WD Hitch or not?

Ford derates their 2.5” receiver when a 2” sleeve is used...maybe RAM doesn’t

Also, Ford has both a WD and weight carry (dead weight) ratings their 2.5” receiver...maybe RAM doesn’t

Not arguing, just trying to help the OP figure it out and now wondering why the OP hasn’t posted an image of their receiver’s ratings label...

This area won’t break instantly when over the limits...but will develop micro stress fractures over time. Mainly when the dynamic & shock loads approach the transition from plastic to deformation line...

BenK wrote:
Found time to do a quick search, but the OP has the truck and receiver, which should have the receiver rating label on it.

Here is a Ford 2.5 inch receiver label rating, which is a max 1900 lb tongue with a WD Hitch and a max 850 lb tongue without a WD Hitch (dead weight, or carry weight)...am assuming a RAM’s would be similar, as they would both have a 2.5 inch receiver

So, it depends what the OP’s trailer tongue weight is. Since they typically range from 10% to 15%...at 10% = 700 lbs...below the max and if at 15% 1,050 lbs...over the 850 lb rating




Bottom line: the OP needs to decide if they believe in the ratings system or not.

If not, then do whatever

IF yes, research the ratings for ‘your’ truck and then follow them, but need to actually weigh it

Drew A. wrote:
Greetings,

I am towing a 26' 7000 pound gross travel trailer with my 2018 Ram 3500 CC SB truck. Do I need a weight distributing hitch with this combo?

The Ram manual states the max tongue weight for 2500/3500 trucks is 1800 pounds but does not say if that is with/without WD. There is no mention of WD in the manual except for the section about how to adjust spring bar tension.

Thoughts?

-Drew