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Old 11-08-2018, 06:25 AM
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I have this one, it's from a company called Flash. It works well because it locks to the truck and the ball locks also.

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Originally Posted by NASCAT
Agreed but if you read the fine print that's not for a class V bumper hitch, that is 5th wheel or gooseneck towing.

It's even hard to find a 2 5/16 ball rated for 16,000lbs.
The ratings were my concern when purchasing recently. Went with a 17' F350 6.7 SRW C.C. Longbed. The hitch pull is rated up to 21,000lbs without weight distribution, its built into the Ford 2017s and up. 30,000 lb rating in the bed. Actual tow ratings depend on the total of all the options. Also, new trucks have 3" receivers allowing for higher rated hitch ball mounts. Tractor supply has Curt heavy duty mounts that are rated very high in 2" and 2.5" and hitch balls at 20k lbs. 3" Mounts are just starting to populate the market.
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Originally Posted by VoodooRob
The ratings were my concern when purchasing recently. Went with a 17' F350 6.7 SRW C.C. Longbed. The hitch pull is rated up to 21,000lbs without weight distribution, its built into the Ford 2017s and up. 30,000 lb rating in the bed. Actual tow ratings depend on the total of all the options. Also, new trucks have 3" receivers allowing for higher rated hitch ball mounts. Tractor supply has Curt heavy duty mounts that are rated very high in 2" and 2.5" and hitch balls at 20k lbs. 3" Mounts are just starting to populate the market.
Great Info, thanks for sharing.
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I have a 3" weigh safe hitch that is rated for 21,000 lbs
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Need to take some shots in Tow😁 My built 2000 7.3 is a towing machine, love this truck!

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Originally Posted by Moses

Need to take some shots in Tow😁 My built 2000 7.3 is a towing machine, love this truck!

What have you done to the 7.3?
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Last trip of the year at Lake Tahoe
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Originally Posted by Moses

Need to take some shots in Tow😁 My built 2000 7.3 is a towing machine, love this truck!
That’s a good looking 7.3! I have an 02 CCLB I wouldn’t trade for the world
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