Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver For 1999 Ford F-350 W/ Deep Drop Bumper

Question:

1999 Ford F350 with a Roll-A-Long package. Deep cowboy bumper. Factor supplied was a Fulton class 3. it had 7 inches from top of the frame mount to the cross brace. Cross brace was curved to accommodate the spare tire. BandW or Curt. I would like to upgrade to a class 4 or better.

asked by: Martin K

Helpful Expert Reply:

I would be happy to help!

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C15316 you were looking at measures 9" from the top of the mounting flange to the top of the crosstube, so it will stick down 2" lower than the existing hitch on your 1999 Ford F-350.

The B&W # BWHDRH25230 is made for only a standard bumper, and will not clear you deep drop bumper.

I recommend the # C15316 as it will clear your bumper, and also has a Class V rating that you were looking for. This hitch has a tongue weight rating of 2400lbs and a trailer weight rating of 16000lbs. If using a weight distribution hitch the tongue weight stays the same at 2400lbs but the trailer weight rating gets increase to 17000lbs.

You will still need to check the owner's manual of your truck to find its towing capacity, and use the lower rating between the hitch and truck.

I included a link to the written instructions of the # C15316 for you to take a look at.