Just got mine this week as well and the packaging looked about the same. I only had the powder coat chipped off on one corner though. Hit it with a couple coats of black rustoleum before installing.
Nice, I didn't see the page listing maximum ball height.
This is where I got the 18 1/2" measurement from https://www.uhaul.com/FrequentlyAskedQuestions/Trailer-Towing-Rentals/#:~:text=The%20optimal%20ball%20height%20for,prior%20to%20connecting%20the%20trailer.
Anyone with an aftermarket hitch want to measure their ball height for me? I'm renting a U-Haul trailer and they say ball height should be between 18 1/4-18 3/4 inches. I bought the draw-tite hitch that will be here Tuesday but I need to know what ball mount drop I need.
I've got one with a 2"...