hitch dilema.
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Laughing Gas
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hitch dilema.
So, our TT just arrived, but our truck is six weeks out. i understand the SD comes with a 3" receiver and our temp tow rig has a 2" receiver. In researching WDH's for our 6300 UVW TT, I really like the andersen 3350 which I'll likely need in the bigger drop. It appears that they have it in a 3 " size which makes sense for me to get, and I've also found a 3" to 2" reducer on etrailer for our temp tow vehicle hitch.
So, my questions are 1) does this sound like a a reasonable strategy? 2) anyone running the andersen system with the chains in lieu of the bars and 3) what drop are you using for an f350 if your towing a similar TT. My TT is likely going to be about 7300 wet and is 33' 10" tip to two.
Thanks for insight.
So, my questions are 1) does this sound like a a reasonable strategy? 2) anyone running the andersen system with the chains in lieu of the bars and 3) what drop are you using for an f350 if your towing a similar TT. My TT is likely going to be about 7300 wet and is 33' 10" tip to two.
Thanks for insight.
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SD’s can either come with 2.5 or 3” receiver depending on several factors. Not enough info to know what your truck will have by your post.
Assuming yours really is a 3” and you buy a 3” WD setup, I don’t think you need a reducer, you would need an expander to get it to work with your temporary 2” receiver. I did not see that as available on e-trailer, probably as it would not be a safe option.
I would get the correct hitch to match the receiver of your new truck as not to have to rely on reducers, but that won’t help your temporary situation.
Assuming yours really is a 3” and you buy a 3” WD setup, I don’t think you need a reducer, you would need an expander to get it to work with your temporary 2” receiver. I did not see that as available on e-trailer, probably as it would not be a safe option.
I would get the correct hitch to match the receiver of your new truck as not to have to rely on reducers, but that won’t help your temporary situation.
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I'm with Tom.. Depending on how much hauling of the trailer your planning to do before the truck arrives, I get a simple hit to fit the current truck. If you're just doing local runs where you don't really have to worry about sway control, a simple drop hitch is cheap.
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Frankly, Ford states you do not need to use a WDH any more while towing conventionally. A 6300lb TT is F-150 territory. If you really are getting a 3" receiver on your new truck, than you have either an F-250 diesel with the high capacity tow pack, or a diesel F-350, or a dually. Those trucks would pull a 6300lb TT with ease. Now some folks choose to continue to use a WDH because you can add anti-sway friction bars. But a WDH is not needed.
Keep in mind your new Super Duty will come with hitch reducers from the factory...a 2.5" and 2" reducer if its a 3", and a 2" reducer if its a 2.5" hitch. I bought a Reese WDH for towing with my 2018 Raptor and it worked well.
As far as drop, I tow a box trailer (maybe similar in height to a TT) with a 4" drop from my 2450 / 350. But that might be too much. Plenty of members here can tell you the static height of their F-250/350, and you can measure the tongue height of your travel trailer sitting level. But you'll need to factor in how much your truck will squat with the trailer attached.
Keep in mind your new Super Duty will come with hitch reducers from the factory...a 2.5" and 2" reducer if its a 3", and a 2" reducer if its a 2.5" hitch. I bought a Reese WDH for towing with my 2018 Raptor and it worked well.
As far as drop, I tow a box trailer (maybe similar in height to a TT) with a 4" drop from my 2450 / 350. But that might be too much. Plenty of members here can tell you the static height of their F-250/350, and you can measure the tongue height of your travel trailer sitting level. But you'll need to factor in how much your truck will squat with the trailer attached.
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David, I did a review of the Andersen hitch. That review can be found here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...Andersen+shank
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Laughing Gas
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SD’s can either come with 2.5 or 3” receiver depending on several factors. Not enough info to know what your truck will have by your post.
Assuming yours really is a 3” and you buy a 3” WD setup, I don’t think you need a reducer, you would need an expander to get it to work with your temporary 2” receiver. I did not see that as available on e-trailer, probably as it would not be a safe option.
I would get the correct hitch to match the receiver of your new truck as not to have to rely on reducers, but that won’t help your temporary situation.
Assuming yours really is a 3” and you buy a 3” WD setup, I don’t think you need a reducer, you would need an expander to get it to work with your temporary 2” receiver. I did not see that as available on e-trailer, probably as it would not be a safe option.
