Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
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Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
I'd like to upgrade to a true Class 5 hitch on my F-250, something that will do 10K+, weight carrying. One caveat - I already have a 2 in x 2 in, 12K solid steel shank with a 10K ball. I'd much prefer to be able to continue to use this item, as it cost me a pretty penny and I've only used it twice. As I understand it, the Reese Titan is a 2.5 inch receiver, so my shank would not work with it, correct? Or is there an insert or sleeve that could do the job?
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Re: Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
You can obtain an insert for the Titan.
Another solution:
http://www.putnamhitch.com/Trailer%2...%20Hitches.htm
(looks like their Ford page is down, might have to call them)
Another solution:
http://www.putnamhitch.com/Trailer%2...%20Hitches.htm
(looks like their Ford page is down, might have to call them)
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Re: Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
Call Weaver Distributing and get the Putnam XDR Class V. Great prices and free shipping east of the Mississippi. 800-932-8373
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Re: Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
If you have the lame class 3 reciever (like my F250), can't you use a "Weight Distributing" hitch with it to get to 10K?
That's what I was thinking of doing since the WD hitch cost about the same as a new reciever.
Thoughts any one.
Uncle Ernie.
That's what I was thinking of doing since the WD hitch cost about the same as a new reciever.
Thoughts any one.
Uncle Ernie.
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Originally Posted by Bob Zubik
Just did the same thing on my F-350 chose the curt 12k model love it check out the Curt stuff b/4 you buy....BZ
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I went to a WD hitch first on my factory (GM) Class-III hitch. Pages 1 & 2 of this post have a lot of information:
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...vy+hitch+balls
Its NOT a lot of work to adapt to your trailer, and WELL worth it.
I have now upgraded to a Putnam XDR Class-V hitch. (Engineer by trade, decided to overkill it.) It bolted on in a few minutes. I still use my WD hitch setup at almost all times. I was only moving the boat 8 miles yesterday, and did not hook up the WD bars. I will next time for an 8 mile trip. Its worth it. The whole setup tows much better. (12K lbs.)
http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/s...vy+hitch+balls
Its NOT a lot of work to adapt to your trailer, and WELL worth it.
I have now upgraded to a Putnam XDR Class-V hitch. (Engineer by trade, decided to overkill it.) It bolted on in a few minutes. I still use my WD hitch setup at almost all times. I was only moving the boat 8 miles yesterday, and did not hook up the WD bars. I will next time for an 8 mile trip. Its worth it. The whole setup tows much better. (12K lbs.)
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Re: Upgrading the hitch on my F-250
I guess I should double check . I got the towing package also (w/6.0L Diesel) but saw that the 2" reciever and figured it to be a class III.
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