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I just upgraded my F-150 to an F-250 and I'd like to know if I can safely use a 2 1/2" to 2" receiver adapter or if I need to buy the 2 1/2" shank for my SwayPro. The trailer weighs in right at 9,000 pounds loaded, including water, and is about 1,300 on the tongue (that water hurts here). Obviously, there's quite a price difference but I want to make sure we'll be safe. Thanks!
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Brett & Lisa
From NW Ohio
2020 Imagine 3100RD
2022 F-250 7.3 Lariat -
We see this often at our dealership and the 2" adapter has worked fine. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE HERE!!
Scott M. Barlag, RV Product Specialist, NW Indiana -
On my RAM 3500 the factory hitch adapter from 2.5" to 2" is rated to the same capacity as the hitch so should not be an issue with your Ford adapter but I would look in your owners manual to see if you need to derate for the adapter or not.Originally posted by Riverland View Post
RobRob & Barb
2022 RAM 3500 Big Horn, 6.7 Cummins HO/Aisin
2022 Solitude 378MBSComment
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I've been the same exact scenario you describe. My 2017 Reflection 297RSTS has a tongue weight of about 1,350#. I used the 2" Blue Ox Sway Pro shank with an adapter, but eventually shifted to the 2-1/2" version. Here's why:Originally posted by Riverland View Post
The picture at the bottom of this response shows the rating for my Class V receiver on my Ford F350. It has ratings on the left side for the 2.5" version, and on the right for the 2" version with an adapter. The maximum tongue weight with the 2.5" shank is 1,900 pounds. If I was using the adapter, the max tongue weight was limited to 1,250 pounds which was less than my trailer's tongue weight.
Jim
Jim and Ginnie
2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
GDRV Technical Forum Moderator
GDRV Rally Support CoordinatorComment
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Riverland My GD is a fifth wheel so no help there, but my F350 has the 3" shank. I have moved to all 3" drawbars just for the simplicity. I did not want to be dealing with the spacer and getting everything lined up. I had also heard of people with issues with their pin getting bent over time when using the spacer. I got a 3" weigh safe drawbar that is height adjustable and has both a 2" ball and a 2-5/16" ball. This covers 90% of the trailers I tow. I also have a Haulmark cargo trailer (16,000 pound) with a Reese dual cam weight distribution hitch. If I am not loading it heavy I just use the weigh safe drawbar on it, but if it is being loaded heavy I do have the 2.5" shank and a 2.5-3" adapter.Forum moderators are not GD employees--we are volunteers and owners presumably just like yourself. Unless specifically mentioned otherwise, we have nothing to gain should you choose to purchase a product or engage a service we discuss on this forum.
Neil Citro
2018 Reflection 28BH Pepwave
2019 F350 6.7L Long Bed Crew CabComment
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Thanks all. I'll have to check my sticker if this rain ever quits to see if a spacer would limit me as well. It sounds like we'll probably be fine starting with an adapter and maybe I'll replace the SwayPro shank later.Brett & Lisa
From NW Ohio
2020 Imagine 3100RD
2022 F-250 7.3 LariatComment
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Several of our fleet vehicles have the larger receiver and adapter and my own 3500HD Chevy has the same setup.
Towing typical small items around I don't worry about the reducing spacers - BUT - if I was going to pull something heavy enough that I was going to use an equalizing hitch assembly I'd trade up to a larger shank.
My own reasoning is there is a little bit of clearance between the spacer and truck receiver hitch, then again some clearance between the shank of the ball/pintle adapter - those clearances allow some movement.
Have seen enough videos on YouTube to know eliminating movement which can lead to sway which leads to dramatic videos on the internet needs to be a priority!
ChrisChris
2019 Solitude 3740BH
2019 Chevy 3500HD Duramax SRWComment
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Late reply, but I emailed Reese about their adapter and they stated it was rated for a weight distribution hitch. No issues using it on my F250.2017 Imagine 2650 & 2019 F-250 (Got tired of the F-150)Comment
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