What Is Straight Line Pull Rating On Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch On 2015 Ford F-150

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The overview for the Curt front hitch says 5000 pound line capacity but when you click into more info it says 9000 pound line capacity and 5000 trailer capacity. What is the correct line pull capacity - 5000 pounds or 9000 pounds? Thanks 2015 F150 super crew ecoboost with 6inch lift kit BDS

asked by: Mark F

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The capacities listed are specified for the way you use the trailer hitch, part # C31083.

If you are using the hitch for a trailer the capacity is 5,000-lbs due to the stress vertically as well as the stress of pulling a trailer.

The 9000-lb straight line pull rating is listed for winch use with the trailer hitch. In the instructions on page 4 the maximum line pull rating is achieved by using a winch with the winch lines at a certain angle. I have attached the diagrams included with the trailer hitch that explains the straight line pull you can check out.

expert reply by: Jeffrey L

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Answer 1

If you wanted to use a 4-way as a 12 volt jumper wire it would be possible, but you should note that due to the small gauge of the wires used in 4-ways you really won't have much amperage to work with...especially for a winch which will draw a…

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I wouldn't recommend using a jumper box for long term use as you may over heat it but there are quite a few people who have used them with winches like the Dutton Lainson StrongArm #TW4015 and it worked well.

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Answer 3

The Curt Front Hitch #C31083 for your 2020 Ford F-150 actually won't affect the truck's ground clearance at all. This is because the hitch is designed so that the 2" receiver protrudes through the middle of the lower air dam, instead of…

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Answer 4

In regards to installing the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C31083 on a 2016 Ford F-150, I have attached for you below a super detailed photo that explains the fishwire technique. I don't have an install video on this truck but the…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 7

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

Yes we do! The Curt Front Mount Hitch #C73ZV will be the correct hitch for your 2024 Ram 3500 Diesel Mega Cab. I just double checked with my contact at Curt and they confirmed that it will indeed fit the Diesel Mega Cab models. It will be a no drill…

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