Drop-Hitch / Weight Distributing Hitch Question

As always, you guys did not disappoint. So as I see it, I've got 3 options:

1 - Buy a new 2.5" Equalizer shank with appropriate drop and use the other parts I'm getting from the current owner. Cost for a new shank ~$200.

2 - Buy the BulletProof Drop Hitch & Weight Distribution attachment. Cost ~$490.

3 - Buy the 2.5" Curt WDH Shank with appropriate drop and use the other parts I'm getting from the current owner. Cost for this shank ~$135.

I think I'll get the Equalizer shank since the other components are from Equalizer already and I don't have to worry about any wonky fitting arrangement.

Thanks fellas.
 
JMC said:
As always, you guys did not disappoint. So as I see it, I've got 3 options:

1 - Buy a new 2.5" Equalizer shank with appropriate drop and use the other parts I'm getting from the current owner. Cost for a new shank ~$200.

2 - Buy the BulletProof Drop Hitch & Weight Distribution attachment. Cost ~$490.

3 - Buy the 2.5" Curt WDH Shank with appropriate drop and use the other parts I'm getting from the current owner. Cost for this shank ~$135.

I think I'll get the Equalizer shank since the other components are from Equalizer already and I don't have to worry about any wonky fitting arrangement.

Thanks fellas.
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The equalizer shank is under $150 on Ebay
 
Apparition said:
The equalizer shank is under $150 on Ebay
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or this is even cheaper....
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So did I miss it or did nobody say to use a 2.5" to 2" reducer sleeve which would allow him to use the current 2" shank receiver that is coming with the camper? It is the cheapest method and allows him to see if the current hitch will be adjustable enough for the Tremor truck height.

Now all that said, last week I towed a buddies camper that was a lot like these specs. I had forgotten my reducer sleeves and so I skipped his setup and just towed it off my B&W 5" drop hitch ball at the lowest setting, no weight distribution bars at all. It wasn't bad at all and there was a pretty decent wind. Though that isn't optimal and I would not do that if I was towing cross country or towing regularly, it will work in a pinch, just drive a bit slower than you would normally.
 
PapaRaptor said:
or this is even cheaper....View attachment 19848
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Muddyz said:
So did I miss it or did nobody say to use a 2.5" to 2" reducer sleeve which would allow him to use the current 2" shank receiver that is coming with the camper? It is the cheapest method and allows him to see if the current hitch will be adjustable enough for the Tremor truck height.

Now all that said, last week I towed a buddies camper that was a lot like these specs. I had forgotten my reducer sleeves and so I skipped his setup and just towed it off my B&W 5" drop hitch ball at the lowest setting, no weight distribution bars at all. It wasn't bad at all and there was a pretty decent wind. Though that isn't optimal and I would not do that if I was towing cross country or towing regularly, it will work in a pinch, just drive a bit slower than you would normally.
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No, no, no. You’re absolutely right. Getting a reducer sleeve may be the best option to pick the camper up and just get it home. I can figure out the right drop shank length from there. ?
 
JMC said:
No, no, no. You’re absolutely right. Getting a reducer sleeve may be the best option to pick the camper up and just get it home. I can figure out the right drop shank length from there. ?
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Get the Ford reducer sleeve and save some headaches.
I bought a cheap sleeve without a lip and it took the wife holding a shop light and 3 people praying to line everything up.
 
Marley said:
Get the Ford reducer sleeve and save some headaches.
I bought a cheap sleeve without a lip and it took the wife holding a shop light and 3 people praying to line everything up.
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^^^ This ^^^

I bought a 3” to 2” reducer sleeve without a lip and it is a bit tricky to get all three of them lined up while you are holding the heavy item and trying to finagle it in just right!

The Ford reducer is awesome, but it only works for 2.5” shanks.
 
JMC said:
Hi All,

I'm in need of some help figuring out the right hitch set-up. Here's where I'm at:
- I'm purchasing a travel trailer/camper. It's 28.8' feet long, 801 lb hitch weight, and 6269 lb UVW.
- I have an F250 tremor with the 2.5" receiver.
- The camper comes with a WDH set-up (pictured below). The guy I'm buying the camper/hitch from uses a Chevy Tahoe to pull the camper.

So....ultimately my question is what hitch set-up do I need to make this work with my F250?
- Should I scrap what he has and just start new? I know I need a 2.5" receiver and likely a lower drop...
- If I go new, do I need to buy both a drop hitch (like the B&W) and a separate WDH hitch?
- Or...are there any parts from the below picture that will be usable for me....like the ball/WDH part? Do I just take that off and connect to a drop-hitch?

I'm obviously new at this and know I didn't do the best job of explaining! Oh yeah, the camper is a ways away so I want to show up with the right set-up when I go get it.

Appreciate any advice.
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Here's another option for the WDH application. The Weigh Safe hitches are very innovative and serve a much needed purpose for those of us pulling standard trailers. Their new weight distribution system takes the solution to a whole new level. They even include an app that stores your trailer information so you can use multiple trailers with the hitch without having to recalculate and set up your hitch over and over. See what you think:
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https://www.weigh-safe.com/product/true-tow-weight-distribution-hitch/
 
Muddyz said:
So did I miss it or did nobody say to use a 2.5" to 2" reducer sleeve which would allow him to use the current 2" shank receiver that is coming with the camper? It is the cheapest method and allows him to see if the current hitch will be adjustable enough for the Tremor truck height.

