Hitch Recommendation For 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Towing a Jayco 33RLDS Travel Trailer

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What hitch system do you recommend for a 2011 F250 super duty pulling a Jayco model 33rlds camper. Truck is diesel with 10,000 lb. GVW and camper is 8000 lbs. dry with GVWR of 10,300 lbs. Dry hitch weight is 1060 lbs. Thanks!

asked by: Randy

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There are two sizes of hitches you can install on your 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel. There is a 2-inch receiver hitch and a 2-1/2 inch receiver hitch.

The towing capacity on a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty Diesel will range from 12,500 lbs to 14,000 lbs depending on the model ( Regular Cab, Super Cab, or Crew Cab) of your vehicle. A 2-inch hitch would be sufficient enough for that towing capacity range.

I would recommend the CURT Class V 2 Inch Hitch, part # C15410. This hitch has a maximum gross trailer weight capacity of 17,000 lbs and maximum tongue weight capacity of 2,550 lbs. This hitch would be excellent for towing your 10,300-lb Jayco 33 RLDS Travel Trailer. This hitch will only work on vehicles with a spare tire and wheel that is smaller than 20 inches. I am including a link to the installation instructions on the CURT hitch.

You will also need the Draw-Tite Ball Mount, part # 40331, and a hitch ball like the CURT 2 Inch Hitch Ball, part # A-90, or the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 19286.

I would also recommend to use a weight distribution system like the Reese Strait-Line Weight Distribution with Sway Control, part # RP66130. A weight distribution system will transfer the load sitting on the rear of the vehicle to all of the axles of the vehicle and the trailer. With the weight transferred the vehicle is leveled off and the performance is improved. Weight distribution should be used anytime the trailer weighs more than 50 percent of the vehicles weight. I am including a link to the instructions for the weight distribution system and a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution.

The other items needed would be the Reese Weight Distribution Shank, part # RP54970, and the CURT 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part # 63840.

You will also want to look at using a brake controller to control the trailer brakes by using the braking action of your truck. I would recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller, part # 90885. This is our most popular brake controller. It is a proportional controller which means it will apply power to the trailers brakes in proportion to the braking in your truck. I am including a link to the instructions on the Prodigy P2 brake controller.

expert reply by: Jeff D

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Answer 1

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 2

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 3

Hello Bart, thanks for reaching out. I can definitely point you in the right direction, but I will need a bit more information on your truck before I can recommend the correct tie downs. Can you please answer the following questions for me? 1. What…

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Answer 4

We have run into this quite a few times in the past, and the best option will be replacing the Lance 7-pin connector with a standard 7-way blade connector like the #PK12706. This will give you a standard 7-way connector to plug into the factory 7-way…

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Answer 5

Hi Adam, The Brophy Stake Pocket Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #TDSF don't technically have a weight capacity, though the turnbuckles they need, the Brophy Basic Turnbuckles w/ Hardware for Camper Tie-Downs #TDHP, have a 3,000 lb weight capacity. So…

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Answer 6

Do you have a crew cab or a regular cab? Torklift is really particular with their fits but with that last bit of info I should be able to see what solution would work.

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Answer 7

A junction box/7-way plug kit like Epicord #277-000141 or #HS381-9000 lets you convert the camper to match the 7-way RV blade type connector format. This avoids the extra connection points and potential trouble spots from using separate adapters.…

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Answer 8

Hello John, I have listed the different Torklift tie-downs, along with their weights, for your 2024 Ford F-350 below based on you looking at the #TL87DR. Both are designed to fit the 8' bed with a factory hitch or Torklift SuperHitch Magnum. The…

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Answer 9

I recommend using the Swing Out Extension Brackets for HappiJac Truck Camper Jack Systems item #LC182496 and the HappiJac Fixed Extender Bracket for Dual Wheel Chassis Truck Camper Jacks item #HJ54FR. The fixed extenders are only 5" wide apiece.…

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Answer 10

The support braces in the HappiJac Truck-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs #LC182860 are going to attach to the cross frame to provide support for the anchors which will bolt through the bed wall and into the braces. The rear anchors will bolt through the…

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Answer 11

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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