| Re: [GMCnet] Trailer hitch [message #328171 is a reply to message #328169] |
Fri, 12 January 2018 13:08   |
jimk
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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It looks like it can handle the PULLING . the Toung weight is an issue, but
if your going to pull a car, it should be good for 6,000 lbs.
We have two hitches, and I have towed the 4.000 lbs mini van over 100.000
miles with our light duty unit and when I slam on the brake the Towed brake
comes on strong and it still tolerates the stress as it is all horizontal.
Pulling a trailer is different as you need to deal with toung weight.
I use the Square receiver HD hitch only because the newer Tow Bars require
the square hitch.
Were an Authorize Blue Ox dealer so we get eddicated on these things .
Never Weld on thing as it is not always reliable. All the tow bar and base
plates are bolted on.
On Fri, Jan 12, 2018 at 10:24 AM, Tyler wrote:
> I can't really see how it is connected further forward/frame side from the
> pics...
> Towing a jet ski is one thing, towing a 3000 pound car is another.
>
> One of my coaches has a huge collection of steel welded directly to the
> rear frame, with a ball on a plate extending under the bumper. I asked
> several
> folks to look at it at Bean Station with a consensus there was lots of
> strength. Other coach has the typical through the bumper style that has
> multiple frame connection points.
>
> Another consideration for using what you have, I would not be able to get
> my coach in and out of my driveway with your current receiver hitch...add
> weight to it and it may drag on more occasions.
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