Recommended Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch Extension For 2020 Ford F-350

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I am looking for a hitch for my 2020 F350 that will be long enough to leave the tailgate down golf cart in bed and be able to pull my travel trailer. Tongue weight is 1000# camper is 8500#. I have a weight distribution hitch. Do you have anything that will help? New hitch all together? Thanks

asked by: Dean B

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I do have an option for you, but you are correct that you will need to replace your trailer hitch receiver.

For the new trailer hitch receiver you will need the TorkLift SuperHitch Magnum Trailer Hitch Receiver # TLF1008-30 which has a 20000lb max trailer rating and 2500lb max tongue weight rating, but those numbers get bumped to 30000lbs max trailer rating and 3000lb max tongue weight rating when using weight distribution.

Now the reason you need the new hitch is to be able to use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 42" Long # TLE1542 or the 21" long version # TLE1521 based on exactly how much of an extension you need to clear your tailgate.

The # TLE1542 has a max trailer weight of 6000lbs and a max tongue weight of 600lbs but since you are using a weight distribution hitch those rating get bumped up to 12000lb max trailer weight and 1200lb max tongue weight.

In comparison the # TLE1521 has a max trailer weight of 7500lbs and a max tongue weight rating of 750lbs, or 14000lb max trailer weight and 1400lb max tongue weight with a weight distribution system.

You will want to confirm the max tongue weight and trailer weight ratings of your F-350, and use the lower rating between the vehicle and the extension.

I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

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The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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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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Great question, Kevin. The Onboard Scale system on your 2024 Ford F-350 Super Duty works by essentially measuring how low the bed is sitting and it gives an estimated weight based off of that. If you added a suspension enhancement then that would…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Hey Jason, thanks for reaching out! We have a TorkLift tie-down kit for your 2022 Ford F-350 just as long as the electric running boards aren't wheel-to-wheel (I don't believe they are). The kit you referenced is for newer Super Duty pickups,…

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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 10

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 11

Great questions! Reese actually makes the OEM puck system for Ford so if the 2022 F-250 is cheaper by a lot then I recommend going that route and installing the Under-Bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP87FR. The only thing you'll really be missing…

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The Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar #HE94FR is only going to leave a few inches between it and the spare tire, as you can see in the attached picture. Depending on how far forward you have the tire it could potentially interfere with…

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