outwestbound wrote:
Thanks to all. This option is a fraction of going the $1500 2.5" route and I'm happy with whichever works best.
Until you posted, I didn't know a class V 2" existed. If this options is as mechanically sound as the more expensive 2.5" WD rig, it seems the best option.
Hi,
If you want to maximize the largest TT to fit your nice new truck, I myself would get the 2.5" receiver and not look back. I had to upgrade my 2005 F350 to get increased capacity to hold up my TT tongue weight. Reese has the 2.5" shank which tapers to 2" going into the hitch head.
When I am fully loaded, my TW is 1,600#. Floor plan of the TT and size of the camper declare where you can load the camper. While truck manufactures like to make receivers with a WD rating 10% of the pull rating, that does not do us folks towing TT's a lot of good.
If you get a 2" receiver, you will limit yourself to certain campers. There are still a lot of TT in the 1,200# TW range, however you started the post with maximizing the TV.
Also, where did you find the $1,500 cost for a 2.5" setup? That does not sound right.
Hope this helps and good luck with the new rig
John
