F-250 Trailer Hook Up

[rtinplnc]

The factory trailer hitch on my 2018 F-250 isn't quite like I had on my F-150 and are much 'thicker' which is causing me an issue trying to decide where / how to connect the small safety breakaway trailer cable.

How / where are you F-250 guys connecting yours. I didn't want to connect it to the S hook on the safety chain but the S hook on the breakaway cable isn't large enough to really attach directly to the truck. Just wondering what other F-250 owners are doing.

[Tromanoski]

I just bought a new F150. I know you have a F250 but the S hook on my Ranger trailer fits just fine onto the hitch. If there is a difference in hitch size between your older F250 and new F250, I would definitely prefer that the S hook on the new set up hook to the hitch directly.

[pops slowdog]

Hammerlock shackle or screw pin shackle, available in sizes, on-line, Farm Supply and building supply stores,etc. I have similar issues on my 3500HD. Got mine at autohauler supply. Google chain shackle.

[adchunts]

I used these on my F250:

http://www.reeseprod.com/mobile/prod...cm!KGlWmRUCYJu

[Rayburn Guide]

I just use a cheap carabiner.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hillman-Car...-Strap/3167899

Throw the strap away.

[Casslaw]

Do you really believe that caribiner could take the weight of your rig if your trailer came off the hitch for some reason?

I use the Reese chain link, screwed together rather tight so people won’t take them, and I have found it’s much easier to connect my chains and, just as important, each is rated over 2k pounds so I believe they will hold in the case the trailer somehow comes off the hitch ball.

[TX721]

I pull with a 2011 F250 and just hook them to the receiver hitch itself. There are “wings” on either side with a belong slot that I attach them to. I don’t have safety chains. My trailer have the coiled cables and are under tension and wind come off.

Edit - The small s-hook for the breakaway fits in there too - I just turn it sideways and then straighten it out. put a coil in the breakaway cable and it stays up tight and won't get caught on anything. I'll get a pic posted for you tomorrow.

[Dave in Mpls]

Do you really believe that caribiner could take the weight of your rig if your trailer came off the hitch for some reason?

I use the Reese chain link, screwed together rather tight so people won’t take them, and I have found it’s much easier to connect my chains and, just as important, each is rated over 2k pounds so I believe they will hold in the case the trailer somehow comes off the hitch ball.

The carabiner may be fine for the breakaway cable, which I believe the OP is referring to. Certainly wouldn't want to use on safety chains!

[Casslaw]

The carabiner may be fine for the breakaway cable, which I believe the OP is referring to. Certainly wouldn't want to use on safety chains!

Ok, sorry, I misunderstood. I thought we were talking about the safety chains, although mine are coiled cables.

[4Kboater]

I have a 2018 F250 and use this setup: 3/4" D ring shackles attached to the hitch cut outs, old trailer S hooks attached to a 1/2" chain link, 5/8" clevis chain hook connected to the link and then hook to the D shackles. Everything is rated above 10K lbs.

The extra length also allows my trailer S cables to reach since the newer F250 4x4's require a 6 inch drop hitch stock.

[NJBass12]

I use the same on my F250

I used these on my F250:

http://www.reeseprod.com/mobile/prod...cm!KGlWmRUCYJu

[bcreek]

Stainless steel carabiner.

[slonezp]