3" Receiver
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From: Chaz
The Fastway 2.5 is rated for 20,000 and 2,000 tongue. Around the same price as others that are 15,000/1,500. Not that its needed with the 2.5 hitch but just a little extra strength.
It cant be flipped around like the B&W.
It cant be flipped around like the B&W.
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More Turbo
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From: MO
I can't find the Weigh Safe steel in the 180 version, do they just make it in the regular single ball type?
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From: Midland, TX
Not wanting to start a new thread, so here goes. Just bought a new F-35 that has the 3” receiver. Thinking to just go ahead and get the right hitch right off the bat that will do all I ever need.
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
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I ordered the 4" for my 2020 F350 CC SB 6.7. Should be here tomorrow. Based on measurements I took, I don't see a need for a 7" drop other than to get in the way. I should know more tomorrow night. My measurements, the hitch height is an inch taller than my '18 Tundra. With that I used a straight triple ball and it worked perfect for my two dual axle trailers.
Not wanting to start a new thread, so here goes. Just bought a new F-35 that has the 3” receiver. Thinking to just go ahead and get the right hitch right off the bat that will do all I ever need.
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
Mountain Pass
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Not wanting to start a new thread, so here goes. Just bought a new F-35 that has the 3” receiver. Thinking to just go ahead and get the right hitch right off the bat that will do all I ever need.
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
Mountain Pass
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From: Black Diamond, WA
Not wanting to start a new thread, so here goes. Just bought a new F-35 that has the 3” receiver. Thinking to just go ahead and get the right hitch right off the bat that will do all I ever need.
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
I like the B&W hitches, thinking the three ball version. Any reason not to go with the 7” drop version (they also have a 4” drive p version)?
https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hit...WTS30049B.html
I have the B&W Tow and Stow 3 ball. I have a few pretty low trailer that I pull so I went with the 7" Drop. Attached is a picture of it folded in for reference. I love that the ball tucks under so my shins don't find it walking around my truck.
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Can I just add onto this thread? I have a 2021 F250 CC 6.7.. When I measure the outside width of my receiver it's 3". When I went to purchase a reducer/adapter I first got a 3" to 2.5 to 2. Found out that didn't fit. Went back and got the 2.5 to 2 and it worked fine. So when measuring receivers do you measure the outside or inside dimensions? Also wondering did I get the correct receiver on my truck? I ordered the F-250 Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist Package. It says it includes • F-250 Trailer Tow Package – High Capacity.. and — Increase GCWR on diesel engine from 23,500 lbs. to 30,300 lbs. . Looking at ball mounts it seems the 2.5 shank mounts are good for 18.5K. The 3" shanks are good for 21k.. I don't have any current plans to tow that much BUT want to make sure I got what was suppose to be on my truck just in case I ever do. Thanks...
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It is the outside of the stinger (inside of the receiver). If your truck came with a 2.5in receiver, then it should have come with the 2.5 x 2 reducer from the factory (usually under back seat). If you didn’t get, then go back to dealer and get.
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From: Brentwood,CA
Can I just add onto this thread? I have a 2021 F250 CC 6.7.. When I measure the outside width of my receiver it's 3". When I went to purchase a reducer/adapter I first got a 3" to 2.5 to 2. Found out that didn't fit. Went back and got the 2.5 to 2 and it worked fine. So when measuring receivers do you measure the outside or inside dimensions? Also wondering did I get the correct receiver on my truck? I ordered the F-250 Trailer Tow High Capacity with Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System and Pro Trailer Backup Assist Package. It says it includes • F-250 Trailer Tow Package – High Capacity.. and — Increase GCWR on diesel engine from 23,500 lbs. to 30,300 lbs. . Looking at ball mounts it seems the 2.5 shank mounts are good for 18.5K. The 3" shanks are good for 21k.. I don't have any current plans to tow that much BUT want to make sure I got what was suppose to be on my truck just in case I ever do. Thanks...