hitches

[dvx216]

So I'm wanting to put a class V hitch on my truck. Reese cost $264 on the average and draw-tite cost $191 both are direct bolt on are you just paying for the name with reese.

 

[wrvond]

I am changing the hitch on my truck to class V as well. I found the B and W hitch on e-trailer for $185.00 USD to be very reasonable. At 1600 lbs. tongue and 16000 lbs. towing, it doesn't have the capacity of the Reese, but it does retain the 2"x2" receiver and still exceeds the weights of my boat/trailer and travel trailer.

To answer your question - no, I don't think you are just paying for the name. The Draw-Tite class V I found is only rated for 1000 lbs. tongue weight. Which is quite a bit lower than the Reese unit, though Reese, according to their website, only offers the Class V hitch in 2.5"x2.5".

 

[SCORPIO]

I put a Reese Titan 'Tow Beast' class V 2.5 inch receiver on my truck. 18,000 lb weight carrying, 1800 lb tongue weight. Can retain factory spare tire with it, some others I llooked at you couldn't use your spare. Great hitch and well worth the money. It pulled my 89 300 DA. Very well. I had 1000 lbs on the tongue and you could barely tell anything was behind me.

 

[Leardriver]

In another step towards reducing the number of weak links, I bought a Titan insert that is rated for 18,000, as opposed to the standard 5-6000 LB insert, and a forged ball for a few extra bucks that is good for 15K. The cost was minimal, but when pulling a 8200 LB boat, it makes me feel better.

 

[SCORPIO]

As long as the receiver hitch is rated for more than 8200 lbs you will be good. What kind of truck and hitch do you have?