What HD and Hitching equipment are we using.

[DevilDodge]

Pick what truck you have and what style hitching equipment.

We didn't have enough poll questions to add what type of trailer, or cab and bed size so post what your pulling too. (Working on another poll)

Thanks for participating

 

[flan]

I tow a 20’ equipment trailer with 7k kubota aboard, also 27’ bumper pull camper with equalizer weight distributing hitch. First tow coming up tomorrow, CT to ME.

 

[Ramit530]

Towing a 20' Enclosed trailer w/ receiver hitch. Pulls effortlessly !!!

 

[Stavo]

Vista Cruiser 23RSS (26') ~4500 loaded (3920 dry/420 tongue). Pulled it on the bumper last weekend only about 20 miles or so all under 45 mph without issue. It rode and handled nicely. Big step up from pulling it with the FJ with 240,000 miles on it. I have a WD hitch but it's riding at the right tongue height w/o the spring bars and the truck looks and feels level but I did not measure.

 

[BillnLA]

Towing a 33' travel trailer with equalizer WDH. Gross weight of trailer is 8804. First real test this week, pulled from Louisiana to Northwest Arkansas. Hills, some up to 7% grade. Won't say effortless on some of those, but none that caused any real concern. RPM's got in the 3300-3500 range a few times to maintain speed using cruise control. 6.4L Hemi with 3.73 gears.

 

[Gondul]

RPM's got in the 3300-3500 range a few times to maintain speed using cruise control. 6.4L Hemi with 3.73 gears.

What speed?
Max torque for the 6.4 is 4K rpm...

 

[BillnLA]

What speed?
Max torque for the 6.4 is 4K rpm...

Cruise set on 60 most of the time. Turned off the cruise control on some of the state highways with a lot of steep and twisty sections that I would have slowed down for anyway. Tow/haul did its job by downshifting on the descents to help hold speed. Didn't have to use the brakes a lot. It's not a diesel, but satisfied with the way it tows. Fuel economy not too bad considering the terrain, about 8.9 mpg on the computer over the 570 or so miles.

 

[evanyj350]

Bumper pull with adjustable Weigh Safe hitch. Pulling ski boat, pontoon boat, 7000 lb car hauler trailer, and a 10,000 lb 7x12 dump trailer. Not hitting max weight too often, but too much for a 1500 most of the time. Loving my 2500 with air suspension. Towing something several times a week.

 

[woody284]

We have a 24 ft pontoon boat w/ 115 four stroke that is pulled the most this time of year. Then a 20 ft equipment trailer and 25 horse Kioti tractor and a 38 ft 5ver. I’m only hauling the 5ver twice a year for about a 30 mile trip one way. It’s permanent at the camp ground till November when I bring it home.

 

[Jim Severence]

Tow a keystone Cougar 28SGS X-LITE 5TH Wheeler, 31’, GVW 10000, Reese hitch and slider.

 

[Jim Severence]

Just did some maintenance on the 5th wheel hardware, getting ready for my next camping trip. Here is a few pictures of the hardware.

 

[ramazing916]

Just did some maintenance on the 5th wheel hardware, getting ready for my next camping trip. Here is a few pictures of the hardware.View attachment 1095View attachment 1096View attachment 1097

Hows that hitch?
Also, is there a function behind the bungees where they are?
Nice rig.

 

[Jim Severence]

Hows that hitch?
Also, is there a function behind the bungees where they are?
Nice rig.

No function other than used to tie down a few milk crates to hold some loose items.

 

[Jim Severence]

Hows that hitch?
Also, is there a function behind the bungees where they are?
Nice rig.

The hitch has been great, its my third season with it. Used on my previous RAM 2500, only addition is the frame to anchor it the puck system

 

[Jeffmc306]

Towing a 7,000 lbs. Airstream travel trailer with Ram 2500 6.4, 3.73 and Blue Ox SwayPro hitch with 1500 lbs. bars on the 9th link from open end. Averaged 10 MPG over 2500 miles with cruise set to 65 MPH for first half, 75 MPH on posted Interstates on the way home.

Mileage includes climbing Rocky Mountain passes in Colorado. Side note: On flat ground, turned off Tow-Haul and the trans would shift into 8th gear, RPMs dropped to 1600 (65MPH) and mileage climbed to 13. The ECO light even turned on occasionally. I'm very satisfied with the setup and VERY HAPPY that we upgraded from a 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 before the trip.

 

[Albert193500]

Demco autoslide 21k a couple of pictures were from when it was in our 2017 3500.

 

[Djeazie]

Towing a 7,000 lbs. Airstream travel trailer with Ram 2500 6.4, 3.73 and Blue Ox SwayPro hitch with 1500 lbs. bars on the 9th link from open end. Averaged 10 MPG over 2500 miles with cruise set to 65 MPH for first half, 75 MPH on posted Interstates on the way home.

Mileage includes climbing Rocky Mountain passes in Colorado. Side note: On flat ground, turned off Tow-Haul and the trans would shift into 8th gear, RPMs dropped to 1600 (65MPH) and mileage climbed to 13. The ECO light even turned on occasionally. I'm very satisfied with the setup and VERY HAPPY that we upgraded from a 2019 Ram 1500 5.7 before the trip.

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What hitch shank did you buy? I have a blue ox hitch and went from a 1500 to a 2500 and need more drop. Do you have a link to the one you use?

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[Jeffmc306]

Sure, happy to share it with you. I ordered a Curt from eTrailer because it came in a 2.5” shank and a enough drop. I wasn’t exactly sure how much I needed and didn’t see a similar one from BlueOx. Hope that helps!.

 

[Djeazie]

Thank you so much! Been hunting for one but wasn't sure what would work with the Blue Ox hitch head.

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[Gondul]

Fastway Solid Steel mount.
2.5" Shank, 10" drop
2,000 lbs tongue weight
20,000 max trailer weight
FLASH™ Solid Steel HD Ball Mount