Now all that said, last week I towed a buddies camper that was a lot like these specs. I had forgotten my reducer sleeves and so I skipped his setup and just towed it off my B&W 5" drop hitch ball at the lowest setting, no weight distribution bars at all. It wasn't bad at all and there was a pretty decent wind. Though that isn't optimal and I would not do that if I was towing cross country or towing regularly, it will work in a pinch, just drive a bit slower than you would normally.
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So I took this recommendation and bought a $30 Curt 2.5 to 2” reducer sleeve with the lip. I went to check out the trailer and everything seemed to hookup just fine. Minor change in plans so I’ll have to make one more trip next week to actually pick it up.

Pics to follow!
 
Muddyz said:
So did I miss it or did nobody say to use a 2.5" to 2" reducer sleeve which would allow him to use the current 2" shank receiver that is coming with the camper? It is the cheapest method and allows him to see if the current hitch will be adjustable enough for the Tremor truck height.

Now all that said, last week I towed a buddies camper that was a lot like these specs. I had forgotten my reducer sleeves and so I skipped his setup and just towed it off my B&W 5" drop hitch ball at the lowest setting, no weight distribution bars at all. It wasn't bad at all and there was a pretty decent wind. Though that isn't optimal and I would not do that if I was towing cross country or towing regularly, it will work in a pinch, just drive a bit slower than you would normally.
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I pull this with just the B&W 5” drop hitch. Pulls just fine! Better than my suburban with the WDH/anti sway setup.
 

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DanMan583 said:
You’ll need one of each of these.
A 2.5“ shank hitch with full adjustability, and the WDH adapter. Both links attached below.

www.bulletproofhitches.com

2.5

BulletProof 2.5" shank (Class 5) hitches start from $219 with drop and rise sizes ranging from 4" to 16". Our Medium Duty Hitches start at $219 and are rated to 14,000 LBS. Heavy Duty starts at $319 and are rated to 22,000 LBS. Extreme Duty starts at $369 and are rated to 36,000 LBS. Please...
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www.bulletproofhitches.com

Weight Distribution/Sway Control Adapter for BulletProof Hitches

This solid steel adapter allows you to attach a weight distribution/sway control head to a BulletProof Hitch. After modifying your vehicles suspension and adding larger tires, you may need a hitch with a larger drop. This accessory is compatible with all BulletProof Hitches and MOST weight...
www.bulletproofhitches.com www.bulletproofhitches.com
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I just received my new Bulletproof hitch and WDH adapter yesterday. I have a 10000lb Equalizer that I will be transferring the head to this setup today. I needed a 3” and Equalizer doesn’t have a 3” 10,000 lb
 
My weight distributing hitch has a 2” shank. It fit my old truck. I have not pulled the trailer with the Tremor yet. Tremor has the 3” receiver and it came with the 3 to 2.5 reducer. I’d like to find a 3 to 2 reducer so I don’t have to use two reducers. I’m on the hunt. I’ll post up what I find.
 
Rich Pune said:
If I can get my truck and TT level with just a drop hitch, will weight distribution bars add any additional benefit?
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I am using a weight distribution hitch, but not because I need to redistribute any weight. I travel in areas that get windy as hell and my TT acts like a big sail behind the truck. I am only going off towing with my 150 as this will be the first season with the 350. I am using the WDH for the sway control features. Depending on where you tow, you may or may not need it. Most things that I have read say that if your TT is over 5k pounds, then you would benefit from using a WDH.

If I am doing short tows and weather is good, I will probably just use my weigh safe adjustable drop, but if I am doing longer trips and our trips over the pass to the coast, I will use the WDH.

Erik
 
Rigger said:
My weight distributing hitch has a 2” shank. It fit my old truck. I have not pulled the trailer with the Tremor yet. Tremor has the 3” receiver and it came with the 3 to 2.5 reducer. I’d like to find a 3 to 2 reducer so I don’t have to use two reducers. I’m on the hunt. I’ll post up what I find.
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I didn't want to run two reducers either, but I bought the CURT 3" to 2½" to 2", 2-piece and hooked up my 2" Equalizer shank. I took it for a 30 mile run down the highway yesterday and it worked perfectly fine. I can live with this until I get a 5th wheel trailer in the garage. (y)

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Rigger said:
My weight distributing hitch has a 2” shank. It fit my old truck. I have not pulled the trailer with the Tremor yet. Tremor has the 3” receiver and it came with the 3 to 2.5 reducer. I’d like to find a 3 to 2 reducer so I don’t have to use two reducers. I’m on the hunt. I’ll post up what I find.
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Don't know if you ever found one but I ran across this on Amazon today.

Amazon.com: Moonlight Diesel Hercu-Sleeve Towing Hitch Reducer Sleeve (3"-2"): Automotive

Buy Moonlight Diesel Hercu-Sleeve Towing Hitch Reducer Sleeve (3"-2"): Coupler Parts - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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