djhstevens wrote:
We are looking to purchase our first 5th Wheel Camper. We live in Iowa and are able to have a total length of 70'. We have a 19' Lund we will be hauling behind the camper. We have looked at various brands and are being told the warranty will be voided if we add a hitch to the camper. We see a lot of people doing it and are willing to take the risk beings how the warranty is only for 12 months. But we question the durability of the frame of various manufacturers if they aren't willing to stand behind their camper being used to pull a boat. Looking for any advice or personal experiences on brands that have worked for towing a boat. The brands we have been looking at are Chapparal, Cougar and Elkridge. Open to other brands though!!!
Thanks!!
There are a few models that come with a factory-installed hitch that are rated to tow. If you do mod your trailer, wait until the factory warranty is over or they might decline =any= warranty work, frame-related or not. If you do add a hitch, you need to have a sub-frame built to support the hitch. This sub-frame =should= extend to =at least= as far as the rear spring shackles.
Lyle
