gosh im so stressed out I feel like I'm going to have stroke!!!! If anyone could please help me...

Been trying to get on the road to see my kids after 2 years now, got the 99 super duty, truck camper and tow dolly went to buy an extension just to find that my truck doesn't fit the 48" extension, I have a 2" .... I spent every penny i had on the tie downs that fit the stock hitch 2" so there is that, now I need to try and find a 2.5" hitch that will fit my 99 F250 .... Ive tried the google and forums with no avail.. If anyone knows what years the hitches interchange so I can find a 2.5" hitch or if there was a option in 99 for the 2.5", I called the wrecker yards and they are no help they all just say nope there all stock and would be 2" ... so I need more info to ask them, or if anyone knows what models or years had the 2.5" that would work on my 99.... Thank you in advance for the help,..

Danny

 

Would a 2.5 to 2 inch reducer fit, is that what you are asking? You can get those at most auto parts store.

 

https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1999_...7C2_Inch_Hitch

4 to choose from right there.

 

my truck is 2" hitch, the 48" extension is a 2.5" I can't find a adapter that will go from my 2" hitch to the 2.5" extension..... I looked everywhere locally and google.. That's why i was wondering if anyone knew if the 99 super duty came with a 2.5" in any upgrade package or what years of hitches are interchangeable...

 

An aftermarket hitch wont work withe torklift tie downs, I know I could get a hitch thats after market but need the actual ford one so the torklifts work..

 

Would a Torklift receiver work? I know Torklift sells a few receiver hitches.

 

There was one listed on the link above, but it sure is spendy. compared to the others.

 

 

 

As a former 2000 superduty owner with a truck camper - As mentioned above the best solution would be getting a Torklift Superhitch and their 48" extension. The extension will be rated for 750/7500 lbs if I remember correctly. You can find the hitch and extension on Craigslist from time to time for half the price (or less) of new. I understand money is tight.....

Easiest thing to do is change hitches with the Curt linked above and use the happijac bumper buttons for the rear tie down and you're on your way. Link - Happijac tie downs

I don't believe the 2.5" receiver started coming out on stock trucks until 2011 and I doubt those hitches would fit a 99.

 

I had a '99 Crew Cab PSD and installed a Curt 2.5" hitch on it. The good news is a tow dolly won't put much weight on your rear end. The bad news is you are likely already overloaded on your rear tires. I strongly suggest you take the truck and camper down to a local truck stop and weigh the front and rear axles, then compare those weights with the rating on your tires. Your rear tires especially should be filled to the maximum pressure on the sidewall.

I ended up having to get replacement 19.5" wheels/tires to safely carry a camper and pull a trailer.