Mod for hooking up a utility trailer.
When I trailer alone to Motorcycle events, I have to hook up my Flat Bed Utility Trailer and I just know that sooner or later I will damage to rear cap with the tongue of the trailer. Know, I do use t...
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Thanks for all of the replies.
I've been hooking up and towing trailers for almost 40 years and up to now have never had any problems. Now with me being disabled the getting in and out of the Coach gets old real fast.
I use my RV to go to bike rallies and other places where you need to drop the trailer in a remote place and then got to your site. Sometimes these drop off / storage spots are a little cramped.
The wedge plate looks interesting and I've seen them before. It might be worth looking into.
I'm still going to go ahead with the winch install as I want to have it mounted so I can use it to pull loads up on the trailer deck. To add another receiver lower and forward facing is not that much of a big deal. I figure if it doesn't workout, all that I'm out is the cost of the extra receiver and my time with a welding stick in my hand. Hell, anytime I can play with my welder is a plus.
As for the battery, my plan is to mount a deep cycle battery on the trailer and run a charging line to it for the tow vehicle.
Now before anyone jumps on to the "Certified Welder" band wagon, I've been welding for years and was certified in the past so I'm sure that either my welds will be fine or if I have any doubt, I will have it done by a "Certified" Welder.
Once I'm done and if (a big if) it works the way I believe it will, I will make a short video and post it.
Thanks again for all of the replies.
I've been hooking up and towing trailers for almost 40 years and up to now have never had any problems. Now with me being disabled the getting in and out of the Coach gets old real fast.
I use my RV to go to bike rallies and other places where you need to drop the trailer in a remote place and then got to your site. Sometimes these drop off / storage spots are a little cramped.
The wedge plate looks interesting and I've seen them before. It might be worth looking into.
I'm still going to go ahead with the winch install as I want to have it mounted so I can use it to pull loads up on the trailer deck. To add another receiver lower and forward facing is not that much of a big deal. I figure if it doesn't workout, all that I'm out is the cost of the extra receiver and my time with a welding stick in my hand. Hell, anytime I can play with my welder is a plus.
As for the battery, my plan is to mount a deep cycle battery on the trailer and run a charging line to it for the tow vehicle.
Now before anyone jumps on to the "Certified Welder" band wagon, I've been welding for years and was certified in the past so I'm sure that either my welds will be fine or if I have any doubt, I will have it done by a "Certified" Welder.
Once I'm done and if (a big if) it works the way I believe it will, I will make a short video and post it.
Thanks again for all of the replies.
