DWABoat
Well-Known Member
- Aug 13, 2019
- 1,012
- Boat Info
- 2001 280 Sundancer
1989 220CC Cuddy Cabin
- Engines
- Twin 4.3 w/Alpha Ones
5.7 Mercruiser Alpha One
I put that same hitch on my truck. Rock solid. Very good hitch.
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I replaced the hitch on my f350 with this class 5 hitch.
It was super easy on my truck.
I really like Etrailer, have bought several items from them, but I decided to buy this hitch from Amazon for a few reasons.Yes - I conditionally agree with you.
Remember the weakest link theory.
The hitch receiver is great. I weighed the factory one on my Chevy vs this Curt model just out of curiosity. The Curt was over twice the weight.
Install the new hitch receiver with the grade 8 bolts they send and be sure to torque them to spec. I put thread locker blue on mine.
Evaluate your ball and hitch ball mount. Make sure they are rated for your load. Many of the balls/hitch mounts are only rated for 5000 lbs.
I find etrailer.com has a great selection and has always given good support for questions and instructions. I bought a heavier weight distributing hitch for my travel trailer last year and was having trouble getting it adjusted correctly. I called etrailer tech support and they walked me through it. My fault, of course, I had skipped over some of the instructions I felt were unimportant.
Good luck to you.
I'll second/third/whatever the Curt receiver. Good company - good product.
Something that I would highly recommend when you're pulling over 8K to 10K lbs... SERIOUSLY consider Electric Over Hydraulic brakes. It makes a HUGE difference. It also allows the easy use of a weight distributing system, which again makes a huge difference. This is so often overlooked, but when it comes to trailering, it's NOT about the ability to pull the load... it's about the ability to STOP and safely swerve when needed.
Getaway... not to diverge too much from this topic, but in the early 2000's, weren't the 1500HD's only rated for about 10,000lbs, properly equipped (weight distribution?) with the right engine and rear axle? Do you at least have EOH brakes?