I would get the correct hitch to match the receiver of your new truck as not to have to rely on reducers, but that won’t help your temporary situation.
here is the link to the reducer. https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Adapt...CABEgK3S_D_BwE
my plan was/ois buy the right size for the 350 and use it on our SUV temporarily so I don't have to buy two. Hence, I would need a reducer, not an expander.
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Frankly, Ford states you do not need to use a WDH any more while towing conventionally. A 6300lb TT is F-150 territory. If you really are getting a 3" receiver on your new truck, than you have either an F-250 diesel with the high capacity tow pack, or a diesel F-350, or a dually. Those trucks would pull a 6300lb TT with ease. Now some folks choose to continue to use a WDH because you can add anti-sway friction bars. But a WDH is not needed.
Keep in mind your new Super Duty will come with hitch reducers from the factory...a 2.5" and 2" reducer if its a 3", and a 2" reducer if its a 2.5" hitch. I bought a Reese WDH for towing with my 2018 Raptor and it worked well.
As far as drop, I tow a box trailer (maybe similar in height to a TT) with a 4" drop from my 2450 / 350. But that might be too much. Plenty of members here can tell you the static height of their F-250/350, and you can measure the tongue height of your travel trailer sitting level. But you'll need to factor in how much your truck will squat with the trailer attached.
Keep in mind your new Super Duty will come with hitch reducers from the factory...a 2.5" and 2" reducer if its a 3", and a 2" reducer if its a 2.5" hitch. I bought a Reese WDH for towing with my 2018 Raptor and it worked well.
As far as drop, I tow a box trailer (maybe similar in height to a TT) with a 4" drop from my 2450 / 350. But that might be too much. Plenty of members here can tell you the static height of their F-250/350, and you can measure the tongue height of your travel trailer sitting level. But you'll need to factor in how much your truck will squat with the trailer attached.
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Now I'm confused. Your new truck will have a 2.5" receiver. Your SUV has a 2" receiver. So, if you buy the WDH you want in 2" shank size, it will work on your current SUV and new truck...but your truck will need a reducer. It actually comes with the same thing you linked on eTrailer. The downside to doing this (versus buying a 2.5" shank WDH) is that using a 2" shank and reducer might cause some rattles to be heard.
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getting an F350 CCSB PSD. Thanks, that clarifies it for me. Much appreciated.
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Now I'm confused. Your new truck will have a 2.5" receiver. Your SUV has a 2" receiver. So, if you buy the WDH you want in 2" shank size, it will work on your current SUV and new truck...but your truck will need a reducer. It actually comes with the same thing you linked on eTrailer. The downside to doing this (versus buying a 2.5" shank WDH) is that using a 2" shank and reducer might cause some rattles to be heard.
Yeah, that's what I was trying to avoid is the rattling. So now I need a 2.5" to 2" reducer to run for the new 60 days. I've heard Ford is having rail issues to no sure how long my truck will be. It is now scheduled to be built on the 5/13 so I may not get it until late June. The new TT is sitting 25 minutes away...So, I am thinking the mail end that goes into my current SUV is 2" and the female end that takes my new WDH is 2.5". Maybe they call that an expander, but etrailer calls it a reducer and so do I. I'll see if they have the 2.5 to 2.
Now I need to read that review of the Andersen that Jim provided.
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The truck will come with a 2.5 to 2" reducer sleeve. No need to buy anything additional. The 2" you are using now will work just fine with the new hitch (and included adapter).
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No, that item you linked is a reducer and cannot be used the other way. I doubt any reputable company sells a so-called "Expander" which allows a 2" receiver on the truck end to adapt to a 2.5" output on the hitch end. By default, it would be over the rating of the 2" receiver, not to mention the added length serves to increase the tongue weight lever effect.
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, your option is to buy a 2" WDH now and use the reducer adapter included with your new Super Duty, or buy a second 2.5" WDH when your truck comes in.
Unless I'm misunderstanding you, your option is to buy a 2" WDH now and use the reducer adapter included with your new Super Duty, or buy a second 2.5" WDH when your truck comes in.
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Not necessarily
I have a 2017 F-350 6.7L Lariat SCSB SRW which has a 3" receiver. I do have the heavy payload option however.
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Some of the earlier-built 2017 trucks had 3" hitches on short bed 350's.