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AndyW
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Sep 19, 2014

Did you reinforce your frame extensions before towing?

I'm about to pull the trigger on a 2004 Forest River Sunseeker 2900, built on a Ford E450 chassis. My first RV of any type. This unit currently has a class 3 receiver hitch, presumably factory insta...
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Dakzuki
Explorer
Sep 19, 2014
The only question is whether Forest River rates the RV at 500/5000. Some RVs have 500/5000 hitches but the RV is not rated to tow that (due to frame extensions, etc). Don't just go with what's on the hitch assembly.

I'd try and get access to an owner's manual or contact FR.

Be aware of your combined weight rating too.

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