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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Using the Ford hitch mentioned by Golden_HVAC, the design only accounts for 666 ft-lb of torque. Compared to the 800 ft-lb of torque the 200# load at 4'. These are only static (non-moving) measurements.
Now, when you throw in the momentum which is also multiplies due to the length, you will exceed the hitch rating with much less weight. Good example would be to hold a 20# weight next to your shoulder for two minutes. Now hold a 2# weight at arm's length for two minutes. Pretty easy huh? Now do the same, but this time while jumping up and down. Understand better?
Now, when you throw in the momentum which is also multiplies due to the length, you will exceed the hitch rating with much less weight. Good example would be to hold a 20# weight next to your shoulder for two minutes. Now hold a 2# weight at arm's length for two minutes. Pretty easy huh? Now do the same, but this time while jumping up and down. Understand better?
