Gotta question on usage of the 2 1/2 inch to 2 inch adapter.
Our old truck had a 2 inch receiver and was rated for 15000 lb trailer / 1500 lb tongue weight. Had the tow shank, ball platform and spring bars all rated at 1500 lbs.
New truck has a 2 1/2 in receiver with the following ratings: 19000lb trailer / 1900 lb tongue weight using full 2 1/2 inch receiver or 12500 lb trailer / 1250 lb tongue weight using the adapter down to 2 in.
I remember seeing the most 2 inch receiver hitches were rated for 12500/1250-1200 lbs. And was pleased that mine was good to 1500lbs.
When measured using the bath scale method came in just at 1150 lbs.
Any ideas on what these tongue weight ratings are based on?
The sticker your getting those numbers off of are the hitch rating NOT the trucks rating. That is found other places, like the glove compartment door,the drivers door post or your owners manual.
