So the new TV I just bought has a Class V hitch (2.5" receiver), and my WD hitch is for Class IV (2"). I decided to buy a reducer for $12 from Amazon. Part came in today and it says Warning: Do not use with WD equipment". Guess I really didn't think there would be an issue, as long as I don't try to exceed the ratings for a Class IV hitch (which I am way under anyways). So, I guess a question to the group. Is anyone using a reducer to accommodate a Class IV hitch used with a Class V receiver? Is it safe/okay to use as long as I don't exceed the Class IV weight ratings?I suppose I can go to my dealer and get a Class V hitch for my setup. Haven't checked that option to see if they have one in stock.Mike

It might be JUST the reducer you purchased. My Chevy (in my signature below) came with the reducer when I purchased the truck. I've been towing my TT (with the 2 inch shank with an Equal-i-zer) with no issues at all.If the warming on the reducer says, "don't".... I wouldn't. You've got too much at stake your pulling behind you. Go to your Ram dealership and get the right one you need that's really made for your truck.

I don't see why it would be unsafe at all, but it may be clunky. Some on here have complained that the reducer sleeves are a little sloppy feeling (not an issues I've noticed with my stock reducer, which doesn't have any warnings on it). You may as well give it a try since you have it. If it works, great. If it doesn't, buy a new WD hitch and sell the old one on Craigslist.

If the warming on the reducer says, "don't"....I wouldn't. There's the BEST advise about the reducer you purchased.I have seen other manufacturers' 2.5" to 2" reducers with no warning such as that which I would feel much safer to use.

Your Ram should have come with a reducer from the factory. Mine was located in the little storage compartment in the rear footwell. Maybe it's still there?Curious as to why the reducer would have that restriction on it. What could possibly happen?

After losing my reducer I was shocked at the prices for a short piece of tube steel with a hole in it !! Shopping around lead me to a local hitch supply store. He sells so many he keeps them on the counter. I asked his advice on purchasing 2 as insurance against losing the first one. I declined buying a second one. On the way out the door he shouted, "see you next week" I did replace the L shaped pin as the L shape was digging an enlarged hole in the class V hitch. The new, locking straight bar pin makes no such wear marks.

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camp-n-family
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016
Your Ram should have come with a reducer from the factory. Mine was located in the little storage compartment in the rear footwell. Maybe it's still there?

Curious as to why the reducer would have that restriction on it. What could possibly happen?
3oaks
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016
If the warming on the reducer says, "don't"....I wouldn't.
There's the BEST advise about the reducer you purchased.

I have seen other manufacturers' 2.5" to 2" reducers with no warning such as that which I would feel much safer to use.
IdaD
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016
I don't see why it would be unsafe at all, but it may be clunky. Some on here have complained that the reducer sleeves are a little sloppy feeling (not an issues I've noticed with my stock reducer, which doesn't have any warnings on it).

You may as well give it a try since you have it. If it works, great. If it doesn't, buy a new WD hitch and sell the old one on Craigslist.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 19, 2016
It might be JUST the reducer you purchased. My Chevy (in my signature below) came with the reducer when I purchased the truck. I've been towing my TT (with the 2 inch shank with an Equal-i-zer) with no issues at all.

If the warming on the reducer says, "don't".... I wouldn't. You've got too much at stake your pulling behind you. Go to your Ram dealership and get the right one you need that's really made for your truck.

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