Receiver Hitch Recommendations
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Receiver Hitch Recommendations
I have a 2002 F150 4.2 L and I am wanting to add a Receiver hitch, instead of putting the strain on my bumper (when I do tow a trailer, which isn't that often, but when I do, it always seems to be a 16 ft double axle one).
I was thinking of putting a class III/IV on, just so if I do tow a bigger trailer, the truck is ready.
A couple of questions:
1) Any recommendations on what brand of receiver hitch; I would prefer it not to obstruct the spare tire, which I heard can happen, sometimes?
2) My truck's GVWR Range: 6000-7000 lbs -- so, if I am correct, that would be the total weight of the trailer, stuff on it, and the truck (and people/stuff in it?)?
Thanks for the input
Neal
I was thinking of putting a class III/IV on, just so if I do tow a bigger trailer, the truck is ready.
A couple of questions:
1) Any recommendations on what brand of receiver hitch; I would prefer it not to obstruct the spare tire, which I heard can happen, sometimes?
2) My truck's GVWR Range: 6000-7000 lbs -- so, if I am correct, that would be the total weight of the trailer, stuff on it, and the truck (and people/stuff in it?)?
Thanks for the input
Neal
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I can't give you any recommendations for the hitch, but GVWR is the weight the truck can be alone, including the truck, passengers, cargo, fuel, etc. GCWR is the maximum weight of everything in the truck plus a trailer and all things on it.
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Try EBAY
I installed a FACTORY hitch on my 2000 F150 today. I bought it on EBAY, $37.00 + $40.00 shipping + $15.00 worth of hardware at Home Depot.
It has a 5000lb weight carrying and 8000lb weight distribution rating. It's well hidden and fits around the spare tire wonderfully.
Bobasaurus
It has a 5000lb weight carrying and 8000lb weight distribution rating. It's well hidden and fits around the spare tire wonderfully.
Bobasaurus
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