30ft+/ Oversized load Trailering. Lets see your tow rigs.

[Nater Potater]

Here’s mine…. I only get to use it twice a year and never get to drive. I’m always the chase vehicle

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How far do you have to tow?

 

[KD4JAZ]

I didn’t order bumper tow package, I needed 5th wheel/gooseneck so this 21,200 # must be standard issue on an F-350. It’s a 3” receiver, pita to reduce it down to 2” to put the bike rack in it when we want to take the bikes somewhere. The receiver on the back of the 5th wheel is 2”.
View attachment 138421[/QUOTEThe newer F-250/350’s all come with a reducing spacer that allows 2” hitch accessories.

 

[my3sons]

You are correct.
The reducers that came with the truck reduces it to 2 1/2” if that’s what you need and then 2 1/2” to 2” if that’s what you need. Then the hitch bolt that comes with the bike rack is not long enough for a 3” receiver so had to go buy a long grade 8 bolt and grind off the threads on one end and drill it for the hairpin clip.
For my purposes, a pita,
But I certainly don’t have to worry about having enough hitch. lol

 

[Blueone]

How far do you have to tow?

Not far…. Maybe 5 miles

 

[JHornsby3]

My 3" hitch sits about right for everything but one trailer. So I got one of those three way stingers and welded the 2.5 spacer to it. Put a bead right at the back of it to hold it together. My little trailer needs a 3" drop so I welded a spacer to that as well. Now all I have to worry about is the 2.5 to 3". Everything else on the property is 2" so I have the assortment of drops for the rest of the vehicles. 2" stingers are something that gets stollen all the time. So each vehicle has their own lock. The 3", I have yet to find a lock that I like. But I have found the stinger on the ground behind the pickup a couple of times. They just don't want it when it won't fit.

 

[Nater Potater]

So I got one of those three way stingers and welded the 2.5 spacer to it. Put a bead right at the back of it to hold it together. 2" stingers are something that gets stollen all the time. So each vehicle has their own lock. The 3", I have yet to find a lock that I like. But I have found the stinger on the ground behind the pickup a couple of times. They just don't want it when it won't fit.

That's a great idea as a theft deterrent!

 

[JimG]

My 3" hitch sits about right for everything but one trailer. So I got one of those three way stingers and welded the 2.5 spacer to it. Put a bead right at the back of it to hold it together. My little trailer needs a 3" drop so I welded a spacer to that as well. Now all I have to worry about is the 2.5 to 3". Everything else on the property is 2" so I have the assortment of drops for the rest of the vehicles. 2" stingers are something that gets stollen all the time. So each vehicle has their own lock. The 3", I have yet to find a lock that I like. But I have found the stinger on the ground behind the pickup a couple of times. They just don't want it when it won't fit.

My new truck has the 2.5" receiver... I just bought on of these... all problems solved:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z8HMZ4Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[JHornsby3]

My new truck has the 2.5" receiver... I just bought on of these... all problems solved:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z8HMZ4Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

In my opinion that is a waste or money. The biggest issue it the 14,500 weight limit. The second is I dont have a lifted vehicle that I'm trying to pull with. All I needed was 3". My stinger cost me $45 and the ball was $28. Both Curt and both are commercial Duty with a rated 20k lbs.

Those stingers are the first ones taken. The thieves can get more for them.

 

[spikedaddy99]

My new truck has the 2.5" receiver... I just bought on of these... all problems solved:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Z8HMZ4Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

That would help reduce the 12 or so hitches I seem to have! Depending on what is pulling (Tahoe, truck, or Can Am) and what's being pulled (equipment trailer, snowmobile trailer, small garden trailer, or small enclosed trailer)

 

[JimG]

That would help reduce the 12 or so hitches I seem to have! Depending on what is pulling (Tahoe, truck, or Can Am) and what's being pulled (equipment trailer, snowmobile trailer, small garden trailer, or small enclosed trailer)

Exactly!
(Not a waste of money)

 

[hughespat57]

Nice but everything is so dang expensive these days.
I just made a rack for mine from some angle iron, cut the ends down to fit under the cap clamps.
Keeps them handy and I dont hit my shins on them.

 

[hillsideshortleg]

Meh, I think you guys are making this far more difficult than necessary. This vintage diesel F250 seemed to handle 25,000lbs with no problem. A little light on the front springs but otherwise this seems cross-country worthy.

You'll just want to aim the headlights down a bit for those overnight hauls.

Would you be willing to talk to me about your trailer? We are buying a 400 ec and would like to build a trailer for emergencies and routine maintenance. We have an older f450 4wd auto and an older f550 4wd manual with the 7.3s. I am guessing you still feel this is adequate for a tow rig. We would only be using ours for a 5 mile tow or less. We have a small fabrication shop and a structural certified welder as our fabricator. I am wondering if we could copy your trailer design if you are happy with it or make suggested modifications.
Thanks
Rick