Hitch Ratings?
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From: upstate s.c.
Hitch Ratings?
Hi,
First I have to say that I have been reading fte for a while and have found it to be very informative and enjoyable. Thanks to everyone that has made this site what it is. I picked up my first psd last fri. 4x4, crew cab, lariat. I love the truck and it just seems to get better every mile I put on it. I checked the hitch yesterday and noticed that it is rated for 12500 only if it is being used with a weight distribution set up, it is only rated for 5000# pounds without. I pull a boat that is between 8500 and 10,000 pounds. (depends on how much gas is in it). I talked to the local camper supply at home and he said that he that there was a hitch made that is rated for 12500 without weight distribution for the 2004 but will be a couple months before it come's out for the 2005. Does anyone know of a company that already makes one for the 2005, and will the the hitch that is on it be ok to tow the boat home. (around 250 miles). I just wish that the dealer would have told me more about the hitch when I was buying, He told me it would work fine and was rated for !2500. Thanks in advance for help in helping me find the right hitch.
Ed
First I have to say that I have been reading fte for a while and have found it to be very informative and enjoyable. Thanks to everyone that has made this site what it is. I picked up my first psd last fri. 4x4, crew cab, lariat. I love the truck and it just seems to get better every mile I put on it. I checked the hitch yesterday and noticed that it is rated for 12500 only if it is being used with a weight distribution set up, it is only rated for 5000# pounds without. I pull a boat that is between 8500 and 10,000 pounds. (depends on how much gas is in it). I talked to the local camper supply at home and he said that he that there was a hitch made that is rated for 12500 without weight distribution for the 2004 but will be a couple months before it come's out for the 2005. Does anyone know of a company that already makes one for the 2005, and will the the hitch that is on it be ok to tow the boat home. (around 250 miles). I just wish that the dealer would have told me more about the hitch when I was buying, He told me it would work fine and was rated for !2500. Thanks in advance for help in helping me find the right hitch.
Ed
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Thanks Tim,
Drawtite may have one that will work for me. I will call when I get off work and see if they do. Hidden-hitch says they have one for the 2005's but also state's that they will not fit if you have 17 or 18 inch wheels. I thought 17's were standard on the 2005 250's. Thanks again and if anyone know's, I would still like to know if the factory hitch will work if anyone knows or has towed with the factory installed hitch. I have a tongue weight of just under 600 pounds. Thanks.
Ed
Drawtite may have one that will work for me. I will call when I get off work and see if they do. Hidden-hitch says they have one for the 2005's but also state's that they will not fit if you have 17 or 18 inch wheels. I thought 17's were standard on the 2005 250's. Thanks again and if anyone know's, I would still like to know if the factory hitch will work if anyone knows or has towed with the factory installed hitch. I have a tongue weight of just under 600 pounds. Thanks.
Ed
