Recommended Heavy Duty Hitch Receiver for a 2005 Ford F-250
Question:
I have a 2005 F250 V8. Was looking for the right trailer hitch and ball setup to tow a bumper pull horse trailer, total weight probably under 10Klbs but looking for a heavy duty setup. Can you advise which hitch and ball to buy? Many thanks!
asked by: Jess
Helpful Expert Reply:
Since you're wanting heavy duty, the best hitch for your 2005 F-250 is going to be the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver item # TLF1002. This hitch has plenty of capacity for your horse trailer with a 10,000 lbs gross towing weight. It has both a 2" and 2-5/16" receiver.
For a ball mount, you will want the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount item # BWTS20049B. This ball mount will fit a 2-1/2" hitch receiver. It has a 18,000 lbs capacity and a 7" drop. It has a 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16" balls. The Tow and Stow is extremely popular with Ford trucks. I have linked a review video below.
Products Referenced in This Question
B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2.5" Hitch - 7" Drop/7.5" Rise - 18K - Black
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Adjustable Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Three Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Silver
- Drop - 7 Inch
- Rise - 7 Inch
- Fits 2-1/2 Inch Hitch
- 18000 lbs GTW
- Class V
- B and W
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class V
- 1700 lbs TW
- 17000 lbs GTW
- 20000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- TorkLift
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