Recommended Trailer Hitch With Extension For 1997 Ford F-250 With Camper And Boat Trailer

Updated 03/23/2017 | Published 03/22/2017

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TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers

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$803.04

B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2"

(221)

$329.00

TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 21" Long

(346)

$675.17

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Front

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$466.48

TorkLift Camper Tie-Downs - Custom Frame Mount - Rear

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$387.71

Question:

1997 Ford F-250 4x4, supercab, 7.3 diesel, 8foot bed, air bags. 915 lance camper 96inch long. Is super hitch the only brand that can accept the custom frame mounted rear camper tie downs? I also need an 18-21inch extension. Trailer weight is 3500-4000lbs and trailer tongue weight is 450-500lbs What other trailer hitch brand combinations are available. I do not want to modify my exhaust or spare tire.

asked by: John S

Expert Reply:

Yes. The TorkLift SuperHitch is the only brand that accepts the custom fram mounted camper tie downs. For your 1997 Ford F-250, the hitch receiver you would need is the TorkLift SuperHitch Original Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - Dual 2" Receivers # TLF1000. You would not need to modify your exhaust or move your spare, you would only need to temporarily move for installation. The only 21 inch extension that will not reduce a hitch capacity by 50% is the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 21" Long # TLE1521. This is because it uses the second receiver tube for support as well as chains.

The TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Rear # TLR3503 along with the TorkLift Custom Frame-Mounted Camper Tie-Downs - Front # TLF2000 would ready your truck to haul a camper.

If you only want a hitch without the camper tie downs, you can use the B&W Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2" # BWHDRH25122 along with the Tow Ready Hitch Extender For 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver 18" # HE18 and will be within your weight rating.