Bumper hitch advice

pioneer 1 · September 19, 2023

I'm coming from a Ford with a3 inch hitch. The 3500 has a 2 1/2 inch. I'm looking for a 6 inch drop with some sort of cushion inside. It has to be the heaviest possible. I had a weigh safe before. I liked it but it was solid aluminum and had no give to it. Also, 2 5/16 ball mostly but I do use a 2 inch a little. Looking for any advice. Thanks

Dr1ft3r · September 19, 2023

If you need a drop only then this (they only have 8" drop in 2.5" receiver):
https://www.amazon.com/CURT-45955-Rebellion-Adjustable-Receiver/dp/B08QMDDLJ6/ref=sr_1_1?

I needed a rise for my toy hauler so that Curt wouldn't work. I went with this B&W since it can drop or rise, but no cushion (you can get it in various drop lengths):
https://www.amazon.com/Trailer-Hitches-TS20043B-Adjustable-Receiver/dp/B07Z8HS5MQ/ref=sr_1_10?

My toy hauler weighs about 13k# fully loaded and the tongue weight varies between 1,500# and 1,900#.

Edited September 19, 2023 by Dr1ft3r

SoCal Angler · September 19, 2023

Not cushioned, but I went with this for my boat and other trailers. I use an Equal-i-Zer WDH for my travel trailer.

I also have an Anderson alum adjustable hitch, but this Curt is more robust and has better weight ratings.

https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitch-Ball-Mount/CURT/C45902.html?feed=npn&gclid=CjwKCAjwjaWoBhAmEiwAXz8DBT8CJWr2_P7W6xEvzxmPk43E47Bkmv_FYfg2unSywFAO8qJiQ-QUkhoC130QAvD_BwE

kf9yr · September 20, 2023

I have a solid aluminum weigh safe that I keep in the truck, it has the 2.5 inch shank and I use it for towing stuff a few miles.

If I'm towing a longer distance I like to use my shocker hitch. www.shockerhitch.com

I have a heavy duty model with a 2.5 inch shank. There are 8 speed bumps between my house and the nearest main road and it really helps taking the shock out of hitting a sharp edge bump. My trailers are all bumper pull so I haven't tried their gooseneck model.

I think the 20k model is around $700.

Good Luck