Come on now, lets see the pics....

 

There are a few pics in post #7 on the first page of this thread. But I need to get some updated ones.

 

Any pics of this / does it install under the factory hitch? Congrats on the new trailer!

TEXASCTD- I just finished looking at the Putnam website and they say the XDR (25211?) won't work with the factory hitch installed. Did you remove yours and if so did you jack up the bed to do it? Thanks.

 

Well, it kind of installs where the OEM hitch is...

 

Thanks on the congrats! I haven't taken any pics yet. I can take some if you want them.

If you look under your truck at the factory OEM receiver.....you will see a single cross tube that bolts to either side of the frame. In the middle they have a receiver tube welded to it. You have to remove that to make room for the Putnam XDR. But the cross tube itself, stays. Yes it is model # 25211. It is a pretty simple process to bolt it up even though the instructions are all but worthless.

The Putnam has several points on the frame where it bolts and also the rear bumper that, imo, helps take stress off of that single cross tube.




Member XLR8R helped me out a bunch by cutting that receiver off of the cross tube with a torch. The welds are not that easy to get to. Afterward I just ground it down smooth and hit it with some black paint.


The OEM receiver may have been fine, but this WW has such a tremendous PIN WEIGHT.........I just felt more comfortable putting on a 16000/1600 hitch for added safety margin and capacity. I haven't pulled it yet since the install...but I will be very soon!

 

Thanks for the info TEXASCTD. It all make sense now. Where did you purchase your hitch from, any good deals out there?

TW = 1,700 LBS DRY,
1,200 LBS LOADED

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...&size=big&cat=

 

http://www.trailerhitches.com/produc...view&key=PT187

I got it from here. Mine was $245.73 shipped to my door. I haven't noticed anywhere that has it cheaper so far.


Here is another thread a while back started by member Joe T. that has some comments about the Putnam XDR. https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...d.php?t=151114

 

i just bought a 25 ft ww. it doesnt seem heavier on the ball than my dump trailer or feed trailer when theyve got 6000 lbs in em.

it is a pretty cool steup though

 

Did you buy a new one? What model is it? Tried it out yet? Do you haul ATVs or what?

 

used. 2002 model. open floorplan type. havent used it yet. we roadrace motorcycles so were still workin on settin it up. maiden voyage will be on jly 7th. 5 hr trip to the race. but it hauled good comin home the 150 mi away where i got it. its really clean inside and everyting works so im diggin it

 

Ask and Ye shall receive!


Here are a few pics from before and during my latest and first REAL trip with the combo. Worked out great!!!






"come on daddy!!! Let's go!!!""

 

Looks great! Nice camping spot too.

 

Thanks.....That was in the Ouachita National Forest/Albert's Pike area of Western Arkansas. Absolutely beautiful! I posted some other pics in the N. Texas Chapter thread here on post 157....https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...12#post1563312