Is this right? I can tow MORE with a bumper pull than I can a Gooseneck?

bironacad · Feb 15, 2015

aczlan said:
Note that the PDF says "Factory-Installed Trailer Hitch Receiver Options" you can change to a different receiver to get more capacity (up to your axle weight limits). Here are some rated for a 17-20k pound trailer with 2500-2700# of tongue weight: 2014 Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty Trailer Hitch Class V | etrailer.com

Aaron Z

I actually think it has a heavy hitch installed as it came with a sleeve that would reduce it for the 2.5" insert I will have to take a look. I ordered it with the goose neck fiver package so a couple of hundred buys me the ball and chain connection decisions eh?

aczlan · Feb 15, 2015

bironacad said:
I actually think it has a heavy hitch installed as it came with a sleeve that would reduce it for the 2.5" insert I will have to take a look. I ordered it with the goose neck fiver package so a couple of hundred buys me the ball and chain connection decisions eh?

True, but those ratings (850# or 1850# max tw and 18,500# max trailer weight) are for for the OEM 2.5# hitch. The ones I linked have a max tw of 2500# or 2700# and a max trailer weight of 17,000# or 20,000#

Aaron Z

mikehaugen · Feb 15, 2015

aczlan said:
True, but those ratings (850# or 1850# max tw and 18,500# max trailer weight) are for for the OEM 2.5# hitch. The ones I linked have a max tw of 2500# or 2700# and a max trailer weight of 17,000# or 20,000#

Aaron Z

yes, but you are assuming that the limiting factor is the hitch for the ratings he posted. That may not be the case.

aczlan · Feb 15, 2015

mikehaugen said:
yes, but you are assuming that the limiting factor is the hitch for the ratings he posted. That may not be the case.

It would appear that both Curt and Drawtite feel that the hitch is the limiting factor. Its not the rear axle (based on the 5th wheel towing specs) but it could be the frame.

Aaron Z

bironacad · Feb 15, 2015

mikehaugen said:
yes, but you are assuming that the limiting factor is the hitch for the ratings he posted. That may not be the case.

When the sleeve is removed the opening is 2.5" which I believe is a class five hitch
The truck was ordered with the heavy 14,000 GVWR payload package, camper package, fiver/gooseneck prep and trailer tow package and the hitch has a sleeve that when removed brings it to the 2.5"

does anyone know if this is a class v hitch?

aczlan · Feb 15, 2015

bironacad said:
When the sleeve is removed the opening is 2.5" which I believe is a class five hitch
The truck was ordered with the heavy 14,000 GVWR payload package, camper package, fiver/gooseneck prep and trailer tow package and the hitch has a sleeve that when removed brings it to the 2.5"
does anyone know if this is a class v hitch?

2.5" means Class V, but not all are created equal.

Aaron Z