56FordGuy
Gold Member
I'm looking to upgrade the receiver hitch on my truck. I'm looking at the Curt 15501 and the Curt 15600. The 501 is rated for 16,000 pounds and the 600 is rated for 18,000. The only difference I can see is that the 600 is a 2.5" hitch, where the 501 is a 2".
Is there any reason to opt for the 2.5" hitch? All my current drawbars are for the 2", and my current trailer is only rated at 14,000 lbs. Either one should be sufficient for my current needs. The cost difference between the two receivers is only about $10.00, the real holdup is whether or not the difference is worth buying new drawbar mounts. Are most weight distributing hitches 2.5"?
Opinions?
Is there any reason to opt for the 2.5" hitch? All my current drawbars are for the 2", and my current trailer is only rated at 14,000 lbs. Either one should be sufficient for my current needs. The cost difference between the two receivers is only about $10.00, the real holdup is whether or not the difference is worth buying new drawbar mounts. Are most weight distributing hitches 2.5"?
Opinions?