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 | Chief
Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee 
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2003-05-05 54352
I have a 2002 Ram 2500 Cummins HO. I have found a 6 inch drop hitch to two my trailer with but it still needs about 3 more inches of drop to tow relatively level. What do any of you use that have a similar rig?
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Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3034 Northern AL
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2003-05-05 54355
I have a few different drop height recievers under the back seat of my 3500. The proper height changes depending on the loading and the trailer. I think the standard one I use with the equipment trailer is 8 inch. A few monthes ago I had to switch out for a longer drop as I had near two tons on the back of the truck. I guess the idea would be one of the adjustable drops but have not bought one.
It is a lot easier with the goose neck or fifth wheel.
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee
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2003-05-05 54356
How much weight is the 8" drop hitch rated for? I will pull my tractor and my Sea Ray with it and the Sea Ray is in the 9000 lb. range. I currently have a Schuck Cushion Hitch with a 10,000 lb. rate tow ball. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 178 Maine 
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2003-05-05 54365
I occasionally tow my car trailer with my friends '96 2500 4WD Cummins. I have used a 4" drop and the trailer rides level, same drop as our 2500 Suburban. Must be the way the trailer is made, I sure haven't had the problem.
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Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 3034 Northern AL
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2003-05-05 54369
My 8 inch is a Sheldon which is 7K. That is all my trailer is rated for so? Anything heavier than that I use a the goose. There are a number sold in the Northern Tool. There are a couple of water ski catalogs that have a better selection. I can not remember the names it has been a while since I had one. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee
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2003-05-06 54393
Peters, thanks for the info. on the Sheldon 8" drop hitch. That is exactly what I was looking for. I had not heard of that brand name before. I am kinda undecided about a goose neck hitch. I cringe at cutting a hole in my baby's bed and the new Rhino liner I had sprayed in. A agree, the goose neck is a lot better for the heavy stuff. ....
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Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 5116 Northern Nevada
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2003-05-06 54395
The smallest, lightest 5th wheel hitch is rated at 15,000 pounds towing weight.
That says something as to the basic strength. I can also tell you that after many thousands of miles that there is no safer smoother tow out there than a 5th wheel set-up. ....
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Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4297 Southwest MiddleTennessee
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2003-08-04 60889
Just in case anyone else was interested; here is the hitch I went with. It is rated for 10K and the ball 8K. Works great and is height adjustable.
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Link: Link to Ball Adjustable Ball Mount
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