Setting up WD hitch with 2500HD

TomG2 wrote:

mkirsch wrote:
"Dealer only" for the adapter? Baloney.

The only way that's true is if the receiver isn't a true 2.5" receiver.

Reese makes a 2.5" to 2" adapter tube. You can get them from Tractor Supply for <$20.

The nice thing about the GM version is that it is indexed to the receiver which make it a little easier to use.

Buddy could have bought a "generic" adapter that he said didn't have a flange to stop it (aligning the holes) when slid in for about $16, or the flanged model for $35.

mkirsch wrote:
"Dealer only" for the adapter? Baloney.

The only way that's true is if the receiver isn't a true 2.5" receiver.

Reese makes a 2.5" to 2" adapter tube. You can get them from Tractor Supply for <$20.

The nice thing about the GM version is that it is indexed to the receiver which make it a little easier to use.

"Dealer only" for the adapter? Baloney.

The only way that's true is if the receiver isn't a true 2.5" receiver.

Reese makes a 2.5" to 2" adapter tube. You can get them from Tractor Supply for <$20.

Pulled great..no problems what so ever..other then the weekend was to short!

Same problem as above. I have about 900 pounds of tongue weight , my 3500 didn’t even notice it and I adjusted my hitch at the scales. I had a hell of a time getting enough tension on the bars for my dual cam. I basically did the best I could but I know I don’t have enough load on the bars to make the DC as effective as it could be. With that said, my new setup is so much more stable than my old one I don’t think it is an issue. I would suggest making sure you have adequate tongue weight and you should be good to go.

Good luck.

ashnic wrote:
I am unsure what my receiver is rated for..I do know it's a 2.5" receiver with a 2" adaptor in it which I don't really care for much!

I plan on buying a 2.5" shank next spring to eliminate the adapter! I also need to still measure for a drop hitch for my utility trailer, but that will be a 2.5" shank so I don't have to mess with the adapter!!!!

Word of caution- remember to remove the adapter when you remove the hitch!!!! My buddy just bought a '13 Ram and after our families Halloween trip a couple weeks ago, he forgot to remove his adapter when he unhooked!!!! $35 dealer only item later he has a new one. Didn't see it on the side of the road anywhere.

As for adjusting the hitch: our tw is a little over 900lbs the one time weighed so far. Rear dropped (I think-paper is still in truck!) 1.5", front rose 3/8-1/2". Was a pain to try to adjust- Kept trying different head angles trying to achieve one more chain link under tension for the dual cam, but couldn't find it. So I think I have maybe 1/4" rise in front, maybe 1" drop in rear, and not even touching the overload springs!!!! Don't even think they engaged without the wd bars from what I remember!!!

In the spring I plan on hitting the scales to see where I am at. Maybe even have a new Reese hitch setup with the "toothed" washer system instead of my 2 hole washer setup!!!

Chris

I was surprised but it does have a 1500lb. tongue weight limit..I was figuring like a 1000 lbs..but clearly marked 1500 lbs

ashnic wrote:
I am unsure what my receiver is rated for..I do know it's a 2.5" receiver with a 2" adaptor in it which I don't really care for much!

The owner's manual has a lot of information about towing. (I don't usually read them either.)

I am unsure what my receiver is rated for..I do know it's a 2.5" receiver with a 2" adaptor in it which I don't really care for much!

Per the owner's manual, his receiver is good for at least 1,500 pounds with or without WD, so that is not a factor. Sway control is an entirely different matter.