| Re: [GMCnet] trailer hitch [message #197948 is a reply to message #197944] |
Sat, 09 February 2013 12:13   |
sgltrac
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If they hit the bumper hard enough it will move until they get to the hitch with their front bumper beam anyway. The bigger hazard is the spare being rammed through the rear panel. That alone would total most coaches. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Jwit
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
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On Feb 9, 2013, at 9:35 AM, KB <kab7@sonic.net> wrote:
> Ok, now I gotta ask this question...
>
> I plan to install a through the bumper hitch. But all the
> designs I've seen have a plate or such welded to the hitch.
> This replaces the original plate at the center of the bumper halves
> and is bolted to the bumpers.
>
> My concern is, if somebody hits your bumper, the force will
> be transmitted through the hitch directly to the frame.
> Without the hitch, the shock absorbers would help absorb
> the impact, hopefully saving the frame from damage.
>
> Seems like a better design would have the hitch passing through
> the center plate of the bumpers without being welded to it.
>
> Thoughts?
>
> thanks,
> Karen
> 1973 23'
> 1975 26'
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Sully
77 Royale basket case.
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