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Brent

02-07-2004 19:32:50




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I know this may not be the right forum, but I'll still give this a try...

Anyone bolted a trailer hitch to a Ford F350? It's a 1986 if that matters.

Where does the hitch bolt on the truck? the bolts holding the bumper? Would I have to drill new holes? (I certainly don't want to!)

Anyone know of a reasonable hitch we can get our hands on? We need to be able to pull a trailer weight of at least 8000#

I'm totally clueless when it comes to this hitch stuff, with the different classes and stuff...even more clueless than with our 830.

The bumper hitch they put on at the factory is pretty much a tinkertoy.

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mike's600

02-08-2004 06:55:42




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 Re: hitch question this time in reply to Brent, 02-07-2004 19:32:50  
Most of your reciever type hitches will bolt up to the factory drilled holes in the frame, you just need to ask for the bolt on type.
This type hitch class (III) is rated 5000/10000 max weight, with a tongue max of 500/1000. You need the load equalizing hitch for the max weight.
You will need to wire for trailer brakes using a brake controller.Check your trialer weight plus the weight of your tractor.
good luck

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John H-WI

02-08-2004 06:21:47




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 Re: hitch question this time in reply to Brent, 02-07-2004 19:32:50  
The class III hitches normally bolt the the frame and there can be different methods for different manufacturers. Some of the trucks hve holes to accept the hitch already. If you are going to do it yourself at least buy the hitch from a place that someone knows what they are talking about and use a good grade of bolt. As the other poster said towing 8000 lbs requires a good hookup. Ask around, maybe the ball isn't the best for this much weight. Provide a good source to hook the safety chains to.

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Time for a professional

02-07-2004 22:52:54




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 Re: hitch question this time in reply to Brent, 02-07-2004 19:32:50  
Brent,

If you are unsure about the hitch placement, and plan on pulling 8000#'s. Don't screw around, take it somewhere and put the burden on someone else.

Goin' 60mph and havin' that big of a trailor fall off..... ..weeelllll



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Brent

02-08-2004 07:17:02




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 Re: Re: hitch question this time in reply to Time for a professional, 02-07-2004 22:52:54  
I was hoping to find a guy with a F350 similar to ours.

I crawled underneath the truck yesterday, and saw where (I assume) the hitch would bolt (the bumper bracket bolts).

I don't know what we will end up doing, but getting a Reese hitch with weight equalizers sounds like the way to go right now, if we do anything. On the other hand, if someone responds to the hauling ad, then this all may go out the window...

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