New Truck = Bigger Receiver = Unexpected Problem

[rctoyguy]

this past weekend I traded my '15 Ram 1500 for a '13 Ram 2500. I have now discovered that this 2500 has a much larger receiver than my 1500 did. (it's also larger than my brother's '12 Ram 2500) - I think I have found that this truck's hitch is a Class V... All great,

EXCEPT...

My WDH for my travel trailer is now too small for my truck:


I know that I can get an "adapter" that is basically a square tube that fits over the hitch and into the receiver to make up the difference.
Is this a safe way to go, or do I need to replace my WDH?

If it really is worth the money difference (to replace WDH ~$?? instead of using the adapter ~$30) - can't I just replace the part of the WDH that goes into the receiver and not have to replace the entire thing? It's going to have to be reconfigured/adjusted/setup anyway for the new truck anyway.

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[rockhillmanor]

Yes they make adapters for that. BUT I had draw-tite hitch and I bought a Reese adapter.

They don't play well together.

Reese made sure the holes did not line up with the draw-tite They made it just too long enough not to line up.:R

I was so ticked. I took it to a frame shop and they measured and cut the adapter so the holes would line up.

[270wsmhunter]

Get an adapter. I use one on my truck and have no issues.

[guidry]

That's what the adapter is for, why would you think there's a problem?

[timmac]

I think they sell a adapter that fits inside that 2 1/2 inch hitch to fit 2 inch receiver, I know I have seen one.

[hawkeye-08]

Yes and yes.

Yes, you can get the adapter sleeve (truck usually comes with one).

Yes, you can change the shank to one that is the right size so you don't need an adapter.

[rhagfo]

What you have an issue with a little slop??? :B

Two options, get a correct sized shank, or the 2" to 2.5" adapter.