Ball Mount for 2.5" Ford Hitch
 

Guys, looking for a ball mount and was going to buy the Titan by Reese but says it won't work with the Ford hitch.

What are others using with their Super Duty's with the factory hitch??

Prefer one forged that will handle 15k

Thanks and Merry Christmas!
Keith

I don't know if this helps much since I live in Des Moines IA, but I just went to our local hitch dealer and they hooked me up with a very nice one. Its not a cheepo Reece, and cost me $100.00, but its worth it when you have 38 feet behind you. There should be a local shop in your area to hook ypu up. Good luck!

So I just received a PM from a member and he informed that the factory Ford hitch is only rated at 8k and 800 tongue weight carrying and 15k weight distributing....just checked the tag on the hitch and confirmed.

Pretty disappointing that it isnt a true class V hitch.

fixx
 

yeppers,,your best bet is to order the titan hitch with the solid reciever..i think the reciever is only rated for 10-12 k also..reese makes a Ibeam set up thats rated for 2000 tw and 18000 gvw,1 1/2 rise or 3'' drop part #45322.

It's been like that since they started their Superduty line in 1999. Wish I had a nickel for everyone that argued with me about it. Too many buyers making assumptions prior to verifying.

Buck

Looks like a 45297 hitch and 45322 ball mount and can't remember the ball.

Such BS, one ton truck with dual rear wheels with a half ton hitch!

2012 F350 2.5" Hitch
 

CRAP..........It flexes so bad by the time you get halfway across the country you will be so pissed off from it smacking you in the back of the seat you will not want to tow ever again. I took it off in Houston and had a local weld shop put some gussetts and stiffners in....Its fine now!

I had the tow beast complete WD setup. I found that the setup puts the ball about 10" further back than it needs to be. Further away from the rear axle lengthens the moment arm and increases the leverage. I fabbed a 2.5 solid bar into the WD mating part. It now sits barely behind the rear bumper. Tows great

Have you checked www.etrailer.com ?

Tis true, I've said it on here many times. The Ford V5 hitch is the NAME DESIGNATOR of their Class-III hitch. They do have a heavier duty hitch, which I do think is the Tow Beast. However, it looks like something that should be hanging off of a landscaping truck. I ripped the V5 off years ago and went with a Putnam. Too bad Putnam is gone now.

I do recommend ditching the Grade-5 bolts that come with most hitches and going with Grade-8 bolts as well. I went with extra long bolts, big square washers, and double nutted. :D

Thanks for the good info!! Of all the SD's Ive owned & all the crap I tow behind them I never knew this. :cartman:

Has anyone ever seen a factory receiver fail???? I have a bunch of friends that sled pull with the factory set up and no failures yet...and we are talking upwards of 1000hp. Now the hitches are another story...see lots of them bend...

Never & I am always pushing the limits as to what I should have on the back. I bent one hauling a bull dozer but nothing broke.

Bent plenty, never broke one. Started making my own way overbuilt and haven't had any issues.

maybe this one is heavy enough

or this one

you'll never know if's to strong but you'll know if's not strong enough

Hello,

I guess I was one of the ignorant ones, admittedly. I never researched the hitch.

I think I will buy the Reese Titan, part 45297. Any thoughts?

I will check the grade of the bolts and change to 8s if needed.

Thanks!
Keith

Looks solid to me. Type "Reese Titan 45297" into Google Shopping and you will see a range of prices. etrailer.com does seem to be the highest.

Thanks! Seems the cheapest is off eBay...275 with free shipping.

I am curious now if I will even need a drop ball mount. I'll have to wait until spring to see I guess.

I don't see a forged mount with no drop, only a 3 inch drop.

Mounts are more readily available than hitches. You might even find one locally. Check your Tractor Supply and the like companies, as well as truck outfitters. I found leftover Putnam drawbards stocked locally after they were out of business. Also check out Curt hitches before you purchase. They make nice hitches and drawbars.


I've noticed, you never really find worthwhile hitch info on the diesel/truck/brand specific forums as they are all too busy tooting their own horns and dragging trucks over curbs with chains. :D

You have to go to the RV & Boat sites to get solid towing information and advice.

Good tip on the RV forums....thanks again for the help, it's appreciated!

I just reinforced my stock hitch EZ breezy.