Hitch Drop
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Tuned
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Hitch Drop
Got my 2019 F250, need to buy a new Hitch Ball Mount. Going with an adjustable, haul a variety of trailers, big and small. I'm curious what is working for you guys? I was thinking 8" Drop would work, but a 10" is available in the same model mount. The 10" will hang about 11" from the ground, too close IMO. Opinions?
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: COLORADO, USA
I run the Fastway solid steel HD ball mount. 2000 lb tongue and 20k max rating. The thing is a beast and very heavy. I'm sure the aluminum ones are fine but I still dont trust them.
https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/flash...all-mount-ssbm
https://www.fastwaytrailer.com/flash...all-mount-ssbm
Mountain Pass
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Houston
I picked up a Weigh Safe 8”drop hitch for my truck. I haven’t yet had to drop it all the way to its limit as of yet. It is a solid aluminum hitch and is a nice piece, finely machined in the USA. If you go to trunkmonkey,com and use FTE as the code you get a 10% discount.
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HST,
Is the Fastway SSBM hitch very loud, meaning does it fit on your F350 loosely or does the ball portion have any slack in it? I was planning to get a B&W when I saw this. I like the additional rating over the B&W, just wondering about the build quality of the Fastway. There are very limited reviews on this ball mount but it looks like a good one.
Is the Fastway SSBM hitch very loud, meaning does it fit on your F350 loosely or does the ball portion have any slack in it? I was planning to get a B&W when I saw this. I like the additional rating over the B&W, just wondering about the build quality of the Fastway. There are very limited reviews on this ball mount but it looks like a good one.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Aug 2018
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I just bought Curt 17132 drop shank, it's 2.5" to fit the Class V receiver on the truck. It is Very Well Built.
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More Turbo
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From: south texas
8" drop should meet all you needs unless you towing a garden tractor mulch cart. 
With that said, if you have or plan on towing TT, then the Anderson WDH would be a good choice to consider.
Ease of set up and when not using the WDH portion will tow all other trailers.
Otherwise, I have towed utility 20' trailer and our 33" TT with this B&W stowable ball set up with good results.
https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/...ion-hitch.aspx
Tow & Stow® | B&W Trailer Hitches
With that said, if you have or plan on towing TT, then the Anderson WDH would be a good choice to consider.
Ease of set up and when not using the WDH portion will tow all other trailers.
Otherwise, I have towed utility 20' trailer and our 33" TT with this B&W stowable ball set up with good results.
https://andersenhitches.com/Catalog/...ion-hitch.aspx
Tow & Stow® | B&W Trailer Hitches
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From: SF Bay Area
I'd love to be able to run an adjustable...
My driveway approach is kinda steep and with a 5" forged drop (yes I found a 5"!) the threads of the ball gently scrape as I back in...
I leave the drawbar in full time as a step and bumper protection...
My driveway approach is kinda steep and with a 5" forged drop (yes I found a 5"!) the threads of the ball gently scrape as I back in...
I leave the drawbar in full time as a step and bumper protection...
Tuned
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 463
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From: COLORADO, USA
HST,
Is the Fastway SSBM hitch very loud, meaning does it fit on your F350 loosely or does the ball portion have any slack in it? I was planning to get a B&W when I saw this. I like the additional rating over the B&W, just wondering about the build quality of the Fastway. There are very limited reviews on this ball mount but it looks like a good one.
Is the Fastway SSBM hitch very loud, meaning does it fit on your F350 loosely or does the ball portion have any slack in it? I was planning to get a B&W when I saw this. I like the additional rating over the B&W, just wondering about the build quality of the Fastway. There are very limited reviews on this ball mount but it looks like a good one.
