Looking For Heavy-Duty Trailer Hitch For 2004 Ford F-350

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F350 weights over 12000 lbs. I need a hitch for towing. Most hitches are 9000 and under. Will these hitches work

asked by: Jeff M

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Hello Jeff, thanks for reaching out. It sounds like you are looking for a rear trailer hitch receiver for your 2004 Ford F-350. If so, we do have options that are rated for up to 20,000 lbs. Take a look at the following:

- Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V - 2-1/2" # C15810

This is rated for 20,000 lbs towing or 2,700 lbs of tongue weight. Just keep in mind if your spare tire is larger than 20" it will no longer be able to be stored in the original location.

I have linked a video that shows an example of installation.

What will you be using the hitch for?

expert reply by: Jesse M

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C15810 Example
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Jeff M.

8/11/2025

No I am looking for one for the front. I will be towing the 2004 f350 dually. And using winch on the front

Jesse M.

8/11/2025

@JeffM Ok so we do have front hitches for your truck like the Curt # 31114. This has a 5,000 lb towing rating. The 9,000 lb line pull rating would only be for recovery/winches. You would not want to use the front hitch to tow the vehicle. If your intention is to tow your F350 behind another vehicle, you would need to install a base plate like part # BX2163 which is designed and intended for flat towing. Then you would need to use the Blue Ox Trion Tow Bar # BX7520P which is 20K rated.

Answer 1

I reached out to my contact at Curt and was able to get a dimension sheet for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Class V #C15810 referenced in your question. I have attached an image of it for your review. This trailer hitch is designed to fit select…

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Answer 2

The width of your frame indicates that your 2012 Ford F-450 is most likely a cab and chassis model which has the frame width a few inches than a standard truck bed. But if you can measure the distance between the mounting holes on the frame of your…

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Answer 3

I have another option for you, but there is not a no drill mounting bracket that has a longer clamp than the #C57202 you purchased. Instead I recommend the Curt Easy Mount Bracket #C58003 which will mount to the receiver tube of the Curt Trailer…

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Answer 4

The difference is that Curt trailer hitch #C15845 is designed to fit cab and chassis style trucks and #C15810 is designed to fit regular pickup truck models. Cab and chassis trucks are the ones you might see on a lot that do not have a bed on them.…

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Answer 5

The diagram I have linked for you shows the recommended minimum clearance distances for trucks towing 5th wheel trailers. The diagram includes vertical clearance at the bed rails as well as lateral clearance at the tailgate and bumper. When adjusting…

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Answer 6

The drop of the Curt Class V #C15810, which is the distance from the top of the hitch crossbar to the underside of the vehicle frame where the hitch mounting flanges attach to the vehicle is 5.63 inches. The distance from the face of the receiver to…

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Answer 7

In order to attach a connector to the Curt Hitch #C15810 you would use a bracket such as the Curt #C57202, and attach your connector's mounting bracket to that. An example of this is shown in the video I've linked which shows the 7- and…

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Answer 8

Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C15810 which is a fit for your 2008 Ford F-350 will allow you to tow your 2000 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite 30SKS without the use of a weight distribution system assuming the figures you provided on the…

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