Class V hitch
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Class V hitch
Looking for a class V hitch with the 2" receiver.
I do NOT want the Curt 15300 since it only bolts onto 11.5" of the frame
I am looking for one that bolts to the 18" of straight frame
I do NOT want the Curt 15300 since it only bolts onto 11.5" of the frame
I am looking for one that bolts to the 18" of straight frame
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This is the one I run, rated to 16,000lbs.... if you need more than that you should probably be running a gooseneck or 5th wheel....
16K Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch | B & W Trailer Hitches
Bought it from here with free shipping. B & W Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch - 1967-1998 Ford 1/2, 3/4, and 1 Ton Trucks with 10? step bumper [HDRH25198] | $187.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
16K Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch | B & W Trailer Hitches
Bought it from here with free shipping. B & W Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch - 1967-1998 Ford 1/2, 3/4, and 1 Ton Trucks with 10? step bumper [HDRH25198] | $187.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
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This is the one I run, rated to 16,000lbs.... if you need more than that you should probably be running a gooseneck or 5th wheel....
16K Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch | B & W Trailer Hitches
Bought it from here with free shipping. B & W Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch - 1967-1998 Ford 1/2, 3/4, and 1 Ton Trucks with 10? step bumper [HDRH25198] | $187.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
16K Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch | B & W Trailer Hitches
Bought it from here with free shipping. B & W Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch - 1967-1998 Ford 1/2, 3/4, and 1 Ton Trucks with 10? step bumper [HDRH25198] | $187.95 | SD Truck Springs | Leaf Springs, Helper Springs and Suspension Parts
Do you have a measurement as to how much of the frame rail it spans?
I wish I could find the hitch that was on the truck. That way I don't go drilling More holes in the frame
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I don't sorry bud but if I had to estimate I would say it is 18 or more.... definitely more than 11. Im not with the truck right now or I'd get ya a better estimate. I should be home soon if I remember I'll walk over to it and get a better guess.
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From: Gilbert, PA
But it has a 2.5" receiver, correct?
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My Reese 45002 runs just a hair under 18" along the frame. All 4 bolts on each side had to have their frame holes drilled.
It is a 2.5"x2.5" receiver tube and this is by choice. Partially because my brother gave me three drop hitches in that size and also an adapter so I could use the standard 2"x2" hitches I already had.
But where I think the larger tube size is a plus, especially for a fabricator, is the ability to have an item built onto the adapter tube, and still be able to put in/take out the standard size hitch.
Like a fishing pole mounts. Flag mounts if you run the sand dunes or are just a redneck. A spare tire mount. Etc.
And you can do the same up front. I plan on making a license plate mount attached to an adapter for my front 2.5"x2.5" receiver tube.
Just suggesting an option...
It is a 2.5"x2.5" receiver tube and this is by choice. Partially because my brother gave me three drop hitches in that size and also an adapter so I could use the standard 2"x2" hitches I already had.
But where I think the larger tube size is a plus, especially for a fabricator, is the ability to have an item built onto the adapter tube, and still be able to put in/take out the standard size hitch.
Like a fishing pole mounts. Flag mounts if you run the sand dunes or are just a redneck. A spare tire mount. Etc.
And you can do the same up front. I plan on making a license plate mount attached to an adapter for my front 2.5"x2.5" receiver tube.
Just suggesting an option...
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Maybe I should have said dealer holes. I pulled the hitch off that came on the truck and bolted that one to those same holes. I bought the truck new.
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Ok, that makes more sense since hitch was not a factory option. you lucked out. I guess the dealer installed a drawatite