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jerryalan
Explorer
Jun 25, 2018

Are There Anti-Sway Options 2.5" Hitch?

I recently purchased a 2016 Ford F250 to replace my older Yukon. I have a WDH with a 2" shank but now I need a 2.5" shank to fit (not comfortable with the sleeve I've been using). I no longer need to use the weight distribution bars as my trailer is no more than 7,000 pounds loaded and the truck can handle 12,500 without a WDH but I'd still like to use the friction sway control if possible. However, I cannot find a ball mount that includes a mount for the sway ball, and I cannot find an adapter to add to it for a 2.5" hitch.

Wondering what my options are for this.

Thanks!
  • Walaby's avatar
    Walaby
    Explorer II
    Jun 26, 2018
    One thing to consider.

    If your TV breaks down in the middle of nowhere, and you need your TV and TT both towed, the tow truck that picks you up may/probably will need your hitch to hook your TT up behind them. Their hitch may only be 2".

    Don't ask me how I know this first hand... fortunately I had a 2 inch shank. If I had a 2 1/2 in shank, the trailer would have been sitting on the side of the road, 50 miles from home in middle of nowhere.

    Mike
  • jerryalan's avatar
    jerryalan
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2018
    rwess wrote:
    I have an Equalizer that I changed from a 2" class 4 to a 2 1/2" class 5. It is heavy.


    Yeah, I was hoping for a non-WDH option to save on the weight but it seems that it's my only option. I guess I'll just have to have the strongest back in the RV camp ;)

    I read the sticky about setting up the TT hitches and didn't realize that I needed to measure the rise of the front of my truck. I just assumed with 12,500 tow capacity I didn't need the WDH but I'll check that this weekend, maybe I do.
  • rwess's avatar
    rwess
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2018
    I have an Equalizer that I changed from a 2" class 4 to a 2 1/2" class 5. It is heavy.
  • jerryalan's avatar
    jerryalan
    Explorer
    Jun 25, 2018
    hawkeye-08 wrote:
    You should be able to find a new shank that will fit into 2 1/2" receiver and work with your WDH..

    Try this https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Accessories_and_Parts-sf-Weight_Distribution-pt-Shanks-pc-Fits_2%7E1%7C2_Inch_Hitch.aspx


    Ah, thanks. I was looking at the non-WDH receivers and didn't think to look at the shanks for WDH.
  • Sandia_Man's avatar
    Sandia_Man
    Explorer II
    Jun 25, 2018
    As shown in the link above I have been using a Reese 2.5 inch shank for over a decade, our WD hitch has integrated sway control which we use religiously since we tow mostly at interstate speeds often in windy conditions.
  • hawkeye-08's avatar
    hawkeye-08
    Explorer III
    Jun 25, 2018
    You should be able to find a new shank that will fit into 2 1/2" receiver and work with your WDH..

    Try this https://www.etrailer.com/dept-pg-Accessories_and_Parts-sf-Weight_Distribution-pt-Shanks-pc-Fits_2%7E1%7C2_Inch_Hitch.aspx

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