[Iceclimber70]

I am new to F250 diesels. Previous trucks were F150 and Expedition. The hitch on my 2020 F250 does not accept my trailer’s safety chains easily. I bought bigger hooks but it made it worse.

How are other owners dealing with the design of the hitch and trailer safety chains?

Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[JustinOOO9]

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Roadmaster/RM-910648-8.html?feed=npn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3d3Zz-ug6QIVNB-tBh2hyQf0EAQYAyABEgKzBvD_BwE

Usually something mike above I normally only need the little quick links. But I have a trailer box that has my extra trailer chain extensions, hooks, etc

 

[The Evil Twin]

I see a lot of folks use these. I did as well until I changed my hooks out. They are 6500 each/ 13k for the pair which was just shy of my GTWR but within actual weight.

 

[Henry5105]

Using a pair of chain quick links to solve the problem. I guess you could try to ream-out the slits a bit to fit your hooks, assuming it leaves enough meat around the opening to still be safe.

 

[Iceclimber70]

I see a lot of folks use these. I did as well until I changed my hooks out. They are 6500 each/ 13k for the pair which was just shy of my GTWR but within actual weight.

I wanted to change my hooks out. 5/16 fits but it’s a PITA. I bought 3/8 hooks but they won’t work. What size hooks did you switch too?

 

[Iceclimber70]

https://www.etrailer.com/Accessories-and-Parts/Roadmaster/RM-910648-8.html?feed=npn&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3d3Zz-ug6QIVNB-tBh2hyQf0EAQYAyABEgKzBvD_BwE

Usually something mike above I normally only need the little quick links. But I have a trailer box that has my extra trailer chain extensions, hooks, etc

Thanks. That’s a good idea. I am hoping to find the right size hooks. I am surprised Ford did this. Seems silly.

 

[The Evil Twin]

I wanted to change my hooks out. 5/16 fits but it’s a PITA. I bought 3/8 hooks but they won’t work. What size hooks did you switch too?

They are 3/8 Curt clevis hooks. My truck is a '15 and my neighbors is a '18 and the hooks fit both. They won't fit if you try to attach them with the latch facing up. The latch has to face down.

 

[SUPDAV]

I am new to F250 diesels. Previous trucks were F150 and Expedition. The hitch on my 2020 F250 does not accept my trailer’s safety chains easily. I bought bigger hooks but it made it worse.

How are other owners dealing with the design of the hitch and trailer safety chains?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Shackles work great. I bought stainless steel ones so no rust

 

[Tinstar]

They are 3/8 Curt clevis hooks. My truck is a '15 and my neighbors is a '18 and the hooks fit both. They won't fit if you try to attach them with the latch facing up. The latch has to face down.
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I've had the same experience. The 3/8" just barely work if you put them in as pictured.