2" vs 2 1/2" receiver hitch. How to choose?

redavis wrote:

jerem0621 wrote:
IMHO.. The 2 1/2 is no longer required.

You can get forged shanks that are strong enough in 2 inch receivers to pull pretty much anything.

The strongest receiver I can find for a superduty like ours is made by Curt

Its rated for max trailer weight of 20,000 lbs and a max tongue weight of 2,700 lbs WITH OR WITHOUT Weight distribution.

Very substantial for a 2 inch receiver.

Here is a Link

This is way you never have to worry about receiver strength ever again. And its only $321.40 from Etrailer..

Thanks!

Jeremiah

Unless I'm missing something, the link you provided is to a 2 1/2" receiver, not a 2".

Randy

Good catch, that is what I get for having multiple tabs open doing research.

Here is the correct Link

This is a 2 inch receiver rated at 17,000lbs GTW and 2550 LBS tongue weight either in WC or WD mode.... still quite a substantial hitch, but as John pointed out, the shank is the limiting factor here.

Thanks!