What is best hitch for 2.5” receiver?

[DDD]

Does your boat weight of 5500# include 92 falllns of fuel?

 

[ShiverMeTimbers]

I got a Bulletproof hitch with the anti rattle on my Ram 3500. Mine is the 22,000lb conventional rated. They have an extreme duty 36,000lb conventional as well.

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I wish I had just purchased this. I went with a 7" drop B&W rated for 14,500 lbs and its fine for my utility trailer and small stuff, but my boat/trailer weighs 15,000 lbs so I wound up purchasing a couple separate ball mounts with various rise levels to get the boat trailer to ride level. If I had just purchased the Bulletproof hitch the first time I wouldn't have to worry about anything and would have spent less overall. Lesson learned.

 

[ginettacar12]

I was between B&W and Bulletproof. Went for the Bulletproof Medium Duty with 6 inch drop which is good up to 14,000lbs, well above the trailer / race car I tow. This has both 2" and 2 5/16 balls. Towed just once with it so far but was solid and without any issue.

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

I've had B&W Tow and Stow hitches for quite some time now, in fact i just grabbed a new 2.5" shank 7" drop for the Tremor. Gen Y, Weigh Safe, Rhino, and Bullet Proof all make great options as well. I am sure there others out there that I didn't mention that should be considered too.

 

[Beardguy]

Not sure "Best" is the correct word. It completely depends on what I am towing, and how far. As long as the weight is under the hitch class, and your trailer pulls flat that is the important part.

 

[Shooter373]

I went with B&W 2.5”/7”… probably more than I will ever need.

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

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I went with B&W 2.5”/7”… probably more than I will ever need.

At the moment, in stock form, I feel like the 7" might be a tad long for this truck, maybe hangs a touch too low, but I am hoping that after I install the Carli 2.5 and 37's it'll be just about perfect for it. Thoughts since you're using the same one?

 

[Shooter373]

At the moment, in stock form, I feel like the 7" might be a tad long for this truck, maybe hangs a touch too low, but I am hoping that after I install the Carli 2.5 and 37's it'll be just about perfect for it. Thoughts since you're using the same one?

I don’t think it’s too long at all. I probably have at least 12” from the end of the hitch to the ground. I would say if you plan on 2.5” of lift and 2” taller tires I think you may even go with the 9” B&W. If you can hold off buying it until you do your mods I would wait. I can take a pic tomorrow with a tape measure and post it if that helps.

 

[Mister Bevilaqua]

I don’t think it’s too long at all. I probably have at least 12” from the end of the hitch to the ground. I would say if you plan on 2.5” of lift and 2” taller tires I think you may even go with the 9” B&W. If you can hold off buying it until you do your mods I would wait. I can take a pic tomorrow with a tape measure and post it if that helps.

I already have the 7" drop for it, I just haven't slapped it in the receiver to see how it looks yet. I threw it in my boat stall so I doubt I get over there soon to try it out. If you get a second to pull tape on yours that would be much appreciated.

 

[MedKiller]

Does your boat weight of 5500# include 92 falllns of fuel?

Sorry for the late answer. Nope 5500lbs plus gas, plus life jackets rope, anchor, and other stuff we leave in the boat.

 

[DwnSth]

Any thoughts on the Bullet Proof Hitches

 

[LTStorm07]

Any thoughts on the Bullet Proof Hitches

Just picked up the 6 inch drop medium duty. Built like a tank, don't throw your back out lift it lol. I spent way to much time measuring hitches before I decided on their 6 inch drop. I tow a wide variety of trailers...