Putnam Class 5 Hitch
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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.
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there's a sticker on the hitch stating that it's rated at 7500 lbs weight carrying.
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Is Putnam still in buisness?
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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.
I went with the Reece Titan. Rated to 16K.
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is that a 2.5" box?
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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/
http://www.curtmfg.com/
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