I was going to buy a Rapid V-5 hitch inset with the reversable 2" / 2 5/16th *****. Cost $300 plus tax , includes both locking bars.
They say this this, although built of an alluminum alloy, is good for 32,000 pound test.
Proably should be able to pull out any fish I catch !!

No seriously, the guy tried to then sell me another exspensive hitch saying he had heard rumors of it cracking at the stress point. I can't find anything bad about it on Google so just putting the question to the membership here if they have heard anything. Sure is anice looking hitch and never rusts.

 

I have one. I think it is rated 10,000 pounds.
Usually the 2 5/16 are used on heavy trailers. If it was me, I'd use the rapid for close in stuff and to keep handy. But use a steel hitch on longer hauls if the load was over 8,000 lbs.

 

I have two of them.. One is a 10" drop... I had to have it with my lifted 05 and now I just have the 6" drop for my 06... I have towed my work trailer that is 30' and just over 10000 without supplies and it works awesome...

I wouldn't hesitate to have one... I love em both...

 

10,000 is the max for the rapid. $300.00 for a rapid hitch seems REALLY high. Shop around. I paid $140.00 I think it was at an ag show.

 

Dude,, You stole that!!! My brother-in law is a dealer and he got my 10" for $225 and the 6" for $209

 

Be careful with the locking pins!!! I've had 2 of the reciever pins locks fall off. I do not use the locking reciever pin anymore.
Darrell

 

I had one of them fall off and luckily noticed it after a short drive but still lost it called rapidhitch and they sent me two new ones...

Shane

 

I know I did! I could pass on it! The wifey gave me some lip about it. Women just don't understand!

 

genos 179.
http://www.genosgarage.com/prodinfo....APIDHITCH-3410

 

Hey Gitpik! Try this place!

http://www.hitchesonline.com/special_mount_main.htm

 

Good info...... He!!! of a lot cheaper.... Dem Dang Brother inlaws....