of course, the ball hitch can’t handle as much weight as some of the other hitches. They just aren’t made to haul heavy loads. They are primarily made for small trailers and the like. If you want a hitch for hauling large, heavy objects, you will have to look at getting a fifth wheel hitch or a gooseneck hitch. When buying a ball hitch, you should make sure that the hitch you buy will fit the vehicle you are attaching it too. This problem crops up primarily with motorcycles. Some ball hitches aren’t made for some types of motorcycles. You should talk to the dealer or look in your owner’s manual to find out what your towing capacity is and you should make sure that the hitch you eventually buy will fit your vehicle as well.