Still trying to connect Toad
Receiver on coach is @ 26", Connector pins on Toad @ 16". Am being told I need an 8" drop down receiver. Is it safe to use? Seems like a lot of pressure is going to be on those welds, especially in ...
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When using a drop that large, it is something that you want to inspect regularly as you travel. The welds will hold just fine, and as mentioned, are designed for the loads that they are exposed to from your toad.
They are however NOT designed to be dragged on the ground/concrete and those "reverse" loads can weaken or break the welds if your drop hitch catches on a driveway or dip in the road while you travel. The problem is that this is way behind you and you may never hear or feel this happening so as long as you inspect your complete hitch assembly at every stop, you should be fine. If you even suspect that you may have dragged your hitch, stop then and check for damage.
They are however NOT designed to be dragged on the ground/concrete and those "reverse" loads can weaken or break the welds if your drop hitch catches on a driveway or dip in the road while you travel. The problem is that this is way behind you and you may never hear or feel this happening so as long as you inspect your complete hitch assembly at every stop, you should be fine. If you even suspect that you may have dragged your hitch, stop then and check for damage.
