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Old 11-19-2009 | 06:40 PM
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Same issue with the Fords. I had to replace mine. The stock hitch on my 2008 F350 was rated at 12500 distributing and 6000 regular. Don't forget to put a real ball mount and ball on it too! There's a difference in those as well. The tech at the hitch place that replaced mine said he has seen several GM's bent and mounting bolts snapped. I've seen a lot of people pull big stuff with the stock hitches. Not me, it's a small investment to make sure your boat or what ever you tow isn't going anywhere.
Anyone have a link to where I can read more information about this? My new to me 2004 F350 has a factory 15K lb receiver hitch listed on the original window sticker. Wondering what it's really rated for....
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Old 11-19-2009 | 08:30 PM
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Anyone have a link to where I can read more information about this? My new to me 2004 F350 has a factory 15K lb receiver hitch listed on the original window sticker. Wondering what it's really rated for....
there's a sticker on the hitch stating that it's rated at 7500 lbs weight carrying.
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Old 11-20-2009 | 08:37 AM
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Is Putnam still in buisness?
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Old 11-20-2009 | 12:16 PM
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I don't think that Putnam is still in business. I think there is still some Putnam product out there in distribution, but my understanding is that they are no longer producing product. I could be wrong though.

I went with the Reece Titan. Rated to 16K.
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Old 11-20-2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by duke252
I don't think that Putnam is still in business. I think there is still some Putnam product out there in distribution, but my understanding is that they are no longer producing product. I could be wrong though.

I went with the Reece Titan. Rated to 16K.
is that a 2.5" box?
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Old 11-22-2009 | 09:32 PM
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Curt has a 12000lb WC and it will fit around a spare with 20" wheel. Some do not you have to remove the spare.
http://www.curtmfg.com/
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Old 11-23-2009 | 12:22 AM
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Is Putnam still in buisness?
you better look for a 25k for that tub -
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Old 11-23-2009 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by tcuda499
is that a 2.5" box?
Yeah its a 2.5" receiver
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Old 11-23-2009 | 08:45 PM
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just ordered a curt 15k CW/16k w/load distibuted. Thanks for all the great info
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Old 11-23-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Get a one piece forged ball mount to go with it and you'll be all set!
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