Re: What drop-hitch receiver? 2500 RAM
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Couple of variables come to mind- oversize tires, lift, etc. Easiest thing to do would be to level your car trailer and back your truck up to the coupler. Measure from the coupler up to the receiver.
Tim
'71 Charger 383/727 '17 Challenger SXT (Wifeys car )
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Re: What drop-hitch receiver? 2500 RAM
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Re: What drop-hitch receiver? 2500 RAM
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If Check the weight rating on whatever you get too. A lot of the 2 5/8 ball mounts aren't rated for more then 5-6,000lbs. I've always been leary of the adjustable ones. Some of them I wouldn't trust pulling much more then an empty trailer with. Understandable, but he's pulled a toy hauler numerous times with ZERO concern, along with loaded job trailers and a 16' car trailer with 3 385 gallon totes filled. And a 12,900 lb project.
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Re: What drop-hitch receiver? 2500 RAM
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If you are considering/already have a weight distribution hitch system, my setup might be relevant. I have a newer (‘20) 2500 and use an “Equalizer” hitch system pulling a 24’ enclosed. That required me to get a 9” drop shank so that my trailer would be within 1” level ft to back. It also redistributes weight from the back of the truck to the front tires depending on the adjustment dialed into it, as well as reducing sway. I believe the standard drop shank with the kit was a 6”, so i had to get another one at 9” drop for my trailer design. Not sure if that helps you any.
1.50 60Ft. , 10.75@ 127MPH Hauling 3900 LBS.
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Re: What drop-hitch receiver? 2500 RAM
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I've got an '08 2500, Mega, 4x4. As others have said, get a load equalizer hitch. The ball mount they come shipped with only allows about a 2" drop. I talked the vendor in to swapping it for one with a range of adjustments that will allow more than a 6" drop. Buying this piece later is very expensive and pricy to ship, so get it with the hitch purchase. My hitch is currently set for 5" drop but I'm sure with one of my other trailers I'll probably need to go down another inch or so. You really want any multiple axle trailer as level as possible.Less chance of overloading tires and bearings, and probably more equal braking too.
Last edited by geo.; 09/06/21 11:53 AM.
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