2008 weak Hitch ?

[San Felipe Bob]

Is the "Class IV" factory hitch on my 2008 2500 Mega strong enough for my 13,500 lb Ragen Toy Hauler?



I tried adjusting the weight distrubuting bars to get the front of the truck to drop. Went 2 links tighter on the bars and only got 1/4" of drop.



I had to raise the trucks rear tires off the ground AND use a helper bar to get the chains pulled up on the brackets.



Seems like the reciever might be too weak and not transfering the load?



I did not have this problem with my 1997 with a Reese class IV hitch rated at 14,000 lbs.



any thoughts?



SFB

 

[JCasper]

I think you are over it's rated capacity for sure



Might want to look into a Torklift SuperHitch

 

[EricBu12]

Ratings for a class 4 hitch are usually 10K. . but with enough WD amounts, it would OK I think. . The one thing is the hitch weight. Weigh the truck rear axle unloaded, full of fuel and such, front axle too. . separately.

Then hook the trailer up as tight as you can in normal hook up, then weigh it again. . If you get the rear hitch weight to around 1000#, I think you will be OK. . Try to put some load in the rear to help balance out the trailer a bit... lower amount of water, etc.

If you are still uncomfortable, best to get a class 5 hitch. .

Also I found out the very best WD hitch out there is the Hensley Hitch. No chains to try to lift. . Has screw-Jacks and the best part, most of the hitch unit and bars stay on the trailer while you take off a draw-bar only when you unhook.

Hensley Arrow - Trailer Towing Safety

No affiliate of above product. . just past owner of one and liked it