I have an '06 F150 with a tow rating of 8700 lbs. Checked yesterday and the plate on the hitch says 5000 Weight Carrying and 9900 Weight Distributing. Where do I find one with a heavier capacity? Checked E trailer and all their hitches say they can't replace the factory hitch. Any other online places to shop?

www.putnamhitch.com

Drawtite ultra frame reciever. I have one of these on my silverado.


Part Number: 41933 (Now Available)


Description: Ultra Frame Receiver

Finish: Black Powder Coat

Warranty: Limited Lifetime


Weight Carrying: 1000/10,000 lbs.(TW/GTW)

Weight Distributing: 1200/12,000 lbs.(TW/GTW)

Looks perfect but says it can't replace the factory hitch?? I'll have to call Drawtite later and see what the deal is.

Putnams hitch selector isn't working for some reason...

J.C. Whitney - $200 - 12000# bolt right up. Class V

On the back of a F250

I was thinking the same thing .

I don't think I would trust anything from JCWhitney as far as a hitch. Never know about the quality of their suppliers.

Just give Putnam a call. Many satisfied customers here on OSO and the other truck/boat boards I visit.

Found out what the deal is. The factory hitches from ford have a bumper reinforcement made into them. To replace the hitch I have to get a bumper reinforcement from an F150 that came without a hitch. New hitch is going to end up costing me $600.

reese, drawtite,or master hitch. class 5. most reasonable price and best weight. otherwise just go to putnam they are quite good as well.. git -er-done!