SAFETY WARNING FOR TOADS
My brother started full timing this year and yesterday while disconnecting the Toad he noticed there was something wrong with the RV side of the tow receptacle. When he got underneath the back of the ...
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Maybe the hitch was an after-market hitch, added on after the original purchase.
Original equipment
For the OP: Did your brother purchase the Motor Home brand new or used? If used, it's possible the previous owner had the hitch installed. And rather than welding, used the bolt-on method.
Bought it used but this hitch is original equipment
If this is the case, it's possible the frame was never intended to support a hitch capable of towing anything.
This Thor Product with the original tow hitch is rated well above the weight of the toad.
My previous trailer (Thor product) had a receiver hitch on the back, clearly labeled with a weight limit and clearly labeled not for towing.
This is not a trailer or with wheel which I would not tow with nor recommend towing with
My current 5er came with a factory installed hitch (welded) and it si clearly labeled with a weight limit and clearly labeled, Not For Towing. So, just wonder if the hitch was an after market?
I would expect Thor Industries to have welded components. I've never seen one that was not.
Me too, but Brother says he found this same problem occurred on a similar Thor product back in 2015. not welded then too... Welding is more expensive until hindsight is applied. LOL
Original equipment
For the OP: Did your brother purchase the Motor Home brand new or used? If used, it's possible the previous owner had the hitch installed. And rather than welding, used the bolt-on method.
Bought it used but this hitch is original equipment
If this is the case, it's possible the frame was never intended to support a hitch capable of towing anything.
This Thor Product with the original tow hitch is rated well above the weight of the toad.
My previous trailer (Thor product) had a receiver hitch on the back, clearly labeled with a weight limit and clearly labeled not for towing.
This is not a trailer or with wheel which I would not tow with nor recommend towing with
My current 5er came with a factory installed hitch (welded) and it si clearly labeled with a weight limit and clearly labeled, Not For Towing. So, just wonder if the hitch was an after market?
I would expect Thor Industries to have welded components. I've never seen one that was not.
Me too, but Brother says he found this same problem occurred on a similar Thor product back in 2015. not welded then too... Welding is more expensive until hindsight is applied. LOL
