Solution For Attaching Safety Chains to Factory Class V Hitch on 2017 Ford F-250

Updated 05/21/2018 | Published 05/19/2018

Question:

I have a 2017 Ford F-250 XLT diesel. My question is on the new hitch my safety chains cannot connect through the bar now on F250s is there a adapter that will fit that new class 5 hitch by my measurements at the opening will have to be at least 2 inches

asked by: Larry P

Helpful Expert Reply:

We have seen this issue before with the factory Class V hitches on various model trucks, such as what is on your 2017 Ford F-250. What we recommend doing is looping safety cables like the RoadMaster # RM-910648-12 through the safety chain hooks on the hitch and then hooking the safety chains to the loops. These cables feature a weight capacity of 8,000 pounds each.

We have not found a particular hook or adapter large enough to fit the safety chain loops on the factory hitch for your F-250.

expert reply by: Chris R