Popular Post CaptainCrutch Posted February 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2020 Figured I’d share this video I saw today. Nice little B model murdering a Ford hitch. 3 Quote Who needs a back yard when you could have a Yard?! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Factory hitches are notoriously weak. Buddy has a 1-ton dually...hitch is only rated for 5000#. Same with my 3/4-ton Suburban. My F250 didn't have a bumper hitch, and the one I installed is rated for 10K. Bottom line, that truck on that trailer likely exceeded the rating of that hitch by a lot...even if it were brand spanking new and NOT weakened by rust. He's lucky it failed during loading, and not going down the highway. THAT would've been ugly... 1 Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quickfarms Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The real problem is tongue weight. The class 3, 5,000 lb factory hitches are only rated for 500 lb of tongue weight The class 5 hitch I use is rated for 20,000 lb with 3,000 lb of tongue weight and my 15,000 lb equipment trailer maxes that out. Judging by the duel tires on this trailer it has a higher GVW Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Yea. That truck should not have that load behind it. A 3/4 ton truck is good for 10k on a rear hitch, and roughly 14k on a gooseneck. Glad the hitch failed in the driveway. My cousin loaded up about 17k on one of his trailers, towed by his 2004? GMC 2500, got halfway out of the storage yard and it ripped the hitch off the frame, bent the lower frame flange pretty good. Sometimes you just gotta let stupid be stupid and stand back.... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Clearly a case of bringing a 🔪 knife to a gunfight. Rusty or in new condition. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442335 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 quite a cool catch,,,,,motor doesnt even look like it smokes,,,,bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Just basically WAY TOO MUCH trailer for that sized truck!! More common sense left behind. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrgumby Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 The trailer alone most likely weighs more than the hitch can handle Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA_Dave Posted February 10, 2020 Share Posted February 10, 2020 Danged Old Dodge Goes Everywhere! MOPAR or NO car! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/60907-b-model-breaks-a-hitch/#findComment-442368 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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