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Dec 30, 2017 | 04:11 AM

doucetrr

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Towing Question

Now that I have a new 2017 F-350 XL with a 2 1/2 receiver hitch, I'd like to buy a 2 1/2" Draw bar, preferably adjustable. An I-net search did not produce the results I expected. I would like to know what you guys are using? Thanks,

Rich,
Berwick, Maine

Dec 30, 2017 | 05:10 AM

spud57

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Curt makes a 2 1/2" shank for a WDH hitch.

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Dec 30, 2017 | 05:56 AM

randy prevatte

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Bulletproof Hitch. Really solid hitch

Dec 30, 2017 | 06:15 AM

harmanrk

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https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Bal...nch_Hitch.aspx

63 options there. The term you want to google is 'Ball mount'

Dec 30, 2017 | 06:19 AM

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F350 are you sure it is not 3 inch?

Dec 30, 2017 | 05:24 PM

doucetrr

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https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Bal...nch_Hitch.aspx

63 options there. The term you want to google is 'Ball mount'

Ah, proper nomenclature is everything. I've always known these as draw bars. Thanks very much.

Dec 30, 2017 | 07:50 PM

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Ah, proper nomenclature is everything. I've always known these as draw bars. Thanks very much.

I still call them draw bars too. I think they had to cook up the term “ball mount” to keep from confusing the city folk.

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Dec 31, 2017 | 05:28 AM

harmanrk

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I still call them draw bars too. I think they had to cook up the term “ball mount” to keep from confusing the city folk.

I typically use dear bar also. Part of it is knowing a site that carries them, and looking up what they list them as. Also, for the OP, as mentioned, make sure your hitch is 2.5 before you order, as 3 inch is an option as well on some trucks. 3 inch ball mount options are limited at this time.

Dec 31, 2017 | 07:16 AM

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Check out Weigh Safe. There are a LOT of us running them. They are all aluminum and stainless. We have a long running thread about a discount for them at a vendor called Trunk Monkey. 10% off and free shipping and the coupon code is FTE.

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