2 1/2" receiver on new trucks with extension?
I'm looking at a new Ram 3500 and it comes with a 2 1/2" receiver as does Ford and not sure on Chevy. I had the Reese Titan on my DRW and used a 4 ft extension when carrying a Lance. Are these stock...
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It depends on what you want to tow. If you have an opportunity to compare a Curt, Reese or Draw-Tite to a Superhitch, they will look small. It's one thing to be able carry a heavy weight on a receiver, it is some thing else to put that weight on a 4' extension. Take a good look at the OEM receivers and you will see the 2.5" are still smaller and lighter than any of the aftermarket ones I mentioned.
I just went through this on my chassis cab. Although many deck/bed builds will integrate a 10k-20k lb receiver into the rear skirt, none of them would allow towing more than 5000 lbs with an extension.
I just went through this on my chassis cab. Although many deck/bed builds will integrate a 10k-20k lb receiver into the rear skirt, none of them would allow towing more than 5000 lbs with an extension.
